Big Rory & Other Walkabout Characters

Walkabout Characters
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Big Rory & Ochie
The nine foot loveable rascal, Big Rory, out for a walk with Ochie, his wayward mongrel. Inevitably there's total confusion as the amorous mutt careers around, peeing on lamp posts and heaven knows what else, with Rory in hot pursuit trying to contain the chaos. If you expect a quiet time from this pair, don't book them!

"Big Rorys new pet dog 'Ochie' made it's debut appearance in July at our annual Gala weeks festivities and oh what a debut! The ever hilarious Big Rory accompanied by his over excitable mutt 'Ochie' had the crowd in tears of laughter. Making an appearance at our Pet and Dog Show caused uproar and chaos throughout the streets of Stromness. Year after year 'Big Rory & Co.' make the journey to entertain the crowds in Orkney and we are never disappointed. The new addition to the crew is a fabulous idea and a guaranteed crowd puller."
- Jacq Wishart, Stromness, Orkney
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

The Seagulls
Totally surrealistic, with working beaks, they'll be rummaging in bags and pockets, stealing food from plates and picnic baskets, causing chaos as usual and squabbling amongst themselves. Shrieks of laughter follow them wherever they go. And now you can have a flock of four of them. This year they will have performed in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria & South Australia in Australia and Norway, The Netherlands, Ireland, Northern Ireland, England and Scotland, and they're off to Tasmania in the New Year.

"Well blow me down. Never in my puff have I had such a reaction to a launch event. The seagulls were not only eye-catching and hilarious but also you get the feeling that they believe themselves to be seagulls, surreal! Truly nice & professional people "
- Nuala Dalcz Belfast 2003

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It's A Dog's Life
Two dog's discuss their lives from a dog's perspective and come up with some startling theories. Inevitably the innocent bystanders are drawn into an ever increasing vortex of surreal chaos and confusion. A distinctly subversive piece. (Walk / sit about)

“Yet another triumph for Surreal McCoy. The outrageous dog's of “It’s a dog's life” in turn terrorised and delighted our festival crowds. They were an undoubted hit of the festival. Mike and Rachel with their generous and flexible approach were a delight to work with and are an asset to any festival any where “
Neil Butler, Director Merchant City Festival 2007

Pompous Maximus and Servillius Wretch
They’re bigger than Ben Hur! Pompous the Roman centurion and Servillius his devious slave turn up after years in the wilderness to check up how the Roman empire is doing.

‘Crikey!!’ Big Fish Melbourne
‘There are some street entertainers that could put on a plastic bin bag and still entertain better than most, and Mike and Rachael, the creators of Pompous Maximus and Servilius Wretch are right up there with them. Once again they have created a pair of characters – with appropriately daft costumes – who you cannot fail to love and who will never fail to entertain…’
Stewart Collins, Henley Festival 2009

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"Death Row" Jethro
(Known to his pals as Peggy) Fierce looking 8' 6" high retired sea captain is a big softie really. With Polly, his psychic talking plastic parrot, he gently pokes fun at his audience. Wonderful warm character, wonderful costume, he's absolutely perfect for seaside venues and great with the Seagulls.

"Invaluable" - Millenium Dome, London
"Highly professional, reliable and very flexible" - Southampton Tall Ships
"An organisers dream to work with" - Newcastle Upon Tyne
"I can't remember the last time I laughed so much!" - Stromness Shopping Week
"A tidal wave of celtic good humour " - St Patricks Festival, Dublin
"Even humourless and moody people smile" - VVV Deventer,
The Netherlands
"Positive asset to the show" - International Duty Free Trade Show, Florida

Big Rory
Scotlands sexiest 9 foot giant, he loves to work, harassing his audience, playing the bagpipes and causing a happy riot. He has performed in 35 countries round the world, delighting literally millions of people.
Festivals, Corporate Events, Promotions, Sporting Events, Trade Shows, After Dinner Speeches - he's your man!!!

"Big Rory made a HUGE impression as a compere, his authoritative but relaxed style masking impeccable research. He was equally comfortable in front of the audience of a few hundred at the beginning of the day and the crowd of many thousands who gathered for the headline act."
Neil Butler, Director, Big in Falkirk
"The single most remembered performer" - Glasgow Garden Festival
"Bloody Marvelous!" - UEFA Champions League Cup 2002, Glasgow

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Enormous Santa
and Rudolph the Red Nose!
At last Surreal McCoy are doing Christmas! From the duo you can trust - a Giant nine foot Santa and his lead reindeer, High Maintenance Rudolph, the Red Nose. You’ll have your shoppers in stitches.

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Email - mike@bigrory.com or surrealmccoy@hotmail.com
Phone - +44 1786 474 796 or +44 7770 686 411
Mail - 3 Bank Street STIRLING FK8 1BW United Kingdom

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