Clown Spotting: An Interview with Brighton-based Chris Cresswell

Join Company Chris Cresswell and the Theatre Royal Brighton Clowns in this exploration of what it means to be a clown, and how magic can appear in the most mundane of places.

“Don your duffle coat, leave the worries of adulthood at the door, and prepare for an evening of pure play.” Chris asks: “They’re closer than you’d think. A real clown isn’t built from face paint and super-sized shoes, they’re built from finding fun in the little moments. The wide-eyed, open-hearted desire to find wonder in the ordinary.”

Paul Levy chatted to Chris Cresswell within spotting distance of the Theatre Royal Brighton which plays host to this new show on Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 6.30pm.

In this podcast interview, Chris talks about the essence of clown and how clown is so much more than the red nose…

Book your tickets here.