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Stretch Mk1 is a small contemporary theatre company operating out of Sydney Australia.
The company has performed in over 40 countries around the world for Arts Festivals, Childrens Festivals, Government Promotions, Cultural Exchanges and for hundreds of Corporate Events...
There is a large repertoire revolving around one body of work which has been continually developing. In essence, a large scale installation of InterActive Sky Sculpture combined with performance pieces based on the central theme of Life Cycles. It uses sculptural form, dance, drama, pantomime, puppetry, mime, mask, music, a hint of chaos and the glint of madness.
Founded in 1983 by Richard and Benni Seidel, Stretch Mk1 was a father and son project aimed at really getting to know each other through a commitment to a shared interest. The basic aim was to have a contemporary, image based theatre company that was accessible to people regardless of age, race, language or religious beliefs.
Their style of visual theatre has overcome all barriers of communication in many countries around the world, captivating audiences of all ages without an intelligible word being spoken. Individual pieces in the repertoire are part of a larger landscape.
Everything integrates in every way, a costume is a set piece, which in turn can be a puppet. Humour becomes drama, dance becomes sculpture.
They were amongst the Artistic Delegation for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Bid in Monaco, were featured in the Paralympic Opening Ceremony and have represented Australia on many occasions.
They were voted best Australian Street Theatre for three consecutive years, have performed in Theatres, Embassies, the Streets, with Symphony Orchestras and for many International Corporations.
Richard left the company in 1995 to pursue his own interests, the same basic philosophy has prevailed and the company owes much to his original input.
Postal Address : 82A Henderson Road Alexandria NSW Australia 2015
Phone: 61 2 9319 6909
Mobile: 0419 737 713
Stretch Mk1 is not a funded or sponsored company. As such we depend on the good will and support of the public, our friends and associates.
Everyone has had an input and an effect.
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