Funbox return to town with family adventure
Bust out those arm bands, shimmy on your scuba gear and dive in with Funbox as the tide sweeps them back to Motherwell with their brand new show for 2017, Underwater Adventure.
It’s been non-stop for Funbox since their first show in 2015, and now the former Singing Kettle trio have nine shows, six DVDs, five CDs and 28 costumes to their name as they embark on their ninth tour in two years. When it was made clear that the Singing Kettle was not for sale, Gary, Anya and Kevin took their first steps into business. “We knew we could write songs, perform and make music, but none of us had any real experience of running a business. We just went into it head first.” says Gary.
“Our Pirates and Princesses tour was funded out of our own pockets and a Crowdfunding campaign that raised over £20,000 in four weeks thanks to the support of our fans.”
The gang admit they were having far too much fun working together and entertaining families from Scotland and beyond to say goodbye.
Anya, of Lanark, remarked: “We wanted to carry on, not just for us but the kids who loved coming to see us, and the parents and grandparents who wanted to take their children.
“It seemed like too important a thing to let go”.
Funbox offers the same traditional songs and silliness known and loved by many, but with their own brand of manic humour with a modern twist.
Kevin added: “We’ve been described as fresher and edgier than before. Even the big people are enjoying it! We spotted a few grownup mermaids and deep sea divers at our DVD recording at Glasgow SEC back in February.”
Take the plunge with Gary, Anya and Kevin (the former Singing Kettle stars) for their new Underwater Adventure, where they voyage beneath the waves to the bottom of the ocean.
There’s some-fin fishy going on in their latest singalong ‘tail’ as the Funbox is locked and the gang will have to cause a splash because their magical keys are all tucked up in the sea bed. Fluffy and Flossie the Funsters will be diving in to lend a hand and, of course, everyone’s favourite salty sea dog, Bonzo, will be joining the aquatic action. But has he packed his trunks, snorkel and rubber ring?
Dress up for the sea and join in the fun at Motherwell Concert Hall on Sunday, October 8, at 1pm and 3.30pm.