WHAT started as a drunken party prank is now the day job of Greg Chivers, half of duo Puppetry of the Penis, who are appearing at Windsor RSL on October 25.
The Gazette has three double passes to give away to the show by the self-professed ‘‘silly billies with our willies’’, who have taken their wedding tackle acrobatics around the world, even performing for people like Elton John, Bono and John Travolta. The Gazette talked to Greg, who said he’s been with the show for six years now.
How do you get around the nudity laws?
Because it’s served up as art we get away with it!
What does your mum think?
Well mum and dad are doing a bit of caravanning around at the moment and they tell people what I do. They’re riding on my cocktails!
Does all the stretching and pulling cause any damage?
Well, I think there’s a little bit more hang factor in the testicles - a couple of mill I reckon. There are some tricks where you have to give the old scrotum a big yank, like the Windsurfer which has a scrotum sail.
Does it hurt?
... Not really. There was one we used to do called the Bullfrog where you squeeze a teste through your thumb and forefinger. We don’t do that any more.
Do you need certain dimensions to perform the tricks?
Look it’s all in the presentation, whether it’s a cheeseburger or a Big Mac. It’s more about quality than quantity.
Have you ever had any funny reactions from the crowd?
In Wales we asked for a lady to volunteer and one came running down in a dress — but with a manly voice. We still call for a hen or a birthday girl to volunteer when we’re doing the Fruit Bat ... but we can’t say any more than that.
So do you have to shave there to do the show?
A bit of grooming’s always good. I’ve just had a bit of a spring clean. But you still get stray pubes on the stage.
Do you have a day job?
No. This is me living the dream! I can’t sing, I can’t dance, I can’t act... but I AM a cockstar!
Does your partner in the show Jaymie Wilson have a day job?
Yes. He’s an insurance broker by day, and puppeteer by night.
What does your girlfriend think of your job?
I don’t have one at the moment!
Should I put that in the article?
Yes! (Laughs).
