This installation is a creation by Roni Lugassi, Inga Schmidt, Tünde Szakos and Kim Kong in collaboration with mental health patients.
The installation takes over an entire room within the nightclub Wilde Renate and reimagines it as a bedroom during lock down. The space also contains a number of framed photographs, paintings and video art. Its both evocative and contemplative, a relatabl...
2020-09-19 14:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Its a crazy time to be producing shows. Normally a somewhat innocent past time, I'm mostly aiming to bring people a little delight, make them laugh, and have a nice night out. But increasingly I feel like the picture above, on the left is how I look, on the right is how I feel!
Even as I write this, I received a call that a show I produce on the weekend must be cancelled due to a covid ca...
2020-09-17 11:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a piece I have been working on for quite sometime with my collaborator Liliana Velasquez. Eventually it made it into our full length theatre show a Pussy Powered Protest. I guess you can see why it fits there.
While we both mostly make work in the world of comedy, we also both have a passion for being provocative, and for experimentation, theatre and activism.
This piece com...
2020-09-15 14:52:52 +0000 UTC View Post
As you may have heard, I've been very happy to be working regularly at the Berlin nightclub Wilde Renate, which has reopened to house an immersive theatrical experience. This has given me a chance to exercise some forgotten creative muscles, and I am there so often I have been working on developing new material.
I've started working on a gender bending striptease using my toy, the 'therem...
2020-08-29 13:59:59 +0000 UTC View Post
My little lockdown passion project turned into a real life show this weekend! It was so cool to see my little baby turned into a fully fledged show with an in the flesh audience. The show was still live streamed on facebook and I have just uploaded to youtube today so you can watch from anywhere in the world!
Also a massive thank you to my new patrons, you get your shout out during the sh...
2020-08-24 10:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm working on some new popohund/ bumdog videos.
Here's a very exclusive peek into the creative process...new story line, new characters, same old cheeky mayhem.
This time we are entering the art world. Gonna start working on the props, making a real breakable frame etc next.
What do you think?
Any suggestions of how we can make this bigger?
2020-08-20 20:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
I was very flattered to be approached last month by Jana Rothe, a Luxemborgish photographer who is completing a Masters' study on the female clown.
She drove to Berlin to photograph and interview me about my art and creative practice.
I am so happy with the results - this fabulous collection showcasing the many cheesey looks of my alter ego Richard P Dick Van Johnson!
The port...
2020-08-17 10:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Well Berlin has really come back to life! While the nightclubs are still closed, a lot of interesting art and theatre experiences are starting to emerge to feed your soul. I'm incredibly happy to be back on the stage again and being creative in front of a live audience.
For you wonderful patrons based in Berlin I can offer a range of free and discounted tickets. For those of you in the re...
2020-08-11 17:59:59 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been lucky enough to be involved in this immersive performance installation at the nightclub Wilde Renate. The club is famous for its wild parties and fetish nights, and some of those promoters including Trash Era and House of the Red Doors joined forces to capture their spirit in the new format.
As usual, I'm a goofy clown, but I get to hang out backstage with half naked burlesque d...
2020-08-05 10:31:18 +0000 UTC View Post
I've been involved in this epic fundraiser for the Black Sex Workers' Collective under the leadership of the incredible, edible, Akynos (seriously, do yourself a favour and check out the bombshell activist) https://www.akynos.com/
She pulled off a humungus 22 hour program of online events to raise awareness for bl...
2020-07-30 11:38:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Yep, like the name says. I have my whole own version of rapunzel using adult toys. Yes, I had to buy a lot of toys to figure this out.
Now this is a very arty form of puppetry called 'object theatre' where ordinary day to day objects are transformed into lifelike creatures using the magic of theatre. Cool huh?
Here I am testing out the act at Berlin's prolific Cosmic Comedy Cl...
2020-07-21 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Its finally here!
I'm super excited to launch my FIRST EVER music project. I've been working away at a bunch of songs and this is the first one that has been taken all the way through to completion.
The clip above will be shareable on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_oE9msqFJg 2020-07-15 17:24:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Balls to the Wall is back again with a hot showcase at the Wall Comedy Club 18 July. Last time my popohund got back on stage and shook the dust off. This time I'm working on something new, I hope it will be ready in time!
Every month we invite some very established players from the professional Englisha nd German comedy circuit. I'm pretty excited about this one, we have Tim Whelen ...
2020-07-15 15:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
I am inordinantly excited to be able to perform in real life once again!
We have a new home at Zum Krokodil bar on Weserstrasse and are bringing you more music, comedy, poetry and surprises every Sunday in real life.
Our opening show at the new venue was absolutely glorious, with sunshine, smiling faces, and a return to stage of many of our wonderful family of performers. Including,...
2020-07-13 15:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's another insight into the process of making our new (soon to be) hit song 'eels'.
So what's happening here? Myself and Hadas Hinkis are creating scatted layers to add depth and texture to the song. We aren't using headphones, they are actually binaural microphones that sit in your ear cavities. They are super sensitive and pick up the direction and distance of every sound. We will w...
