2024 TCAF: Outdoor Performance-The Oddball Clowns

★ A jaw-dropping circus twist on The Little Match Girl
★ Believe, and you will make happiness come true. Join the adventures with the clowns

As the clowns unravel the mystery of the Guardian of Time and Space, the protagonists find themselves trapped in a time warp, unable to return to their home planet. To make their way back, they must complete three mysterious challenges!

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Little Match Girl, the production reimagines this classic tale with vivid imagination and philosophical undertones. By blending circus artistry—from breathtaking acrobatics to mesmerizing physical theater—this production takes a familiar story and turns it into an unexpected and thrilling adventure.

At its heart, the story delves into human nature, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams. It invites audiences to reflect on the meaning of happiness and hope, while breaking the traditional boundaries between performer and spectator. With its humorous audience interactions and immersive theatricality, the show draws viewers directly into the clowns’ world, making them active participants in the adventure.

Ultimately, The Oddball Clowns serves as a poignant reminder that happiness is not about where we are, but how we choose to see the world around us. Even in moments of uncertainty, with imagination and belief, we can turn challenges into possibilities and find beauty in the unexpected.

Eye Catching Circus

Eye Catching Circus was founded in 2015 and has been recognized as the Outstanding Performing Arts Group in Taichung and Taiwan Top Performing Team. With extensive international performance experience, the company has represented Taiwan on global stages, including the New York Dance Parade (2018); FOCASA Circus Festival (2023); Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Taiwan Stage) (2023); Adelaide Fringe Festival (2024), Festival d’Avignon (2024), Olympiad Culturelle Taiwan Pavilion (2024), and Letní Letná in Czech Republic (2024).

With over a decade of expertise in circus arts, Eye Catching Circus is committed to merging contemporary perspectives and innovative styles to push the boundaries of modern circus theater. By combining traditional techniques with cutting-edge performance art, the company strives to preserve the past, innovate for the future, and cultivate new talent—bringing Taiwanese contemporary circus into the global spotlight.