In the whimsical world of theatre clowns, according to Krishnakumar Balasubramanian (KK), the artistic director of Chennai-based The Little Theatre, anything is possible.
Following a successful premiere at the International Theatre Festival in July 2023, the theatre group is set to stage The Kooks: Sunny Side-Up on November 16 in Chennai.
“Kooks is a completely fresh, devised piece with our signature elements: physical comedy, stunts, music, and rooted in the philosophy of clowning,” says KK.
“As we searched for a setting that brings people together, we settled on food and a kitchen. We went straight to our grandmother’s recipes. This is how Kooks was born.”
“Praveen, Santosh, Abhirami, Anand, Aravindan, and Harishankar each bring to the table a unique set of skills from dancing, singing, parkour, percussion, and improvisation.”
“Everything is moving at light speed. There is truly a struggle to slow down and find joy in simple things. With theatre and the arts, we can find joy in life every day,” KK signs off.