The educational clown show “Je suis différent” about disability and inclusion
Birth, motor development, play in childhood, lying, secrets, empathy, our relationship to disability, the wish for a perfect child, the wish to do away with disability, social and romantic relationships, the ways forward, the different ways of accepting disability, as well as discrimination linked to origin, appearance, genetic characteristics, economic vulnerability and racial stereotypes. These are the main themes of this clown show.
It shows that being different in a wheelchair is not a barrier to life and its surprises (emotional, romantic, cultural life…). O'Glu sees Robinetto, not his disability.
This show does not offer ready-made answers; it opens up the child's imagination. It does not claim to provide the ideal solution.
The clown show “Je suis différent” raises awareness among audiences of all ages about the fight against discrimination, addressing disability, origin, appearance, genetic characteristics, economic vulnerability and racial stereotypes with humour and poetry, while promoting empathy and acceptance of difference.
This show was created and performed for the Association des Paralysés de France during awareness days and for the Festival Humour et Handicap.
The show in pictures
Educational pack and school disability awareness with the show “Je suis différent”
In schools, the show can be prepared with the teacher and complemented by our educational pack.
Our educational pack accompanies the show 'Je suis différent' and offers tools on request for teachers and facilitators. It makes it possible to work on disability, difference and inclusion before or after the show.
- The different types of disability: explanations adapted for children and teenagers.
- Physical and intellectual difficulties explained simply, to better understand diversity.
- The clown and clowning: an introduction to the techniques and the artistic stance.
- Circus clowns and the emotional clown: how clowns express emotions and create empathy.
- Musical forms and styles: an introduction to the different kinds of music used in the show.
- Different musical styles and forms: a deeper look at genres and rhythms to awaken the musical ear.
