Geoff Sobelle

Edinburgh Lineup 2026 – Second Round Announcement Edinburgh Fringe: Around the World in 80 Toys –@thaddeusmcwhinniephillips 
Ten Thousand Hours – @gomcircus 
Wolf – @circapresents 
Werewolf – @bingeculture Edinburgh International Festival: Clown Show – @rainpan With 9 productions in total, our 2026 lineup spans circus, clown, physical, immersive and text-based theatre. Contact us for your ticket requests. See you in August! ✨ #Edinburgh #EdinburghFestivalFringe #AuroraNova #Lineup #Performance

Roll up, roll up! For the Clown Show 🤡 Absurdist Geoff Sobelle (@rainpan ) returns to the Festival after performances HOME and FOOD. And this time, he's brought a small army of clowns. Intrigued by the history of the travelling circus and the universality of clowns across culture, Sobelle is bringing a playful, absurd but meaningful performance to the Festival this August. Even as it all comes crashing down. Clown Show runs Thu 27 – Sun 30 August 2026 #edinburghinternationalfestival #theatre #performer

“Clown Show” - a portrait of the USA as falling-apart clown show will premiere July 4th in upstate NY, and then - just announced - will have its European premiere in Edinburgh as part of the Edinburgh International Festival in late August. Show is created and performed by: Sophie Bortolussi, Nikki Calonge, Mike Dobson, Domenica Fossati, Leo Gurevich, Gideon Irving, Jenn Kidwell, Elvis Perkins, Geoff Sobelle; produced by Jecca Barry. Sets/Lights - Maruti Evans; Sounds - Tei Blow; Props - Thomas Jenkeleit; Costumes - Suzanne Bocanegra; stage management - Lisa McGinn & Kelsey Vivian; tech master - Chris Swetcky; CHECK THE BIO FOR MORE INFORMATION - and HELP US FUND THIS SHOW! #eif, #clownshoes

“The clown is such a rich archetype; they always appear around collapse and chaos.”–Geoff Sobelle. Theater artist Geoff Sobelle is a dedicated absurdist, drawn to illusion and the surreal in performance works like “The Object Lesson,” “Home,” and “Food. In the following conversation, Sobelle retraces his creative upbringing, describes new clown work underway, and explains the active role of the audience in his work. ___ 💡Find the link in our bio to read “Playing Through the Absurd: A Conversation with Geoff Sobelle” or visit unitedstatesartists.org/perspectives. Photo 1 by Jauhien Sasnou. Photo 2 by Maria Baranova. Photo 3 of Geoff Sobelle with Sophie Bortolussi, courtesy of Sobelle. ___ [ID: 1. A man in a blue suit wearing American flag boxing gloves looks into the camera. He is sitting on a cluttered desk filled with a random assortment of objects and junk. On the wall behind him, the junk continues on a cluttered wall. Text reads “Playing Through the Absurd: A Conversation with Geoff Sobelle: Geoff Sobelle on his artistic upbringing and love of clowning as a form.” 2. A laughing Sobelle sits at a table with a white table cloth holding a glass of red wine. He is covered in spaghetti and spaghetti sauce. Text reads “The clown is such a rich archetype; they always appear around collapse and chaos.” 3. Two actors, Geoff Sobelle and Sophie Bortolussi, pose in costume with their faces painted as clowns. 4. Text reads “The real power of performance comes after the performance, in the bar or talking about it in the car ride home or some days later. Hopefully, it hits you. And as you're describing the project or the piece to people in the aftermath of seeing it or experiencing it, that's where the ideas start to come. It's about how it lingers with you.” Geoff Sobelle. The text is overlaid on top of a blurred image of Geoff Sobelle and Sophie Bortolussi.]

