Olli Hauenstein
Olli Hauenstein (* 1953 in Zurich ) is a Swiss clown .
After graduating from high school , Olli Hauenstein completed training in pantomime at the Teatro Studio Di Roma in 1972 and, one year later, at the State Theater and Circus Academy in Budapest, acting , pantomime, artistry , acrobatics , music, dance with a diploma as well as training at the state puppet theater .
In 1979 he and his stage partner Illi Szekeres began successfully performing as a clown in the duo "Illi & Olli". Tours through Europe, Canada and Japan soon followed , as well as an engagement with the Swiss National Circus Knie and the Circus Roncalli .
From 1992 Olli Hauenstein appears solo. Tours through Europe and appearances at many international festivals followed , including in Paris , Vienna , Barcelona and Tokyo , where he won several prizes. He also appeared at Cirque du Soleil and published a photo book at Lappan Verlag .
Olli Hauenstein lives in Sommeri .
Awards (selection)
- 1998: 1st prize at the Clown Planet International in Riga
- 1999: Golden Nose Award at the Clown Festival in Copenhagen
literature
- Navigo, Olli Hauenstein: The child in the man. Lappan, Oldenburg 1996, ISBN 3-89082-624-5 .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hauenstein, Olli |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss clown |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1953 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Zurich , Switzerland |