Snowshow amazes Joburgers

A mixture of wonder and confusion held the audience captivated at the Slava Snowshow recently.

The show was indeed not an average clown show and some agree that it was not suitable for young children. The tragi-comedy, running since 1993 worldwide, still sold out most of the Teatro’s seats in Montecasino.

Before doors opened at 8pm, excited showgoers said they looked forward to the audience interaction.

“Even though I am scared of clowns, I am excited to be a part of the show,” Karin Rogers said. Wayne Farmer, who joined her, said he was just as excited.

Miss Earth SA finalists also anticipated being involved in the goings-on on stage.

Indeed, in the first half, a ‘spider web’ was dragged over the audience as intermission approached. In the second half, after the grand finale, big bouncing balls rolled over laughing audience members. For many, it was a return to their childhood.

Performer and comedian, Jason Goliath said during the intermission that while some showgoers were left a bit confused, he really loved the show.

“Slava is blowing my mind! It is the art of clowning in its purest form,” he said.

Slava’s Snowshow is described as ‘a mesmerising journey into your childhood – sparkling with your dreams, covered by a snowy blanket yet filled with anticipation and more dreams. To a world of bright colours, true feelings and interactive fun where you’ll see your own story as you experience the award-winning international stage sensation,’ by its creator, Slava Polunin.

“I don’t really like the word ‘clown’. Today it’s associated with kid’s parties and entertainment. A clown, I believe, is truly a philosopher.”

Many audience members agreed that the show was a form of art. Sam Feldman, whose wife, Hazel Feldman, brought the show to South Africa through her company Showtime Management, said it has been a long time since South African audiences have been presented with a show like Slava’s Snowshow.

“This is proper theatre,” he said.

A few showgoers who saw the show in other countries before, were very excited to see it in South Africa.

But with a few mixed reactions Feldman’s words “you either hate it or you love it,” rang true.The highly acclaimed tragi-comedy is for adults and children over eight years with shows every day, except Mondays, until 14 August when it moves to Cape Town’s Artscape Opera House on 17 August. Bookings are open for the show and tickets can be bought online through Computicket or by calling 0861 915 8000.

The highly acclaimed tragi-comedy is for adults and children over eight years with shows every day, except Mondays, until 14 August when it moves to Cape Town’s Artscape Opera House on 17 August. Bookings are open for the show and tickets can be bought online through Computicket or by calling 0861 915 8000.

Details: Showtime Management at www.showtime.co.za