He may be small in stature, but the ‘little clown’ in the Moscow Circus makes up for it with big laughs.
The popular Charlie Chaplin look-alike has had a colourful upbringing which thrust him to the spotlight in theatre, and eventually the circus stage.
Born in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, Gagik Avetisyan’s passion for the performing arts began at the age of 12 and saw him graduate from two theatre studios in the following years.
He then went on to play various characters with famous Armenian artists in film, where he leaned more towards comedy.
Mr Avetisyan’s flair for satire would soon see him invited to star in the Yerevan Circus and tour the domestic region as far as Uzbekistan.
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After participating in several festivals and circuses in Europe over a near three-decade career, Mr Avetisyan then made his way to Aussie shores in 2021 to begin work with the Great Moscow Circus.
Great Moscow Circus’ vocalist Diana Holt and clown Gagik Avetisyan. Credit: Lachlan Allen/Geraldton Guardian
When asked about his work as the little clown, Mr Avetisyan’s answer was simple.
“I really love this country and the Australian crowds,” he said.
The feeling is mutual, with Tour Marketing Manager Mark Edgley saying the crowds love Mr Avetisyan right back.
“This guys is amazing at what he does, he does about four or five acts during the show and ties it all together seamlessly,” he said.
“He’s one of the best clowns going around and he fits in perfectly here at the Moscow Circus.
“Gagik has perfected his craft and the crowd loves his character and interaction with them during the show.”
You can see the little clown perform at the Great Moscow Circus in Kwinana from June 9 to 25 at Calista Oval before the circus travels interstate.
For more information or to book your tickets, visit greatmoscowcircus.com.au.