A concert continually interrupted by comic digressions of the musicians or a clown show fancifully supported by music?

 

Clown in Libertà is an experience of euphoric entertainment and catharsis for three lively clowns who are taken by childish excitement at the idea of having a stage and an audience all to themselves. Without any dialogue, Clown in Libertà tells of an odd afternoon during which the three clowns try to set up a show to amuse, amaze and finally win over their audience. Trying by any means to surprise, at the cost of overwhelming one another, they end up leading the action astray, through marvellous sequences of acrobatics follow, duels in slow motion, intricate juggling, and thrilling pyramids.

 

Music is the real centrepiece of the experience since it accompanies, underlines and lends rhythm to each action. The entire show is the result of a continuous musical journey that moves forward, even during the most astonishing acrobatics, thanks to the physical talents and superb comic instincts of the performers.

 

Created and performed by: Leonardo Adorni, Jacopo Maria Bianchini, Alessandro Mori
Production: Teatro Necessario

 

Teatro Necessario has been creating and promoting contemporary circus and street theatre for over 20 years. Their work has received numerous awards and recognitions.

They have been described, among other things, as follows:

 

“Teatro Necessario presented Clown in Libertà, conquering the entire audience without exception. A street show which, despite its extreme simplicity and minimal resources, possesses all the traits and allure of great theatre.”
— Colpi di Scena, critic’s report

“Clown in Libertà is one of the best small-format shows we’ve seen recently. Leonardo Adorni, Alessandro Mori (who drew comparisons to the famous Mr. Bean), and Jacopo Bianchini perfectly merge the quality of live swing music with the acrobatics and expressiveness of true clowns. A bold concert, with audience interaction that culminates in thunderous applause and people approaching the artists afterward to congratulate them.”
— Teresa Ferré, Artez