Two performers on stage, a woman and a man, both wearing green headbands. The woman is smiling and waving her left hand. The man is smiling broadly, looking excited, with his right arm raised and wearing a blue scarf. They are surrounded by boxes with words like 'Guilt,' 'Self Esteem,' 'Hope,' and 'Dreams.' The background is dark with a large circle overhead, suggesting a spotlight or stage lighting.

ClownHearted

Vault Festival & Live Stream from Applecart Arts - March & September 2019

Alexa, why am I sad?

This clown is down, so she enlists the help of a comic companion, the audience and a digital assistant for a digital performance. Together, they embark on a frank and funny exploration of mental health.

Two performers, a woman and a man, wearing green headbands and striped shirts, stand in front of boxes labeled "My Stuff" and "Self Steem." The woman has her hand raised, gesturing towards the man, who looks surprised. The scene has a dark background
Two people dressed in yellow and red rain jackets, carrying backpacks, standing with clenched fists in a dark background with cardboard boxes labeled 'Guilt,' 'Self Esteem,' 'Hope,' 'Dreams,' and 'Depression'.
Two performers sit on a box on a dark stage illuminated by purple light, wearing striped shirts, overalls, large goggles, and sneakers, with dramatic expressions and extended arms.
A person in a white cloud-patterned hoodie and pants sitting on a white box against a black background, surrounded by cardboard boxes labeled 'My Stuff,' 'Jilt,' and 'Dreams' on the left, and a large box labeled 'FEAR' on the right.
Two performers on stage during a theatrical play, dressed in striped shirts, black overalls, and green headbands, engaging in a tug-of-war with a blue stick, surrounded by cardboard boxes and stage props.
A woman dressed in fluffy pajamas with cloud patterns is sitting on a box. She holds a cardboard box labeled 'solution' on her lap and a handwritten note that says 'To me from me x'. She is smiling and looking to her left, against a black background.

Creative Team:
Created, written and performed - Leonie Spilsbury & Owen Jenkins
Lighting, Sound & Video Designer - Will Alder

Production Photographer - Will Alder

Reviews

  • "The work of the actors is complemented by the sound and lighting (Will Alder) and most significantly by the musical choices"

    The Spy In The Stalls