4BC interview: ‘I Am Big Bird’ – Raising funds for cancer research

4BC radio interview – ‘I Am Big Bird’ – Raising funds for cancer research

September 2, 2015

Nick King

4BC radio interview
Troggg, Clare Blake and Brett Hansen in the 4BC Studio

 
 

4BC Afternoons would like to introduce you to Brett Hansen and Troggg.
And just to clarify Troggg is the blue one and yes, the middle ‘g’ is silent!
Both Brett and Troggg are from Larrikin Puppets and they dropped by to tell Clare Blake all about an upcoming film screening that will raise money for a very good cause.
The award winning film ‘I Am Big Bird: The Carroll Spinney Story’ documents the man who has played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street since 1969 and understandably is very close to the hearts of both Brett and Troggg.

The screening aims to not only provide a night of entertainment but also to raise funds for The Queensland Centre for Gynecological Cancer Research.
A worthy cause which has touched Brett on a very personal level.
“My mum passed away in 2010, She had a very short battle with ovarian cancer, she went to the doctors with a sore tummy and by that time it was too late.”
“There isn’t any early detection methods and she had nine months from that diagnosis of ovarian cancer.”
This special screening will be hosted by Troggg (and Brett) and will be dedicated to the memory of Helen Jean Hansen.
                  Larrikin Puppets Presents ‘I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
                                              7pm, Monday 14th September
                                 Event Cinemas, Myer Centre Brisbane City
                      Tickets are pre-purchase only and available by clicking here
Listen to the full interview with Clare Blake on 4BC Afternoons here.

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