July 9, 2024 5:31 PM

London festival showcases the variety of contemporary clowning

From a diva commanding the stage to a punk-rock loving hooligan, a new generation of clowns took to the stage on Monday night at the start of a London festival celebrating contemporary clowning. Running until July 26, the London Clown Festival showcases clowning and physical performance from Britain and other countries. “(When) people think about clowning, they think of a red nose or makeup or maybe a children's entertainer. They might be surprised that a lot of our clowns don't wear makeup,...