The Artists

FRANS VOGELS

 

Frans Vogels is a renowned multi-discipline theatre maker and performer from Holland. His background is in Mime and Pantomime and he has studied with many masters including  Marcel Marceau and Halina Witek. Frans also studied theatre design at the Academia of Art in Holland.

 

Frans’ has struggled with dyslexia all his life. When Fran’s saw his first mime he was astounded; although the performer said nothing, he said 'everything'. Mime gave Frans a new language.

 

After 19 years of founding and directing a multi-theatre company and being instrumental in establishing the concept of corporate theatre in Holland, Frans decided that it was time for a new challenge so he moved to Australia to start More Than Mime.

 

The power of theatre as a marketing tool is not yet well recognized in Australia but this is set to change as More Than Mime starts to create exclusive acts for the Australian market place.

 

 

CHAE LINDEMAN

 

Chae is a circus performer and trainer with over 15 years of experience in corporate entertainment. Over that time she has created and performed acts for countless clients and events including QLD Premier's Department, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Under the Radar Festival, The G20 Cultural Program, Bleach Festival, Brisbane City Council, Harvest Festival... she has even performed for the King and Queen of Belgium!

 

Chae also has a long history in community arts. She held the position of Workshop Program Manager and Head Trainer for Vulcana Women’s Circus for 10 years and was Acting Artistic Director in 2010-2011. Chae was also a member of the management committee of ACAPTA (Australian Circus & Physical Theatre Association) 2011-2012.  Chae has many years of experience working with children, youth and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds and has facilitated circus projects in schools throughout Brisbane and regional Queensland. 

 

Chae is the founder and Creative Producer of The Bubble Effect.