Shaolin Clown
Physical comedy · Non-Verbal
Age suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
CREATED AND INTERPRETED BY: Tom Corradini
A non-verbal physical comedy show. A Shaolin monk relives his childish and clownish soul in his Zen practice, discovering a world always full of surprises and finds its meaning in seemingly insignificant little things. Freely inspired by the book “Shaolin, You Don’t Have to Fight to Win” by Bernhard Moestl.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES: In a time when we seem to live in a hostile and dangerous world (pandemic, war, ecological emergency), I wanted to create a show focused on the beauty of what surrounds us and the importance of lightness in living and facing life, following the precepts of Shaolin philosophy.
FESTIVALS:
AVIGNON OFF (France) 2025 and 2024
BARCELONA FRINGE (Spain) 2025
BRIGHTON FRINGE (United Kingdom) 2025
IAPAR (India) 2024
PRAGUE FRINGE (Czech Republic) 2024
TALLINN FRINGE (Estonia) 2023
Edinburgh Fringe 2026 · 6–21 August
This show has now concluded its Fringe run. For future dates and touring information: www.tomcorradini.it
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❝ This show offers a delicate and understated world of clowning. It creates joy through small moments of laughter and genuine connections with the audience ❞
❝ A really charming and amusing hour, with the audience safely in the hands of an assured storyteller. ❞
❝A charismatic performer who draws you in to the little world of his ‘monk’, alone on an island…❞
Professional critics
★★★★
Rialto Arts Hub
“In their simplicity, you feel like you’re learning something new about theatre. ”
FringeReview – Very Good Show
“Tom Corradini’s solo show explores the world of a monk meeting his inner child. He plays, moves, sings and does everything you wouldn’t typically expect from a Shaolin monk. He explores the little things in his life, and finds macrocosms within microcosms. He’s endearing, charming and incredibly skilful. ”
TOURING & BOOKING INFORMATION
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