Tip Duck

The world’s first rubbish-collecting ibis

When and What

  • Now
  • Public Space

Summary

  • Roving performance for festivals, markets, outdoor and corporate events
  • Delivered by two performers in flexible locations with minimal bump-in

Impact

  • Tip Duck has reached 63,000+ people in over 140 performances across Australia since 2021
  • Made entirely from salvaged and sustainable materials, including feed sacks, recycled lace and bamboo
Set in front of the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a larger than life size Ibis bird puppet, a white feathered body with long black legs and a long black neck and beak. He is walking.
Daniel Boud

Description

This is Jeremy’s big moment. He finally has an idea that will make him rich. I.B.I.S (International Bin Integration Services) will train birds commonly known as tip ducks to keep our world clean and tidy.

Enter Ibsen, the world’s first rubbish-collecting ibis - however, Ibsen is not quite ready to play by the rules.

Interested in Tip Duck?

  • This is a close up photo of Ibsen the Tip Duck, a larger than life Ibis puppet who has a black and red beak and neck and a white feathery body
    Henry Carls

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