Colonial Circus: History, Clown Style

About

After touring North America, these Toronto-based artists come to London to premiere their show, Colonial Circus- an interactive comedy featuring two brown clowns who pretend to be British colonizers and take you through the history of colonialism wit... more After touring North America, these Toronto-based artists come to London to premiere their show, Colonial Circus- an interactive comedy featuring two brown clowns who pretend to be British colonizers and take you through the history of colonialism with a sense of play and a wink. Spicy enough for ya? Then, hold on to your hats, London!

Recently awarded with Artists’ Pick at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival, winning Outstanding Clown show at the Montreal Fringe, snagging Critics’ Choice- Best Comedy at Orlando Winter Fringe 2025, and being named Spirit of the Fringe at Toronto Fringe 2024, Colonial Circus is bringing all the laughs, gasps, and uncomfortable chuckles that you can handle.

This wild duo clown show mixes history, humour, and a dash of Alejandro Jodorowsky-inspired mysticism into one thrilling, unpredictable ride. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you’ll probably ask, “Did I just laugh at that?!”

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Awards:

Artists’ Pick - Edmonton, Edmonton Int’l Fringe (2025)

Critics’ Choice – Best Comedy Show – Orlando Winter Fringe ( 2025) Outstanding Clown Show – Montreal, FringeMTL (2025)

Spirit of the Fringe - Toronto, ToFringe (2024)