Starting tomorrow is the sixth annual Toronto Festival of Clowns. For four days only, some of the world’s top clowns, bouffons and physical theatre performers will be unleashed in Toronto. Promising some of the most hilarious, peculiar, imaginative and outlandish shows, the 2011 festival opens at the Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement. Many people associate clowns with water squirting, red-nosed, drivers of small circus cars, but in reality clowning dates back to the court jester days in ancient Egypt, Rome and the powerhouses of Europe. A true art form, clowning inspired some of the greatest comedians of all times, including Lucille Ball, the Three Stooges and Charlie Chaplin. The festival is sure to present a range of clowning styles, from the traditional to the experimental. This should be a great, family friendly event. Be sure to click the link for the festival line up and ticket information.
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