Creative & entertainment
Clown Alfonso
About Clown Alfonso
Clown Alfonso is a Belgian comic clown working across Belgium, Northern France and Luxembourg. His classic act is a 1 h 15 to 1 h 30 surprise-arrival show: Alfonso phones first, knocks on the door in costume, and runs a participatory comic show ending with a balloon sculpture per kid. An "atelier clownesque" (age 8+) builds clown characters with the kids, and a silent mime variant (age 5+) lifts the language barrier.
Best for
- Birthdays for ages 4 to 8 where a classic clown is exactly what the kid wants.
- Apartment and small-space parties: the format works without rearranging furniture.
- Non-French-speaking guest lists picking the silent mime variant.
Good to know
- Above age 9, ask the child first; most over-10s don't want a clown at their party.
- Below age 4, kids can be scared of the costume; ask about the crèche-friendly initiation variant.
- Quotes are tout-compris: travel from Belgium is included.
- Book weekend slots early; travel from Belgium means limited last-minute availability.
Packages
Clown Anniversaire — comic show + balloon sculpting
90 min
On request
Included
- Alfonso the clown arrives in costume at the family's home / hall
- 1 h 15 to 1 h 30 comic interactive show with audience participation
- One balloon sculpture per kid at the end (choice of forms: dog, sword, mouse, giraffe, horse, etc.)
Parents bring: The venue (living room, garden, hall, works in small spaces), Birthday cake and any food / drinks, Adult chaperone
The signature surprise-arrival format: Alfonso phones ahead, then knocks on the door in costume so the birthday kid hits the show cold. Age sweet spot is 4 to 8 (or 9). The comic register is built for that group.
Atelier clownesque (age 8+)
90 min
On request
Included
- 1 h 30 workshop where kids learn the basics of clown art
- Create a clown character, choose a clown name
- Body / vocal expression games
- Mini show performed at the end of the workshop
Parents bring: The venue, Birthday cake and any food / drinks
From age 8, built for kids who've outgrown the "clown shows up at the door" surprise but still want a circus / theatre flavour. Each kid leaves with their own clown character (name, costume choices, voice) and a mini show they performed themselves.
Mime Anniversaire (age 5+)
60 min
On request
Included
- 1 hour mime show + balloon sculptures
- Visual / silent performance (inspired by Charlie Chaplin / Mr Bean)
- Particularly useful for mixed-language audiences (no language barrier)
Parents bring: The venue, Birthday cake
From age 5: silent visual register inspired by Charlie Chaplin / Mr Bean, no spoken word in the act. The format of choice when the guest list includes a family or two who don't speak French.
Location
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