Tonight! a clown who wanted to be loved?
Slow-motion boxing, tape measure tangles, wild pizza dancing. In a playful and absurd crescendo, a hopelessly romantic (and sometimes a little naughty) man tries everything to get the only thing he wants. To be loved?
'Tonight!' confronts one of the most classic challenges faced by every human: the urge to find love. In a whirlwind of comic absurdity, the audience is carried joyfully, and sometimes literally, through this bizarre quest.
Winner of "A Moontagna Fest" Award, Catania Fringe 2024
★★★★ "A little spa break for the soul" The List
★★★★ "A funny and poignant performance" The Reviews Hub
★★★★ "Classical European clowning at its best" The Clothesline
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
This is classical European clowning at its best, when just a quizzical look or mumbled word can bring the audience to tears of laughter. - David Cronin, The Clothesline, Adelaide
Andrea Barello’s flair for audience interaction creates a playful atmosphere that taps into the little kid in us all. - Jo Laidlaw, The List, UK
Charming, clever and sweet in equal measure, this is a funny and poignant performance. - Tom Ralphs, The Reviews Hub, Edinburgh
It reminded me of watching Mr. Bean with my grandparents - Sarah Siddiqui, Parton & Pearl, Toronto
Please note: This event has had a genre change to 'Kids and Family' since the Adelaide Fringe Guide was printed.
Presented by: Andrea Barello
Andrea Barello, born and raised in Italy, approached the world of theater through improvisation. When he stumbled into clowning, he immediately knew he had found his home.
In 2023 he created Tonight!, his first solo show. Conceived and developed in Los Angeles, it was presented at Edinburgh Fringe, Toronto Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival. It has received great reviews and audience response, and won the 'A Moontagna Fest' award at Catania Fringe 2024.
Since 2024 he has collaborated with Clowns without Borders USA and Llaven nü Mexico, participating in humanitarian clown projects aimed at displaced and vulnerable populations.
In 2025 he began to work on his second show, Full of Grace, where he plays a peculiar priest struggling with moral dilemmas.
Sessions
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1 Venue
The Crawford Room at The Courtyard of Curiosities at the State Library
North Terrace, Adelaide, Kaurna
- The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Visual Content
- Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language
- Sunday 15 March - 5:40pm
