Spoon Show
Ah, the humble kitchen spoon. So soft, so harmless, so simple.
A spoon can become many things. An airplane, an embrace, a swip-swap creating willy sords or perhaps two swords? A loved one, an enemy, a catapult, a shamefully niche musical instrument. Can a clown be a spoon? What actually IS a spoon, really? Does a spork count? Ponder these deep questions and more as Fumble the Clown explores the infinite comedic potential of cutlery.
It is unclear where the clown got so many of these metal wonders, or for what purpose. But with a fool's brain, a dancer's body and a determination usually reserved only for the truly idiotic, this charming clown jokes, dances, juggles, sings and invites their audience to join the show, creating an unforgettable hour of ridiculous comedy.
Spoon Show is the sophomore solo work created by Aotearoa-based dancer-turned-clown Daniel Nodder (Only Bones, ratKing, World of WearableArt 2025), whose work has been described as a "tour-de-force", "beyond human" and "pure artistry". After developing this new work at École Philippe Gaulier, Daniel brings all of their absurdist comedy and multi-award-winning movement skills to this performance. Performing alongside quirky sound design & composition by Ben Kelly and clever technical design by Rebekah de Roo, this production is a perfectly balanced spoonful of comedy soup.
Be delighted by the simple stupidity and ironic inventiveness of a show about spoons.
WINNER: Outstanding Performance Award - Dunedin Fringe
2025
WINNER: Dance / Physical Theatre Award -
Dunedin Fringe 2025
WINNER: Artist's Pick Award -
San Diego International Fringe 2024
WINNER: Outside
the Box Award - San Diego International Fringe 2024
WINNER:
Outstanding Solo Performance - New Zealand Fringe 2023
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Comedy
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$28.00 -
18-21 February 2026 -
55 minutes -
The Gods Paramount -
Loft -
No Restrictions -
Mild Coarse Language, Audience Interaction
