ONCE UPON A CLOWN STORY

What happens when a clown has to tell a story… seriously?
Once Upon a Clown Story is a playful, tender and highly interactive family show starring Nika, a clown who dreams of becoming a professional storyteller. Today is her big opportunity: she is ready to tell The Legend of Sant Jordi, a traditional Spanish folk tale but in her very own, unexpected way.
Through humor, physical comedy, storytelling and constant interaction with the audience, Nika invites children and adults to become part of the story itself. The show unfolds through moments of absurdity, emotion and surprise, where imagination takes the lead and laughter becomes a shared language.
With 45 minutes of funny and tender moments, this show is designed for families and children, but speaks equally to adults. Each performance is unique, as the audience actively participates in creating the story together with the clown.
Created and performed by Mónica Santos, healthcare clown, performer and founder of Big Smiles, this show has been performed more than 200 times in India and Spain since 2018, in theatres, literature festivals, schools, hospitals, community centers and open-air spaces.
A joyful celebration of storytelling, presence and human connection, where nothing ever goes exactly as planned… and that’s where the magic begins.

2 Reasons to come for this show!
Every show is unique. The audience becomes part of the story, shaping the performance live. No two shows are ever the same, making each experience truly special and unrepeatable.
It connects laughter with emotion. Beyond comedy, the show offers tender moments, imagination and genuine human connection, creating a meaningful experience for both children and adults.

About the creator: Mónica Santos is a healthcare clown, performer and trainer, and the founder and director of Big Smiles Association, an organization bringing hospital clowning programs to India since 2017. With over 15 years of experience in performing arts and social intervention, she has worked in hospitals, geriatric centers, literature and children’s theatre festivals, schools and community centers across India and Spain. Since 2017, she has accompanied more than 90,000 people in contexts of high vulnerability, combining humor, tenderness and presence. She is the creator of the hospital clown programs at Tata Memorial Hospital and in the Palliative Care Unit of BJ Wadia Children’s Hospital, both in Mumbai. She currently combines her performances with training programs for professionals in healthcare, education and the social sector. Her family shows are characterized by constant interaction, absurdity and the magic of creating a unique performance together with the audience.