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The Mother

Claudia Pompeya

Clown, Comedy & Improv, Immersive & Interactive Experience

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Punk, Priestess, and Ghost. Experience a dream walk of mother archetypes. Watch meaning unravel while absurdity echoes. Somewhere between nonsense and what is holy, The Mother emerges...from the dissonant void. Be soft and surrender, it might be funny. It could be grief. Bring your body and leave expectations. A comedy, ritual, or misunderstanding? We don’t know.

With over 100 offerings from rebellious circus, delicious dance, fearless theatre and activist art to workshops, parties, and more Cannonball pushes the boundaries of live performance at four different venues this Fringe. Come as you are and stay past bedtime at cannonballfestival.org.

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Run Time: 55 mins
Ticket Price: $25

PWYC Options $5+

Venue: Asian Arts Initiative Black Box Theater

Dates: September 13, 2025 - September 15, 2025

September 13, 2025 2.00pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 14, 2025 3.30pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 15, 2025 8.00pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options


About the Artist

Former corporate graphic designer turned vessel of poetic nonsense, Claudia Pompeya is a visual artist and 'accidental' clown. She blends visual storytelling with physical performance and soft chaos. She's travelled the world to train with DellArte, renowned British comedy troupe Spymonkey, Dr Brown, and more. Her first clown work, In My Room, was featured in Wave Pool Art Gallery's Faux Real exhibition. The Mother is her first live solo clown show, which had its WIP premiere at the 2025 Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

  • Claudia Pompeya Writer/Performer

Accessibility & Content Considerations

Contact the Fringe Festival Box Office for up to date accessibility information.

This event is appropriate for ages 13+

Adult Language

Strobe/Flashing Lights

Audience Interaction

Mention of abortion, suicidal ideation, and allusions to parental trauma.

Covid-19 Safety policy

Masks are required during this event


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