Clown.

A woman with short dark hair styled in a messy bun, smiling with visible teeth, wearing a white t-shirt and suspenders, with a tattoo on her left arm, in an indoor setting with an arched ceiling.

«You will never find a rainbow if you’re looking down.» - Charlie Chaplin

Wordless poetry, strong physical expression, touching emotions and cheeky charm. My clown meets people in a playful way without language, but with a lot of emotion. He touches souls, spreads joy and lightness. The heart is above the mind and emotions above language.

Solo Clown Theatre

Started 2021

Play: Maleta

Ensemble: Jacqueline Bischofberger

Director: Tom Roos (BE)

“Maleta” is a clown solo that amuses with simplicity and minimalist clowning. A funny emotional relationship between the clown and his lively suitcase. Welcome to a journey into the world of imagination and object manipulation, of poetry and mischievousness.

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  • "Jacqueline was one of a kind."

    Daniela B. spectator 2023

Duo Clown Theatre Jac & Joe

Started 2022

Play: Melody of the clowns

Ensemble: Jacqueline Bischofberger & Joe Del Toe

One idea two clowns. “The melody of the clowns” is a diverse piece that combines clowning, poetry, acrobatics, slapstick, music and magic. Sometimes crazy - sometimes poetic.

Website Gallery

A man and a woman are engaged in a playful wrestling match outdoors, with the man holding the woman upside down. The man is wearing a striped shirt and suspenders, and the woman has short dark hair. There are people in the background watching and sitting on the grass.

  • "Jac & Joe have a unique way of spreading joy and making people laugh. Their humorous performances and funny sketches create a wonderful atmosphere full of happiness and enthusiasm. The way Jac and Joe interact with each other and the audience is incredibly infectious. Their charming demeanour and humorous moments make people of all ages laugh. Children are enthralled by their playfulness, while adults can immerse themselves in their childlike joy and enjoy the moment to the fullest. This experience with Jac and Joe is not only entertaining, but also has a deeper meaning. Laughter is known to be good for the soul and will reduce stress."

    Enver Sonbay,
    Visitor of the Gauklerfestival Feldkirch (AT)

  • "Thank you for being in Lenzburg! You have conjured up so many happy faces!"

    Organiser Gaukler-& Kleinkunstfestival Lenzburg (CH)

Clowns for Schools

Started 20222

The Clown Duo Jac & Joe is part of kklick - the cultural education platform for southern Switzerland. The online platform www.kklick.ch brings together cultural education offers for schools and teachers by region, school level and subject area. Are you an interested teacher? Find our clown theatre offers and workshops on kklick here.

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Giggle Doctor

Started 2024

Jacqueline Bischofberger works for the Theodora Foundation as Dr. Wipp. She visits children in children's hospitals, rehabilitation and special schools. Find out more about her work here.

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Red Cross Clown

Started 2023

Jacqueline Bischofberger is part of the red cross clown program from the red cross Switzerland. Clowns play for refugee children in federal asylum centres and create light moments together in sometimes difficult times.

Text in multiple languages stating 'Croix-Rouge suisse, Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz, Croce Rossa Svizzera' with a large red cross on the right side.
Logo of Redcross Clowns featuring a clown face with a red nose, black hat, and smiling expression.

Clown Workshop

Started 2022

Jacqueline Bischofberger offers clown workshops in minimalist clowning for children and adults. It is a search for the inner clown. A clown is a copy of yourself, only more open, more naive, more fragile, more spontaneous. You will not disguise yourself, but rather take off your disguise and mask as a serious person. You will learn to let the impulse of movement precede the word and the impulse of action precede the thought. No previous experience is necessary.

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  • "Jacqueline is a wonderful clown and a great teacher. She radiates goodwill and acceptance and gives us confidence in our own abilities."

    Maria V. participant workshop 2024

  • "Thank you very much for this great day - I laughed a lot and learnt a lot. I couldn't wish for more from a clown workshop!"

    Barbara S. workshop participant, 2024

  • "The workshop was very well organised and structured. The energy level was great. In the evening I was exhausted but happy. Jacqueline has a very pleasant way of leading and gives clear, constructive feedback. Many thanks!!!!"

    Dorothee B. workshop participant, 2024

  • "I loved the structure and the way we worked on the topic. I would gladly choose Jacqueline again for a workshop!"

    Alessandra R. participant workshop 2024

  • "I really liked Jacqueline's uncomplicated and direct manner."

    Susanne M. participant workshop 2024

  • "I particularly liked Jacqueline's professional and uncomplicated manner"

    Conny O. participant workshop 2024

  • "Everything was great! It was a clearly structured course, well explained, lots of opportunities to practise, she has a very pleasant manner, it was exciting, informative and fun."

    Miriam G. participant workshop 2024

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