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Performance Artists

The Resume

    (1982- )
    Gareth Hopkins (1982 - )
    Ashley Beaver (1978 - )
    Stella Umeh (1977 - )
    Raquel Karro Oliveira (1978 - )
    Kevin Atherton (1977 - )
    Andrew Atherton (1977 - )
    Oleg Ouchakov (1967 - )
    Olga Pikhienko (1981 - )
    Perform 'Varekai,' 'Mystère,' 'Journey of Man,' 'Dralion,' 'Alegria,' 'Nouvelle Expérience,' 'Saltimbanco,' 'Fire Within' and 'Quidam'

Why they might be annoying:

    They often don odd and extravagant facial paint/make-up.
    Some have tattoos and body piercings.
    They work the Las Vegas Hotels circuit.
    Twins, Kevin and Andrew, have been described as 'cocky.'
    Ashley, usually performing on his back, has a very poor face/body complexion.
    It's hard to differentiate the males from females at times, due to attire, make-up and hair styles.
    Average tickets for their performances are $100.00.
    Olga has an outfit that makes her appear as walking sperm or a look-alike to Curly Top.
    Gareth suffers from extreme homesickness and depression, which sometimes carries into performances.
    Gareth had 'Mum' tattooed across his chest.
    It including musicians, extra dancers, singers and a 'misguided' clown, they usually make up a cast of 72.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They are all highly athletic and flexible.
    They have various talents amongst them.
    Some have them have body piercings.
    They are known for their use of bright colors.
    Gareth is highly dedicated to family and longs to be with his mother, who is suffering from cancer.
    Oleg, who concentrates on detail, is said to be the backbone of the group.
    Stella attended UCLA and was a Canadian gymnast team participant.
    The members are Russian, English, Brazilian and Canadian.
    Their talents include acrobatics, character, hand balance, Icarian games/mixed, aerial straps, triple trapeze and body skating.
    They have been described as 'extraordinary men and women on and off stage.'

Credit: Skunk Butt


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 29 Votes: 34.48% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 49 Votes: 34.69% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 42 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 43 Votes: 55.81% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 111 Votes: 47.75% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 148 Votes: 49.32% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 279 Votes: 50.54% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 402 Votes: 52.24% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 575 Votes: 46.43% Annoying