2020-07-06 15:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This is pretty exciting!
Next week I will launch my first ever song - in my first ever band! We're called Mystery Fun Club, and the first single is a tribute to the eels in the Sumida Aquarium in Tokyo. These little guuys were starting to get shy from all the isolation during corona times and the Aquarium set up a bunch of ipads next to the tank and asked the general public to facetime th...
2020-07-04 15:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The diamond pussy is a mystery with a twist! Follow detective 'Spec' on his journey of discovery.
Here you can see me perform it live at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London.
Thanks so much to the crew at Bar Wotever for the fantastic footage and editing!
2020-06-23 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi there!
I'm so excited and happy to announce that I'm back - in real life!
This weekend I have my first two real life gigs in Berlin since we went into lockdown several months ago.
For those of you based in Berlin, I'd love to see you there!
On Saturday night I will be at the Wall Comedy Club for the return of 2020-06-19 13:23:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Channeling rock star feels in Wheels and Dollbaby designer pin up wear plus lingere. TBH this is the kind of outfit I like to go out in on a Friday or Saturday night. Perhaps you'll see me out and about some time!
Shot by my regular photographer Victor Muruet.
2020-06-17 11:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Tuesday Teaser!
Tomorrow I'll post the photo shoot set that this cover image is from.
Series by the wonderful photographer Victor Muruet.
Hope you have a titilating Tuesday, ta-ta till tomorrow!
2020-06-16 11:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
THANK YOU!
Once again I say thanks to all you new supporters live on my streamed show!
Every two weeks I transform into my drag king persona, Richard P Dick Van Johnson and put on a talk show. I host interesting talents from all around the world, usually based in Berlin. We do interviews, stand up comedy sets and play songs, and I bring you the most breaking bunker news.
This ...
2020-06-08 11:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's some absurdist ads I've been working on which I'll chop up and use in my new web series, the Richard P Dick Van Johnson Show.
I had fun experimenting with the terrible new green screen I just bought! And also dressing up in SOME of my sequined dress collection.
... 2020-06-03 15:06:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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Clown Slam is a monthly clown competition I run in Berlin. As you can see it gets totally wild!
We have all kinds of clowns signing up; sexy clowns, scary clowns, funny red nosed clowns, transgender clowns, young clowns, old clowns, Clowns from the USA, Germany, Egypt, France, Israel and beyond! I often have school groups in the audience, which makes for some awkward co...
2020-06-02 15:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
EXCLUSIVE PHOTO SHOOT
This is slightly more serious than usual, a classic boudoir shoot. Not weird, not experimental. I just enjoyed creating something simple and elegant with bows, curls and lace.
This shoot was taken by the wonderful photographer Victor Muruet, who I have collaborated with many times. He is originally from Mexico but now based in Sydney Australia.
The shoot ...
2020-05-19 21:15:20 +0000 UTC View Post
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Boy oh boy, this one is cool!
So this is a one off performance I did at what is arguably Berlin's hottest drag show.
The character is a tragic showgirl/drag performer going by the name of Candida. I made her myself in New York using mostly carved and painted foam. The face is an articulated mask (meaning that the jaw of the mask moves) that I made f...
2020-05-12 14:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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Last Clown Slam I also introduced a running gag to torment my poor character Shazza the Australian wildlife ranger.
With the help of my trusty assistant, Squirmy McWormy, I was attacked by a range of dangerous animals, and had the opportunity to demonstrate what you should do when confront with these animals in the wild.
Crocodile - fasted their jaws with a hair-t...
2020-05-08 15:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
THANK YOU!
Thank y'all! I'm so happy, excited & grateful to see a bunch you here on my brand new pateron. I did a personal shout out in the last episode of the Richard P Dick Van Johnson Show, right after my interview with the bunny rabbit.
Since COVID-19 cancelled all my gigs, I've started up two regular livestreaming shows to make sure I keep flexing my creative muscles. Wowee...
2020-05-06 14:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
You may not know this, but I have been producing a weekly open mic show livestreamed on Sundays.
Sunday Slips is an infamous open mic that has been running in a smoky Berlin dive bar for over six years. It was the first place I performed in Berlin and through that special space I met a whole community of artists, experimenting, developing work, practicing & growing every week. T...
2020-04-30 08:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The concept behind these images was a project called 'Merkins Annual'. The idea: to create the world's first fashion magazine for pubic wigs. This would be high concept FASHUN, showcasing the possibilities in stylish merkins for all seasons.
This particular shoot was done on a rooftop venue in Greenpoint, New York called the Mothership. It was a sunny summer's day, perfect for this sporty...
2020-04-27 14:07:33 +0000 UTC View Post
This was a recent performance last December in London at the gorgeous club, the Royal Vauxhall Tavern. I love performing there because they treat you so well, the crowd are fun and friendly and the music keeps you dancing all night. I was lucky enough to share the stage with another incredible performer, the sword swallower and burlesque dancer, Missa Blue. You can check her out over here: 2020-04-17 10:56:01 +0000 UTC View Post