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Clown Kai Eikermann: From Ghana to Bremerhaven – A life full of humor!
Kai Eikermann, clown in the Bremerhaven fishing port, celebrates the ease of failure with his new piece.
Clown Kai Eikermann: From Ghana to Bremerhaven – A life full of humor!
Kai Eikermann, the charismatic clown from Bremerhaven, captivates the audience with his strange performances in the theater at the fishing port. Born in East Berlin and moved to Ghana at the age of nine, he brings a diverse mix of unique experiences and skills to his art. Eikermann, who has already completed 750 shows at Circus Roncalli, has set himself one goal: to show people that failure is part of life. “It's completely crazy what we're experiencing here,” he says, adding that his work is a thank you to life.
After the challenges of the corona pandemic, Eikermann dedicated himself to writing and created a stage play to counteract the emptiness during the time of isolation. Together with director Peter Koettlitz, he developed the solo piece “Vom UnSinn des Lebens”, which offers a refreshing mix of dance, rap and performance. For Koettlitz, this was a new experience that illustrates the clown's contemporary approach: “We combine profundity with nonsense,” says Eikermann.
A clown with many talents
Kai Eikermann is not only a clown, but also a talented dancer. He is known as the world champion in breakdancing and inspires both younger and older generations with his special dance style, the “Electric Boogie”. It's about more than just dancing; His body image was significantly influenced by his time in Ghana, where he lived out the music and rhythm without fear. Eikermann describes himself as a modern clown, whose trademarks are his dancing belly and the “pointy egg head”.
Television also knows him; Many RTL viewers remember his appearance on “Supertalent”, where he won 64,000 euros. His career began as a street artist in Berlin, without a big stage. This experience taught him to interact with the audience and involve them in his performance.
The change in circus tradition
The circus landscape has changed significantly in the last few decades. Many traditional circuses, such as the Renz Circus in Upper Franconia, are fighting for survival. Due to financial difficulties as a result of the corona pandemic, the Renz Circus has seen its glory days behind it. Economic conditions are challenging for many family businesses, and important animal welfare issues arise. Eikermann himself is strongly rooted in the tradition of the circus, and he shows that contemporary circus life is undergoing further development.
Circus society could change, but there are efforts to recognize the circus as a cultural asset in Germany and to create new forms of storytelling and a better understanding of the art. Projects like the Circus Festival Lite in Berlin show that contemporary circus continues to be supported and that artists like Eikermann play an important role within these new structures.
During the tour, Eikermann plans to expand his act with further innovative elements; in Cologne even machines such as spring machines and cordless screwdrivers are part of his performance. Let's stay tuned to see what surprises this extraordinary clown will offer us.