About The Garden Party
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The Garden Party is a whimsical, costumed ensemble by a Melbourne’s renowned physical theatre company. This act features three magnificently dressed characters who embody living gardens: Rose Garden, the elegant society hostess; Lord Garden, a gentleman draped in topiary, fountains and pathways; and Maid Compost, the wild, untamed dame who embraces nature in its messy beauty. Together they move through public spaces, surprise sidewalks, festival grounds or event venues, bringing a stylised world where nature meets etiquette, organic chaos meets cultivated beauty.
Style, Performance & Highlights
- Visual Spectacle & Costume Design: Each character’s costume is rich with garden textures — trellises, bouquets, vines, butterflies, garden walls, compost, tools — all crafted to delight and surprise.
- Roving & Interactive Format: The Garden Party functions as moving theatre. They rove in character, interacting through graceful dance vignettes, amusing scenes, and invitations for audience play (e.g. garden-themed party games). Their performance style merges theatrical movement, improvisation, and visual artistry.
- Public & Festival Engagements: This act has featured in major events including the Melbourne Flower & Garden Show, Goyang Lake Park Festival (South Korea), and Victoria University Technology Centenary Program Launch. Their work is well suited to outdoor garden shows, festival promenades, street theatre, and any place with foot traffic and curious onlookers.
Why The Garden Party is Perfect for Your Event
- It transforms ordinary pathways and venues into enchantment — guests and passersby get drawn into something unexpected and delightful.
- Its non-verbal, visually driven format works well in mixed-audience settings including families, festivals, corporate occasions, public spaces.
- Elegant costumes, humour, and theatricality make for great photo moments, social media content, and memorable guest engagement.
- Flexibility in performance style means they can rove, pause for short scene breaks, or act as a living installation depending on your space and audience size.
Why The Garden Party is so famous
The Garden Party has been a well-known roving entertainment act for many years, as a key offering from the renowned physical theatre ensemble, Born in a Taxi. Its fame comes from its unique and interactive approach to performance. This innovative style of physical comedy and character-driven performance, combined with Born in a Taxi’s international reputation for creating spectacular and participatory events, has made The Garden Party a popular highlight at festivals and events for audiences of all ages.
The Garden Party is just one part of the team’s entertaining roving acts. Born in a Taxi has other shows that are also available to be booked, including the eye-catching Zebras, the surreal Boat of Faith, and the luminous Illuminated Angels. They also offer performances like The Fops, the hilarious Bandicoots, the ornamental Illuminati, and the tranquil Sleep Keepers, among others. These acts can be booked for a variety of events.
How to Book The Garden Party through Vogue Entertainment
To bring The Garden Party to your event contact us or call 1300 296 133. Start by letting us know the nature of your venue (indoors/outdoors), expected foot traffic, and your preferred duration for roaming or stationed performances. We’ll propose the best configuration—whether as part of a festival promenade, street theatre feature, activation, or entrance spectacle. We will also coordinate logistics such as costume setup, paths of movement, time windows for performance, and any technical needs (sound cues, staging for scenes). Early booking is recommended—The Garden Party’s appearance is highly sought after at garden shows and events, so securing the date ahead ensures availability and allows time for custom artistic direction.
