Aspinauts Players Present...
Footsteps of a Nobody
Written and produced by Donna Williams and performed by Donna and The Aspinauts.
Footsteps of a Nobody is a powerful musical production from the author of the international best seller, Nobody Nowhere; Autiobiography of an Autistic Girl. The show, traces her transformation from a seemingly deaf, psychotic, 'feral' child to citizen of the world. Through Shakespearian meter and rhythmic prose, striking characterisations, and vibrant song and musicianship, Footsteps of a Nobody explores the magic of childhood and escapism against a backdrop of homelessness, abuse and disability and will ultimately escort you to the heights and depths of our shared humanity.
The show has been performed in secondary schools, libraries, and theatres. It is suitable for teens and adults and question time is available after the show.
Baloomba-wop
Written and produced by Donna Williams and performed by Donna and The Aspinauts.
Once upon tough time, there were Grumpy Gallumphies who didn't like strangeness it made them quite grumpy. Then a magical train arrived from a dream and those who could dare, they had dared to get in. It was off to Baloomba-wop where they had purple rain, and a shop that even sold new replacement brains!
They would meet Charlie Warmton whose best friend was a blanket, and the Brookenstein Fox who lives up on a shelf, and Bluster-McFluster with his technical gadgets and the Gimmety-Gimme with everything for herself. They'd meet Booger-looger who picks his nose now and then and the Whirly-twirl-girl who never stops for a friend. And not to mention the Gadoodleborger who runs a magical shop which just happens to be where the train is to stop.
But there's a spy in Baloomba-wop, a Grumpy Gallumphy, the notorious Dame Grumpty-Doobee-the-Fourth. And she doesn't like strangeness at all so she wants to make everyone so very 'normal' of course. She is looking to change Baloomba-wop for forever. She's determined to make all these weirdoes quite plain. Will she be stopped before everything's 'normal', I wonder. Or succeed making all be exactly the same?
Baloomba-wop is an interactive, off the wall, musical adventure for kids and kids at heart. It should appeal to fans of Dr Seuss, Lewis Carroll, Roald Dahl. The land of Baloomba-wop is magically brought to life through the complete dag-dom of The Aspinauts and the gestural signing and characterisations of their storyteller-lead singer, Donna Williams.
It runs for an hour and audience members are invited to actively participate throughout. This diversity-friendly show is suitable for kindergartens, primary schools, holiday programs, theatres, festivals and children's parties. All performers have Working With Children cards.
Details of upcoming performances are on the Events page.
How can I hire Donna and The Aspinauts?
In addition to our theatre shows, Footsteps of A Nobody and Baloombawop, we also do reviews and band 'gigs'. We can create a set or show to suit your audience or event.
You can contact us to perform at your venue or function. Alternatively, we can explore with you how you can avoid all those additional costs and arrange for us to perform for your event via video link up.
RATES
5 piece band (drums, lead, bass, keys, vocals) - $550
(or $20 per person if 30 people, $10 per person if 60 people).
4 piece band (drums, lead, bass, vocals) - $450
(or $15 per person if 30 people, $7.50 per person if 60 people).3 piece band (drums, keys, vocals) - $350
(or $10 per person if 30 people, $5 per person if 60 people).Duo (keys, vocals) - $250
(or $8.50 per person if 30 people, $4.50 per person if 60 people).
REVIEWS:
As the guys in the Aspinauts band changed gear quicker than a red Ferrari, front-woman Donna kept apace brilliantly with her phonetically charged lyrics and mesmerizing hands shaping the melody like an artist at the easel. I watched, captivated like the crowd around me. Each song blurred deliciously into the next with Donna's spoken word etching out the poetry of human condition, always so very eloquent and astutely connected to the song the band was about to launch into.
I've seen this band a few times now and I thoroughly recommend an audience with a Donna and the Aspinauts event if you are ever given the chance. I say event because they are so much more than just a band playing music, each of your five senses will be buzzing before the end of the first song, and by the end of the show, you'll be definitely Aspi-fied."
- Heidi Everett
One minute I wanted to dance in the aisles, next I was dumbfounded by Donna’s ability to express. The Aspinauts stage presence is one no other band can contend with. I was taken on a wacky roller coaster ride that spat me out at the end feeling empowered and inspired. This band explores world issues, personal conquests and how difficult it is circumnavigating the social world. A must see band for all!
- Adele Kristens
What a funny bunch. The lady is a true entertainer. She told amusing tales of life on the edge of society and made me envious I didn’t join her there. Real life? Social norms and expectations? Pah! Look what fun I’m having! She began each song with a poem quickly captured by interesting and mischievous music. It cannot be genre-defined. I sincerely hope the lady is available for children’s parties.
- Jo Robinson
ENQUIRIES: bookings(at)donnawilliams.net