Gadgets is the creation of renowned funny man and physical theatre performer Joel Salom, ably assisted by his arse-sniffing alter-ego, Erik the Dog.
Joel Salom's Gadgets / Artistic director biography
Joel Salom is an experienced, diverse and charismatic performer who is simultaneously a comic, rapper, juggler, gadget man and MC. Salom’s technological flair has enabled him to invent Erik, a remote controlled canine friend and now, for Gadgets, the JAMIDI system - a juggling activated musical instrument with a digital interface, triggering samples of beats, bass lines, voice and laser animations.
Company information / http://www.joelsalom.com
Joel Salom works collaboratively with Jim Dunlop and Marko Simec. Jim Dunlop has toured the world with Circus Oz for the last four years, showcasing his talent for blending character, comedy and music. Marko Simec is a multi-instrumentalist composer and performer with 16 years industry experience. He is currently a member of the notorious gypsy punk jazz band Waiting for Guinness. In 2008, the company embarks on a four month, nationwide tour to 27 venues across Australia.
