Created by Nat Habib
Produced by Barzoid Theatre
Review by Paul Goubko
45 mins / 14+ / Comedy, Clown, Solo, Physical Theatre
In this energetic, engaging performance, Macaroni the clown has invited you to her home to help her navigate the clown dating world and find her true love. Along with her best friend Lunette, a pink praying mantis, popcorn, and her recently received video from Down to Clown, a clown dating service, you get to help her find her own Marcel Marceau.
After a brief rundown of the house rules imposed by her landlord, Jeff, Macaroni shares her hilarious experiences of noseless dates, facts about the Kai Tek Airport in Hong Kong, and her calls to potential matches from Down to Clown.
Nat Habib as Macaroni the clown in Clown Seeking Clown. Photo provided.
Despite the struggles of finding her person, Macaroni makes the best of the situation with her audience and Lunette, and does not lose hope in finding happiness.
The performance was endearing and engaging, with plenty of cheers, laughs, and participation from the audience. It captured the struggles of finding the right person, embracing yourself, and not settling for less. If you’re looking to laugh, cheer, and maybe even have your nails painted, this is a show that welcomes you with open arms and makes you feel as though you’re part of the cast.
Clown Seeking Clown is playing at Studio 1201 from June 13–21. Tickets are $14 plus service fees at the Fringe box office (3rd floor, Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue), and at the three satellite box offices (LabO in the Ottawa Art Gallery, Fringe Courtyard, 67 Nicholas St and La Nouvelle Scène). Five and ten Show Passes are also available. Visit the Ottawa Fringe Festival’s website for the show’s schedule and check out their online schedule here.
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