A moment from a previous show; (right) artistes perform a balancing act on unicycles

When we ask him how he manages to silence all the noise around such an art form, he shares, “India’s exposure to clowning is confined to circuses and people often confuse jokers with clowns.”  If you felt D’Souza glare at you as he says that, you’re not alone. Explaining the difference, he adds, “A joker puts on a show. And once he’s back in the green room, he’s someone else. With professional clowns, we are never off stage. My Flubber costume never comes off. I’m the same person you see on stage.”

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The artiste shares that while the kids seem to love his antics, it’s the adults who beeline to the stage after a show to express their gratitude. He adds, “Adults have limited avenues such as stand-up comedy shows and movies to seek a good laugh in the city today. Sharing a laugh with your child is probably one of the most heartfelt moments of bonding. To see a family leave the show, smiling ear-to-ear is fulfilling feeling for me as an artiste. Don’t we all need a healthy laugh at the end of a long day?” This writer couldn’t agree more. 

On December 27; 4 pm and 7 pm 
At St Andrew’s Auditorium, St Dominic Road, Bandra West. 
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Cost Rs 800 onwards