“Honor” is about to land at The Performing Garage (33 Wooster St). This beautiful lecture-performance by @suzannebocanegra is performed by the one and only @lilitaylor . It’s based on a 16th-century tapestry at the @metmuseum — 69 figures stepping out of the fabric to tell stories of honor… and dishonor. We’ll be there Sept 3–14. 🎭 Sept 3–6 at 7PM 🎭 Sept 7 at 2PM 🎭 Sept 9–13 at 7PM 🎭 Sept 14 at 2PM Directed by me, produced by @jeccabarry , executive produced by Frances McDormand, executive co-produced by Kathleen Irvin Loughlin. Come. Sit with us. Bring a friend. Get tickets at The Performing Garage website. 📸 by Stephanie Berger

FOOD in Singapore 🇸🇬 FOOD by @rainpan has mesmerised audiences across Asia. 3 cities in South Korea, Macao Arts Festival - next stop Singapore! ✨ Through smell, sound, memory, and magic, this playful yet profound experience explores our relationship with food, consumption, and what it truly costs. 📅 6 - 10 Aug. 2025 📍 Venue: @esplanadesingapore #FOOD #GeoffSobelle #EsplanadeSG #Singapore

Smell like durian or raw fish? 🤔 Performer and creator Geoff Sobelle joins us for a round of Would You Rather, ahead of his performance of FOOD, as part of The Studios 2025. Just as Sobelle weighs the absurd in this fun game, FOOD invites you to chew on big questions about consumption and our relationship with food. Get tickets to this spectacular theatrical dinner party like no other, happening 6–8 & 10 Aug at Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade, at esplanade.com/thestudios or at the link in bio! #EsplanadeSG #WonderHere #TheStudios2025

SIFA 2025 might be over, but the stories and emotions from our shows are continuing on – and hitting deep. 💥 In Difficult Devotions, writers open up about their journeys with these shows, sharing beautifully written ruminations. ✍️💭   In her piece, Keshia Naurana Badalge reflects on the show HOME and its central question: What exactly is the relationship between a house and a home? 🏠 It is a physical place, it is the people within it, and it is something ever shifting – a space to rest our bodies and leave our marks, however briefly, while we are here. 💖   Here are some poignant excerpts. For the full list of works, visit sifa.sg or click the link in bio   #SIFA2025 #SIFAMoreThanEver

Will you be at home, or at HOME this weekend? 🏠 Catch the acclaimed production’s cast as they explore the idea of “home” through an elaborate set and a multitude of props! 😁 What is home to you? Share an emoji that represents home in the comments! #SIFA2025 #SIFAMoreThanEver #sgarts

🏠✨ Award-winning and genre-defying, 𝙃𝙊𝙈𝙀 is a powerful theatrical experience that blends illusion, movement, live music, and audience interaction to ask: what turns a house into a home? 🎬 Watch the trailer and experience the magic that’s captivating audiences worldwide. 🏆 Bessie Award for Outstanding Production (2018) 🎟️ Tickets are going fast, book now at sifa.sg. #SIFA2025 #SIFAMoreThanEver

🎭✨ Beyond the Stage and coming 𝙃𝙊𝙈𝙀 with Geoff Sobelle ✨🎭 Creator of 𝙃𝙊𝙈𝙀 🏡💭 What makes a house a home? Is it the scent of a warm meal, the echo of laughter, or the quiet comfort of familiarity? Geoff Sobelle’s 𝙃𝙊𝙈𝙀 is a mesmerising exploration of belonging—where dance, illusion, live music, and audience interaction blend to uncover the beauty of everyday life. Don’t miss this visually stunning, immersive experience that will leave you awestruck. Secure the best seats before they’re gone! 🌟 🎟️ 20% Early Bird Discount ends 14 April—grab your tickets now at sifa.sg. #SIFA2025 #SIFAMoreThanEver 👉 What does home mean to you? Share with us in the comments!

GEOFF SOBELLE and FRIENDS ! A work-in-progress exploration from a new project maybe titled “Clown Show” - performers: Nikki Calonge, Leo Gurevich, Gideon Irving, Elvis Perkins and Geoff Sobelle. ⛓️ geoffsobelle.com 📸 #JuanPatinoPhotography Friends: @nikkicalonge @gurevichmuzleo gideonirving @elvisbperkins CATCH 78 7pm Saturday 1 March at the 🫥 🐩 $20 cash at the door FREE BEER (and seltzer) 🖤 the last unleashing at 51 Bergen 🖤