Clown Double Bill | Physical Fest 2026
Thursday 10th September
7:30pm
ALL OF US | JAMIE WOOD/ DAN LEES
Two ordinary clowns look out at the horizon, both with different goals. The sun shines on their behinds as metaphors nip their ankles. Will they stride fearlessly towards the unknown or sheepishly head back to shore? Perhaps rivalry will ruin everything?
★★★★ ‘Clowns of the highest order’ A Younger Theatre ★★★★ ‘A vital dose of joy’ Fest Magazine
MARIE CHOU-FLEUR
Meet Marie Chou‑Fleur: a gloriously absurd, big‑hearted guide to being human. Part clown, part confidant, she arrives with joy, foolish wisdom and an unshakeable belief in you. Speaking straight from the heart, Marie celebrates who we are, who we might become, and the stories we tell ourselves along the way. Funny, stupid and deeply heartfelt, this playful show invites you to laugh, dream bigger, and feel truly seen — leaving with a lighter spirit, a fuller heart, and the sense that maybe, just maybe, everything is possible.
Bio:
Natalie Bellingham is a theatre-maker, performer and physical comedian. She grew up in Manchester and is now based in Yorkshire, where she makes bold, tender work that sits somewhere between clowning, storytelling and theatre.
Her solo show Look After Your Knees, co-created with international clown Jamie Wood, has toured extensively across the UK and had a hugely successful run at Edinburgh Fringe in 2024. She was a Funny Women finalist in 2021 and created and toured The Polar Bear is Dead made with Italian theatre-maker Daniele Pennati. She co-founded Uncanny Theatre and spent over a decade touring original work around the UK, performing at venues and festivals including HOME Manchester, The Lowry, Transform and Gateshead International Festival of Theatre.
