HOSPITAL CLOWNING VISIT
BY THE LITTLE THEATRE, CHENNAI
DATE & TIME:
28 August 2026 SAT, 10AM
VENUE:
Selected Hospitals
DURATION : 2hours
LANGUAGE : Gibberish and lots of Laughter
SURTITLES : NA
SYNOPSIS
Hospital spaces are often filled with anxiety, silence, and uncertainty — especially for children and long-term patients. The Hospital Clowning Visit is a heartfelt community engagement initiative that brings laughter, play, and human connection into these spaces through the art of therapeutic clowning.
Inspired by global healthcare clowning movements and pioneering initiatives by The Little Theatre, this outreach transforms hospital corridors into moments of joy, imagination, and emotional relief. Through gentle improvisation, music, humour, and non-verbal interaction, trained performers engage with patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers in a deeply compassionate and respectful manner.
More than entertainment, hospital clowning is rooted in the belief that laughter and emotional connection can support healing and well-being. Studies and practitioners around the world have highlighted how these interactions help reduce stress, fear, and isolation for patients — especially children navigating difficult medical experiences.
As part of Nadagamic’s commitment to community engagement through theatre, this visit celebrates the power of performance beyond the stage — where a simple smile, a red nose, or a playful moment can become an act of care.
CREDITS
Presented by: The Little Theatre, Chennai
Commissioned by: Agam Theatre Lab
Lead: Dr. Rohini Rau & KK
Hospital Clowns : Egypt Dinesh, Shabeer Kalarakkal, Deepthi Orintelu, Praveen Gunasekaran
Art Direction : Harikumar
Partnerships & Outreach: Sankari Elavalahan
Publicity Design: Indian Events SG
Photography: Brandon
Videography and Marketing Materials: Seyyon Media
ARTISTE INFORMATION
The Little Theatre, Chennai
The Little Theatre, founded in 1991 in Chennai by Aysha Rau, is one of India’s leading non-profit theatre companies dedicated to children’s theatre and creative arts education. The Little Theatre conducts creative workshops in drama, dance, music, art and puppetry, helping children explore diverse art forms and build self-expression skills. The Little Theatre also organises The Little Festival, an international theatre festival for young audiences that has featured local and international works and fostered cross-cultural theatre appreciation. Its commitment to community outreach includes educational programmes for underprivileged children and pioneering initiatives like India’s first creative therapy studio and hospital clowning troupe in partnership with the Children’s Government Hospital in Egmore.
With over three decades of experience in theatre production, education, and festival curation, The Little Theatre brings deep community engagement, youth-centric programming and festival-level experience to the table. This makes it a strong and complementary partner for a Tamil Theatre Festival, particularly in expanding audience reach, incorporating youth participation, and fostering creative theatre appreciation across generations.
Kumar Balasubramaniam (KK) - Director
KK is a prominent Indian theater and film artist, best known as the Artistic Director of The Little Theatre (TLT) in Chennai, one of India's leading non-profit children’s theatre companies. He is a versatile creative force, serving as a director, actor, playwright, stunt choreographer, and set/light designer. Since 2007, he has staged over 150 productions, including Christmas pantomimes and musicals for The Little Festival. Most recently, he received critical acclaim for portraying Lord Krishna in the 2024 science-fiction film Kalki 2898 AD.