Back by popular demand, with all new numbers! The Cast Away Cabaret presents a dynamic range of perspectives on contemporary clowning. Featuring solo and duo routines that incorporate music, flashy costume changes and of course physical humor. Hosted by duo Fort Willy (Olivia Platzer & Bryce Kasson), who will spare no effort and leave no hurdles unhurdled to guide us smoothly through the evening. With special guest acts from near and far including commandoTaube! (Erik Werner & Hedy Michels) mit Burt Meyer, Michelle Madsen and Rotonda Teatro from Berlin. Anything might happen—come and be amazed!
About the Company
Since 2015, Fort Willy // Olivia Platzer (AT) & Bryce Kasson (USA) have been producing contemporary clown work with international teams of artists. Based in Cologne and Vienna, their shows, numbers and varieté hosting combine smart social commentary with simple, accessible humor— a potent high/ lowbrow cocktail. Their clowns engage directly with the audience, and the laughs they provoke come not from punching down, but rather from exposing, with deep humorous insight, the social power dynamics we are all navigating, as well as our many flaws, foibles and vulnerabilities – and the occasional moment of brilliance.
About the Location
We are a non-profit cultural education institution, a center for teaching and practicing theater and circus education with a nationwide reach. Our educational institution, Darstellende Künste Köln, offers certified continuing education and training courses for professional qualifications. We offer a wide range of leisure activities for children, young people, and adults. One focus of our work is also the promotion of “contemporary circus” in teaching and practice. In addition, we develop professional theater and circus productions and organize conferences, festivals, and events related to theater and circus.