Ghost Jam

A new kids show, Ghost Jam is playing for the September school holidays, providing young families with a great excuse to take their kids on a fun day out.

Delivering a comedic take on classic Japanese ghost stories, comedian Sean Murphy and instrumentalist Sophie Unsen interact and challenge the audience, while playing an array of traditional Japanese percussions to build a compelling atmosphere for kids and adults to enjoy.

“It’s all about challenging and interacting with the kids,” comedian Sean Murphy said, “it’s always a lot of fun and a lot of improvisation but based on some really solid classic stories and beautiful instruments all of which are fresh to both adults and kids in Sydney.”

This show isn’t merely for the entertainment of the audience, but rather it is a strong learning experience, exposing them to new and unique stories and sounds that they most likely haven’t heard before.

“One thing that people love in these new stories is that they’ve never heard it before, it isn’t Dracula, it isn’t zombies, it’s from a whole new storytelling tradition, so that’s one thing that is definitely new to people,” Murphy said.

Unlike any other shows, Ghost Jam are offering a relaxed show today at 12:30pm for adults or kids to attend, where they are free to be themselves and act however they want.

“We’re for the first time doing a relaxed performance… parents and kids can come and feel absolutely no judgement if they want to make a sound, react, get up or sit down. We keep the back doors open so you can come and go as you please and it’s really set up for all sorts of people, particularly to offer access to kids with sensory or learning challenges…” Murphy concluded.

Sep 27–29. Giant Dwarf, 199 Cleveland St Redfern. $16-$17.50. Tickets & info: www.giantdwarf.com.au

By Jade Morellini