What is an IRON 'ORE? Is it the same as a PILBARA PRINCESS?

Yes, this is a question that has been bandied about on the verandahs of 'dongas' across mining camps in Western Australia's Pilbara for some years now.  Indeed, it's been the subject of intensive post-doctoral research in a number of the world's leading universities.

For now, the question must remain unanswered . . .

You see, the nature of an IRON 'ORE (and whether a PILBARA PRINCESS is the same thing) will only be revealed in THE WEST AUSTRALIAN SPIEGELTENT during Perth's FRINGE WORLD Festival on the 3rd and 4th February 2014.

But, in the image above, do you feel we have:

• 4 Iron 'Ores (or 4 Pilbara Princesses)
• 3 Iron 'Ores (or 3 Pilbara Princesses)
• 2 Iron 'Ores (or 2 Pilbara Princesses)
• 1 Iron 'Ore (or 1 Pilbara Princess)
• no Iron 'Ores? (and no Pilbara Princesses?)

Your responses are, of course, most welcome and we will forward them to the research institution in question. But we suspect the findings will be suitably equivocal. 

 

We hope so because, as we all know, talent is always in the eye of the beholder.

 

Anxious times as cast members await December 12 launch of the 2014 FRINGE WORLD programme

Yes, the official launch of the programme for FRINGE WORLD 2014 isn't until 12 December, 2013.

Some of the stars of THE IRON 'ORES are getting a touch anxious as they prepare to be "born in a tent" on the 3rd and 4th February 2014 @ 7pm. You'll be able to witness it all for as little as $25 (if you're in a group of 6 or more), otherwise it'll be a bargain at just $30.

Of course, all this is strictly HUSH HUSH until the official launch.

By the way, it's rumoured that one of the original songs in the show is titled MY LITTLE RED DONGA. For the uninitiated, a 'donga' is a prefabricated and transportable accommodation unit used throughout the mining world. Please, DO NOT GET CONFUSED with an image on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. That's a Michaelangelo (or, in this case, one of his more adventurous imitators)!

 

First playbill . . .

Battle for the Pilbara???

Becoming an IRON 'ORE will be no mean feat . . .  

 

 

(Photographs by Ashley de Prazer)

 

The Iron 'Ores are coming! FRINGE WORLD 2014, PERTH - WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Yes, The Iron 'Ores are preparing for their birth during Perth's FRINGE WORLD in 2014.  They'll be born in a tent. Three mid-wives will be in attendance, along with hundreds of men in hard hats. It'll be the event of the summer. Stay tuned - it'll be Oresome!
 

 

 

Photograph by Ashley de Prazer