Gardi Hutter facts for kids
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Gardi Hutter
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Gardi Hutter as Jeanne d'ArPpo
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Hutter, Gardi
5 March 1953 |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Other names | CLOWNESKES THEATER |
| Occupation | Clown, comedian, child literature writer, actress |
| Years active | 1981– |
| Style | comedian, cabaret |
| Awards | Gardi Hutter#Awards |
Gardi Hutter, born on March 5, 1953, in Altstätten, Switzerland, is a famous Swiss clown, comedian, writer, and actress. She is known for her unique "clown theatre" style, which combines comedy, acting, and storytelling without relying much on words. Gardi Hutter has performed all over the world and has also written books for children.
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Gardi Hutter's Early Life and Training
Gardi Hutter was born in Altstätten, a town in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. She studied at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zürich from 1974 to 1977. There, she learned about theatre education and how to teach acting.
Becoming a Clown Master
After her studies in Zürich, Gardi Hutter went to the Centro di ricerca per il teatro (CRT) in Milan, Italy. This was a special research center for theatre. She spent three years there, learning to become a "maestro" or master clown. This time was like an apprenticeship, helping her become a recognized member of the clown community. She learned from famous teachers like Mario Gonzales and Nani Colombaioni.
Gardi Hutter's Performances and Tours
Since 1981, Gardi Hutter has performed her clown shows over 3,300 times. She has visited more than 30 countries on four different continents. Her shows have been seen in places like Brazil, China, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and the USA. Many TV stations in 17 countries have also shown her performances.
Special Performances in Switzerland
In 1991, for Switzerland's 700th anniversary, Gardi Hutter played a special role. She acted as a woman jester in the Swiss Parliament's Federal Assembly Chamber. Later, in 1998, she helped write a play for her hometown's 700th-year celebration. She also starred in a play called Romulus der Grosse at the Schauspielhaus Zürich in 1997 and 1998.
Gardi Hutter's Clown Theatre Style
Gardi Hutter's special "Clowneskes Theater" has been touring since 1981. She performs in many different places, from big concert halls to small barns and cultural centers. She has even performed in festivals and in favelas (poor neighborhoods) in Latin America.
A Unique Kind of Cabaret
Gardi Hutter created a new type of cabaret theatre in Switzerland and nearby countries. Her clown shows do not rely heavily on spoken language. This means her performances can be understood by people from many different countries. Because of this, she has performed and had her shows recorded in Eastern Europe, and both Southern and Northern America.
Gardi Hutter's Books for Children
Gardi Hutter is also a talented writer of children's books. As of November 2014, she had written four "mamma mia!" books. Three of these books have beautiful illustrations by Catherine Louis and have been translated into several languages. One of her books was even made into an audiobook.
Gardi Hutter's Awards and Recognition
Gardi Hutter has received many awards for her work since 1987. These awards come from Switzerland and other countries around the world. Some of her notable awards include:
- 1987 Prix de la Presse from Cannes, France
- 1990 Hans Reinhart-Ring, a very important Swiss theatre award
- 2005 Schweizer KleinKunstPreis from Switzerland
- 2007 FringeNYC Overall excellence award from New York, USA
- 2014 Prix Walo for her show "WANDERFUL"
- 2019 Honorary companion ZHdK – University of the Arts Zurich
Gardi Hutter's Creative Works
Cabaret Shows
Gardi Hutter has created many popular cabaret shows, often working with others.
- 1981 Jeanne d’ArPpo – Die tapfere Hanna - her first solo show.
- 1984 Abra Catastrofe – Eine Hexenkomödie - a comedy about witches.
- 1988 So ein Käse - another solo show.
- 2003 Die Souffleuse - a solo show about a theatre helper.
- 2010 Die Schneiderin - a solo show about a seamstress.
Musicals
She has also been part of several musicals:
- 2005 The bride - a musical she performed in.
- 2006 Honkystonky by Huttystucky - a musical created for children.
- 2014 WANDERFUL - There's no Piz like Show Piz - a musical performed in Zürich.
Books
Here are some of the books Gardi Hutter has written:
- Mamma mia! Lass das Zaubern (1997)
- Mamma mia! Was haben wir geweint (1999)
- Mamma mia! Geh nicht weg (2001)
- Der kleine See und das Meer (2001)
Film Appearances
Gardi Hutter has also acted in several films:
- 1989 Fata Morgana
- 1993 Hanna & Rocky (she also helped write this one)
- 2006 Alles bleibt anders
- 2007 Tell
See also
In Spanish: Gardi Hutter para niños
