Artist Profiles
Hardey McMurrick
Co-Director and Performer
My interest in the creative physical arts began with break dancing at the age of 12 learning to do the worm and other highly impressive moves. When I left school I played in various bands; in one of the bands we began to dress up and do crazy antics onstage. Through this I discovered a passion for theatre and with the help of some street performing pals I learnt to juggle and hit the streets to become a street performer.
One thing led to another, the world of theatre and movement opened up to me and I took part in various small and large performance projects around Australia and sought training in different modalities with wonderful, inspiring and notable teachers. This broad background now feeds and informs my creative process giving me a pool of resources to draw upon for my work with Flying Heart.
Curriculum Vitae [pdf]
Rebecca Bradley
Co-Director and Performer
As a child I often imagined my future as a Prima Ballerina. However this dream was thwarted when I failed my grade two ballet exam for impersonating a dinosaur in the improvisational dance section. Having two oversized left feet didn't help either. Quickly I realised my calling in this life was to entertain, not through poise and grace but rather through clumsiness and a propensity to accidents.
After completing a degree in Theatre and Philosophy (clearly unmotivated by a desire for stable employment…), I began my international travels and training. I tried a myriad of disciplines and techniques, starting with Shakespeare in Ye old London Town, and finishing in Spain, training in El Clown. It was there I learned I had a physical aptitude for causing laughter...ahem.
Now back in my hometown, I continue with a clown's work- that of embracing my follies, relishing in my stupidity, and bringing joy to as many people as possible. (By the way, my clown is a great ballerina and looks superb in her hot pink tutu...)
Curriculum Vitae [pdf]