All this week on Hayley & Max are celebrating your Suburban Superstars. The local legends everyone knows.
Johnny Haysman
Most Adelaide locals couldn’t pinpoint the first moment they saw Haysman – but would instantly recognise the mysterious, rollerskating figure seen moving up and down Rundle Mall 10 times a day, almost every day. Dressed in a lycra leotard and a tutu or speedos with a koala-shaped backpack, Haysman would dance his way through the city – picking shoppers and sightseers at random to interact with. Haysman has also become a stalwart of Adelaide’s art scene, bringing his sartorial flair to events large and small. But despite being oft-recognised, few are aware of Haysman’s upbringing. He grew up in Clare, a town around 100km north of Adelaide, where he lived until finishing school. Since then, Haysman has worked in a number of vineyards in the state’s Clare Valley region – best known for its award-winning Riesling. In recent years, Haysman has kept a lower profile – returning to his home town in 2005 to work again on the vineyards.
The Dancing Lady from Rundle Mall
Picture by Claudia Dichiera
Superman Scotty
The Rundle Mall Spruiker
The Port Road Sign Man
Kimmy from Kurralta Park Coles
