Trading Faces 
Using a ludicrous array of costumes, props and musical instruments, His charming and eccentric comic characters create an atmosphere of fun so accessible that the audience will want to join in…and they do! Amidst the laughter and lunacy Trading Faces introduces audiences to different aspects of clowning, comedy, role-playing and improvisation. It emphasises the difference between live performance and TV and for primary even teaches a little German. A specially adapted version for Secondary schools also explores the links between the rich traditions of Comedian Declare, Vaudeville and Circus with his own contemporary clown style.

His eminence, training and experience shone through immediately.
He captivated staff & students alike.

349D TROUBADOUR-Commedia dell’Arte- Secondary schools.

Starting with the travelling Minstrels and Troubadours of the dark ages (‘Chapeauography’ and a traditional British penny whistle routine), we chart the artistic and geographic journey of the Clown, through the Commedia dell’Arte of the Italian Renaissance (the traditional leather mask of Arlecchino comes alive in a chaotic master/servant plate spinning banquet), the Vaudeville halls of the Australian gold rushes (a Spike Jones inspired little-big band), the resurgence of interest in Clowning during the 1970’s (contemporary style character Clown) and finally we come full circle, returning to the tradition of the Troubadour with the contemporary Street Performer or Busker (a ridiculous unicycle finale using all the skills in the show at once) .

By portraying the history of the itinerant entertainer in the context of an interactive show, the desired outcome is an experience and understanding of the (in this case Western) cultural roots of comedy and theatre, of the different styles and approaches possible, of the skills involved and of the influences of world events on entertainment and vice versa. Interacting directly with the audience, Christof!! brings a sense of immediacy to the piece, allowing creative input from the audience within the structure of the scenes. The participating audience members are always the ultimate heroes of the show, the true ‘stars’.

Troubadour is designed for Secondary Schools.