SpeedMouse

SpeedMouse is a performance stage show, by The Umbilical Brothers.[1][2] It was officially released in November 2004.[3] The planned run by Dodger Stages was cancelled. One of the representatives remarked: "The show ended up not being able to proceed there. We’re looking for another space."[4]

SpeedMouse
Created byDavid Collins
Shane Dundas
StarringDavid Collins
Shane Dundas
Country of originAustralia
Production
Running time90 minutes
Release
Original releaseNovember 2004 (2004-11)

The duo brought back the stage show in February 2016, in celebration of their twenty five years performing as The Umbilical Brothers in front of an audience, since February 1991.[5][6]

Plot

Taking advantage of the "latest advances" in performance technology, the boys have upgraded their acting to digital.

Using this technology, they are able to immediately jump to any routine, or fast forward through the boring bits. Unfortunately, the remote control has gone missing. Tensions arise, when their newly hired roadie clashes with David — he points out that there is no need for any roadie, as there are no props or scenery to move.

The situation gets worse, however, when their show controller, Tina, starts playing mind games with Shane.[7]

Cast
  • David Collins as Himself
  • Shane Dundas as Himself
  • Roadie, performed by Tina
  • Tina, performed by Roadie
  • Mr Fluffy as Himself (cameo)
  • The Koala as Himself (cameo)

References
  1. Editors, Time Out (7 July 2009). "The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse". Time Out New York. Retrieved 21 May 2013.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  2. Horn, Miriam (20 November 2006). "One Performer With 2 Heads And 4 Hands". NY Times. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  3. "Mime and sound effects all part of Umbilical Brothers' 'Speedmouse' show". centralwesterndaily.com. 12 February 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  4. "The Umbilical Brothers' Speedmouse Cancels Run at Dodger Stages". madle.org. 4 November 2004. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  5. "Why The Umbilical Brothers Are Bringing Back 'Speedmouse'". themusic.com.au. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  6. "The Umbilical Brothers talk parking fines and cracking jokes for the Queen ahead of Launceston Speedmouse show". examiner.com.au. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  7. Denton, Martin (12 November 2006). "Speedmouse – The Worst Of The Umbilical Brothers". NY Theatre. Retrieved 21 May 2013.


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