Bouba & Kiki

Bouba & Kiki are available as
​a walkabout act, for ​festivals, events, theatrical pre-show ​& intermission antics!
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In the region of the sky where we find the constellation of Dorado lies the Eridanus Super Void, a vast area of space containing absolutely nothing at all. Astrophysicists have theorised that this cold spot or super void is caused by a parallel universe bumping up against our own. It is from this universe next door that Bouba & Kiki have accidentally found themselves here on earth. Bearing in mind that in the world where they come from Bouba & Kiki have no physical form, they are now learning to use the sensory equipment given to them in the human body. Kiki is playful and cheeky and communicates mainly with her eyes, whilst Bouba is more thoughtful and will use all sorts of strange communication methods including the few words of English he has learnt.

The Bouba/Kiki Effect
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The Bouba/Kiki effect is recognised across cultures and writing systems. It is a non-arbitrary mapping between speech, sounds and the visual shape of objects. The effect has been observed in young children through to the elderly across the world.

Hugh and Nikki (aka Bouba & Kiki) use the Bouba/Kiki effect by exploring interactions with the senses. Kiki does not speak, she communicates with her eyes, Bouba translates Kiki's findings with individuals and gifts her chosen victim........
sorry we mean .......human..... with a sensory sensation!