Interview by Coco Le Sex Bomb
Come with us now on a journey through a whimsical world of comedy as actor and photographer Dave Brown unveils over twenty years of iconic memories from the global phenomenon that is The Mighty Boosh when he brings Behind the Boosh to Australia this August.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the pilot that started it all Brown brings a truckload of never-before-seen photos documenting the entire wild ride.
HEAVY had the pleasure of chatting with the enigmatic Brown about the exclusive event to get a glimpse into all of the weird and wonderful things that happen when you document, “file” and compile over 20 years of friendship, laughter and goofing around. We contemplate the love and life of The Mighty Boosh all these years later and reflect on the inception of characters like Bollo The Gorilla, Black Frost, Australian zookeeper Joey Moose and Naan Bread.
Brown is one of those people that you instantly feel like you have known for a lifetime and in a way, to the fans like you and I, he is. He will be speaking at both Melbourne and Sydney shows for the lucky ones that take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Behind The Boosh showcases Brown’s extensive photographic archive, carefully curated to present a collection of his personal favourites. These captivating images span over 20 years, capturing poignant moments from early live gigs, behind-the-scenes glimpses during TV show filming, and the electric energy of their global tours. Through Brown’s lens, viewers gain an intimate insight into the lives and characters of The Mighty Boosh creative collective, providing a visual narrative unlike any other.
“The love The Mighty Boosh still has to this day is comparable to legendary acts such as Monty Python and continues to draw in people of all ages. It was such a bonus to have a great photographer who was part of the show, Dave never missed anything! “I almost find it difficult to look at them because it takes me back immediately to that time, and because Dave was always taking photos, the snaps are genuine; they’re not posed,” said creator Noel Fielding.
Listen to the full interview to get a rare insight into the mechanisms and brains trust of one of the world’s funniest and most creative comic talents.
SYDNEY
450 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Event details here
August 2: PR and media preview opening night from 6:30pm for the public.
August 3 – 6: Open to the public
Saturday 5th August: Artist Talk with Dave Brown
MELBOURNE
North Gallery Level 1/55-57 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Event details here
August 16: PR and media preview / opening night from 6:30pm for public
August 17 – 20: Open to the public
Saturday 19th August: Artist Talk with Dave Brown
All details available at Behind the Gallery.
