The Queer Woodchop | Pony Express
Sharpen your conceptual art axeheads, snag a showbag, and barrack on local art stars as they gamely attempt their own Woodchop. The Queer Woodchop places Agricultural shows, performance art, pink capitalism, and the ‘original extreme sport’ on the chopping block.
In Pony Express’ subverted/perverted arena, artists hack away at lumbered binaries in a sly yet sincere inquiry into an Aussie sporting spectacle. Queering C’mon Aussie C’mon values, this immersive contest finds a third space between the Lumberjaxs and Lumberjills. Free, open to the public.
Performance times
Wed 22 Oct, 7-8pm
Sat 25 Oct, 1-2.30pm (Auslan interpreted)
Sun 6-7.30pm
Content warnings
All ages but parental discretion advised. Contains strong language, adult themes, loud sounds, haze effects, innuendo, and written derogatory words presented with irony and satire.
Creative team
Showrunners & Co-creators, Pony Express (Loren Kronemyer & Ian Sinclair)
Conceptual Choppers, Solomon Frank, EJ Son & Cheryn Frost
Commentators & Pony Express PR girlies, Rose KB & Ruby Teys
Referee, imbi
Showground Scenography, Rachael Guinness
Axe Head of Set & Uniform, Chris Davis
Metatechnician, Hosting (Donovan Miller)
Showground Manager, Estelle Gomersall