Ottawa Fringe 2013, Nhar Moves, performed by Chris Kauffman: Mime and much more!!

Nhar Moves performed by Chris Kauffman. Original music by Nandi Rose Plunkett. 

Delightful!! That’s the word. Not a show of virtuosity, not slick but there is great sensitivity and artistic flair in the actions of this clown. He stages his own set by projecting diapositives on a small screen and then invents the story of a lonely clown who needs a friend. Certain visual effects but this is mainly a show of the actor’s body and how he recreates a poetic world around him as he holds a fishbowl full of water, illuminated and transformed into a magical object by the spots at the back . He transforms himself as he plunges into his suitcase of mysterious parts (hats, wigs, moustaches etc) and appears as a new creature with a new face before he takes off into the world searching for  his lost friend, the goldfish.  The musical accompaniment is important and very well chosen, the playful twinkle in his eyes is contagious and charming. . One wants to hug the fellow when it’s over. Adolescents and parents will love this too. Go see it with your kids.