He’s billed as a “certified lunatic and master of the impossible,” but Tomáš Kubínek is also known as a comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian, and all-round charmer.
About to give Greater Vernon audiences of almost all ages a one-man show of absurd stories, death defying experiments and spontaneous hilarity, Kubínek made his first performance at the age of nine before a circle of elderly magicians.
“Transcending categorization, Kubínek’s work leaves audiences clutching their sides with laughter, breathless, and madly in love,” reads a press release from the Vernon Performing Arts Centre society, which is presenting Kubínek as the last show of its kids series, Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m.
By age 13, Kubínek had an agent and was performing sleight-of-hand tricks in coffee houses between folk-music acts. While still in his teens, he made his circus debut with a Brazilian clown duo as the rear half of a two-person horse.
Three decades later, Kubínek has made appearances in more than 30 countries, winning him the hearts of audiences in thousands of theaters, opera houses, television specials, on Broadway and at international festivals of culture.
Kubínek has received numerous awards for his work, including the Moers Comedy Prize from The International Comedy Arts Festival in Germany, The Schneestern Award from the International Festival of Humor in Arosa, Switzerland, and the Samuel Beckett Theatre Award from The Dublin Theater Festival in Ireland.
“This performance is intended for ages six to 106. Please note that due to the focused nature of the performance, it is not recommended for babies and very young children,” warns the PAC society.
Tickets for Tomáš Kubínek: Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible are $15 for all seats, and are available at the Ticket Seller box office at 250-549-SHOW (7469) or online at www.ticketseller.ca.
