Circo Ridiculoso
Danny is an eccentric performer of physical comedy. And brings a cheeky, quirky experienced performer to entertain at events. Not only is he an expert in eccentricity, he is also a visual poet, a certified Fool, a multi-talented modern vaudeville artist and a wild rubber tamer. Danny recently picked up the Jury Award at I Teatri del Mondi Festival in Italy.
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Circo Ridiculoso's 'Lighter than Air'
directed by Bob Pearce
Touring 2010-2011
Enter the strange and rather bizarre universe of a wild balloon tamer, where surreal and stupid things happen. Seamlessly combining circus, physical theatre and silent comedy, first-class performer and consummate clown, Danny Schlesinger, creates an utterly joyous experience, loaded with participation, surprises and laughs.
Reviews
"Thanks to simple but effective stagecraft, a healthy dose of natural charisma and a real flair for comic timing, Lighter than Air is an undoubted joy for all the family."
The Scotsman ****
"Hilarious and poignant physical comedy"
Time Out
"A master of his own particular brand of tomfoolery"
The Stage
"Moving, beautiful and very funny”
Barney Jeavons, West End Centre, Aldershot
“Charming poetic, and skilful as it is silly, both full of heart and absolutely hilarious.”
Amanda Huotari, Celebration Barn Theater, Maine, USA
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Circo Ridiculoso's The Balloon Gardener
directed by Bob Pearce
Touring from February 2011
Danny the Wild Balloon tamer has run out of balloons and
must grow his own. The tamer turns gardener. Seeds of hilarity are
sown as Danny attempts to cultivate bold, colourful, latex shapes
in pots. The plot thickens with problem pests, wacky weather and weeds
you have never even dreamed of. Contemporary clowning puts the rubber
into shrubbery; this fool for flowers creates an organic garden of
delights. Blooming marvellous!
Show length: 45 minutes approximately
Intended audience: Families and children 4+








