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The Wickie
By Richie Whitehead
Created by Richie Whitehead
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Show Description
A maritime tale of madness.
A salty man vs an angry ocean.
A clownesque, physical comedy about a lighthouse keeper who loses his shoe.
Genre and Content
Content Warnings
The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 12-15 and up
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Seat Reservations and Show Tickets
| Add to Schedule | Date | Time | Ticket Options | Quantity | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 08/02 BFF | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/03 | 1:00 PM | ||||
| Tue 08/05 | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Wed 08/06 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/10 | 8:30 PM |
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Cast and Crew
Richie Whitehead
Creator, PerformerRichie Whitehead is a clown and theatre-maker living in Chicago who loves creating and supporting playful, imaginative theatre. They have created 7 full-length clown/physical-comedy/character new works that have been performed internationally over 300 times across the US, UK and France. Richie has completed the 2-year performance school with master clown teacher Philippe Gaulier, and has studied clown and physical comedy extensively with Aitor Basauri, Carlo Jacucci, and Dody Disanto.
Marc Frost
Direction, CollaborationMarc is an actor, deviser, educator who has performed and produced work in Brazil, Ireland, Spain, the United States and the United Kingdom. He created Theater Unspeakable as a platform for original works of devised, physical theater. Based in Chicago, the award-winning company has toured nationally, performing at venues including Lincoln Center Education (NY) and Kennedy Center (DC). He currently teaches at Columbia College Chicago and Roosevelt University. Frost is also a proud graduate of the Commercial Theatre Institute’s 14-Week Training Program for Commercial Theatre Producers in New York City.
Salomé Mooij
Direction, CollaborationSalomé is a Belgium-based performance artist, contemporary clown and director. Born in The Hague (Netherlands) she studied philosophy at the University of Ghent and theatre directing at the theatre academy RITCS in Brussels. Her work explores the intersection of performance and artistic research: physical thinking characterized by a desire to explore, unfold and connect the micro and macro levels of our existence. She plays base in a clown band and dreams of creating a clown opera.
Carly Lucas
Merchandise CaptainCarly is a Delaware-based artist (and Richie's childhood neighbor) who creates jewelry, ceramics, terrariums and all sorts of other crafts. All merch, including the lighthouse earrings and necklaces for The Wickie, are made by hand and made from the heart.
More Information
Awards and Accolades:
Winner - Volunteer Choice Award - Ottawa Fringe Festival 2025
Winner - Most Outrageous Fake Accent - Ottawa Fringe Festival 2025
Winner - Best Strip Tease Dance Scene - Fringe PVD (Providence Fringe Festival)
Ottawa Audience Reviews:
Critic's Review
Ottawa-Gatineau's APT631 Review of ' The Wickie' - Link here
FAQ
What is a clownesque, physical comedy?
Contemporary clown is a theatre genre that mines the messiness of the human experience for comedy and drama. It encourages the performer to share their playfulness, imagination and ridiculousness with the audience in pursuit of laughter. Clown emphasizes creating rapport with the audience and embracing the risk and aliveness of live performance :)
Is there audience participation?
Yes! There are a few moments of audience participation. They are opt-in, consent-based opportunities for the audience to play a small part in the show if they wish!
