Bangalore, November 26, 2024: The International Clown Festival is here! Prepare for a fantastic time filled with laughter and entertainment from a stellar lineup of award-winning clowns. Enjoy interactive performances, engaging workshops, and a variety of activities designed to delight audiences of all ages. A theatre show with 25 Clowns from 10 Countries and 120 minutes of non-stop laughter, comedy, juggling and music. The International Clown Festival from 29th Nov to 01st Dec, 2024, at Dr. B R Ambedkar Bhawan, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore with daily shows at 11 AM, 3 PM, and 7 PM.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the International Clown Festival, celebrating a decade of spreading joy and laughter to audiences worldwide. Over the past ten years, the festival has grown into a beloved event, showcasing the best of international clowning across the country. The festival is curated and produced by Martin Flubber D’Souza, an award-winning international clown, former Vice President of the World Clown Association, and the recipient of the International Clown of the Year award. Flubber has performed on the biggest stages across 7 countries and now brings his wealth of international entertainment experience to your city. “Clowning is far more than just makeup and costumes; it involves a high level of skill and practice, which the professional clowns performing at this festival have developed over years of dedication. We hope that our characters can bring as much happiness and delight to your lives as they do to ours,” says Martin Flubber D’Souza, also known for his beloved clown persona, Flubber.
The International Clown Festival aims to make the world a better place by bringing people together through family-friendly live entertainment. The festival’s mission is to create joyous, shared experiences for families. The vision is to spread happiness, one family at a time. This year’s event proudly features 10 talented female clowns, highlighting the festival’s commitment to celebrating women’s contributions to the arts.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, ‘Points for Good’, a platform allowing loyalty program members to donate points to causes, has partnered with the International Clown Festival. This collaboration aims to bring joy and laughter to underprivileged children across 12 Indian cities and 80 shows. Credit cardholders from major banks like SBI, HDFC, Axis, ICICI, and all nationalised banks can redeem their points to sponsor a child’s attendance at the festival, offering them a unique and joyful experience. This partnership aligns with both organizations’ missions: Points for Good promotes “happy giving” through loyalty points, while the International Clown Festival brings smiles to children worldwide.