Clint Bolster's extensive list of credits and ongoing projects highlights his diverse and accomplished career as a Character Actor, Theatrical Clown, Commedia Dell'Arte and mask Theatre Specialist, Stilt Performer and trainer, and Teaching Artist. His involvement in numerous festivals, performances, and educational programs in Australia and internationally underscores his significant contributions to the world of theater and the performing arts. 

 

Here's a summary of his credits and current projects:

 

CREDITS

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2024​
 

• The 2024 Fremantle International Street Arts Festival - The Bubble Canteen

• The Joondalup Festival - The Mask Family

• The Red Earth Arts Festival - The Bubble Canteen

• The Mackay Festival of Arts - The Bubble Canteen

• The Rockhampton River Festival - The Bubble Canteen 

• Brisbane Festival  - The Mask Family & Manoeuvre

• Cairns Festival - The Bubble Canteen 

• The Awesome International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things - The Bubble Canteen 

• The Stanthorpe Berry Festival - The Bubble Canteen

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers & The Mask Family - (Australia). 

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

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2022/2023
 

• Slava Snow Show - Australia Tour

• Circfest22 - HIGH TEA with BOOFF

• Brisbane Festival  - Bolster & Lee - The Knock 'Em Downs

• Brisbane Festival - The Bubble Canteen

• The Mackay Festival - HIGH TEA with BOOFF

• Woodford Folk Festival - Bolster & Lee - The Knock Em Downs 

• The Brookfield Show - Bolster & Lee - The Knock Em Downs

• Cairns Festival - The Mask Family Roving Acts

• Country Circs Road Show  - Regional Queensland Tour

• Blackbutt Avocado Festival - Community Project

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers & The Mask Family - (Australia). 

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

 

2021

 

• The North Australia Festival of Arts - HIGH TEA with BOOFF

• The Noosa Alive Festival - HIGH TEA with BOOFF

• Cairns Festival - HIGH TEA with BOOOFF

• The Redlands Performing Arts Centre Season - HIGH TEA with BOOFF

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers & The Mask Family - (Australia). 

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

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2020

 

• The Lost Balloon Creative Development - Arts Queensland and QPAC

• 40+ Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers & The Mask Family - (Australia). 

• 40+ In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

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2019

 

• Writer, Director & Performer of Walkie Talkie in Hong Kong - an original sketch comedy show—a collaboration between Homunculus Theatre Company & Shakespeare4All. 

• Sell out seasons of Debase Productions, Hurry Up And Wait at The China Shanghai International Arts Festival - China. 

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers & The Mask Family - (Australia). 

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

• Queensland Host for Wakakirri - Wakakirri is Australia's largest Story-Dance Festival, involving over 20,000 students across every State and Territory each year. 

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2018

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• The Bureau of Magical Things. Production Company: Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, Australian Television Programme, Channel 11. Role - Clown. Director: Evan Clarry.

• Actor in Shock Therapy Productions, Welcome To Sameville for The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. 

• Writer, Director & Performer in Walkie Talkie in Hong Kong - an original sketch comedy show—a collaboration between Homunculus Theatre Company & Shakespeare4All. 

• Queensland Host for Wakakirri - Wakakirri is Australia's largest Story-Dance Festival, involving over 20,000 students across every State and Territory each year. 

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers & The Mask Family - Australia.

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

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2017
 

• DENNIS as part of The Short & Sweet Festival Queensland –Theatre Strand 1 Audience Choice Award Winner – "Clint Bolster's detailed and beguiling performance is sublimely breathtaking" ★★★★★ – Ian Billings, Comedian & Author, UK.

• The Southern Cross Soloists String Quartet Gala For Young People - The Bangalow Music Festival.  

• 2 Week Artist In- Residence with Shakespeare4All Hong Kong. 

• 3 Month International Exchange and Professional Development & Creative Residency with Vamos Theatre Company – The UK's leading Mask Theatre Company. Clint Bolster received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through the Arts Queensland Individual Professional Development Grant Initiative. 

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre  Roving Stilt Performers & The Mask Family - Australia.

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

• Queensland Host for Wakakirri - Wakakirri is Australia's largest Story-Dance Festival, involving over 20,000 students across every State and Territory each year. 

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2016

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• The role of Ringmaster Z for Creative Generation State Schools Arena Spectacular, Department Of Education and Training at The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. 

• Clown MC in Disruptive Camouflage for Wonderland Festival at The Brisbane Powerhouse. (2016).

• Sell out seasons of Debase Productions, Hurry Up And Wait at The Awesome Festival – International Theatre Festival for Young People in Perth, Toowoomba USQ Theatre, Redlands Performing Arts Centre

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers - Australia.

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

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2015

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• The lead role of Ringmaster Z in the circus spectacular ZIRCUS at Jupiter's Theatre, Hotel & Casino — (2015) - "…a friendly version of Jack Nicholson as the Joker leading the way, we laugh, we gasp, clap and gape!" – Last Minute Live.

•  Sell out seasons of Debase Productions, Hurry Up And Wait at Sydney –Dame Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre,  The Queensland Library.

• Heaven, Hell & Tango – 2 Ballerinas directed by Rosetta Cook - first stage funded by Arts Queensland.

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers - Australia.

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

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2014

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• Sell out seasons of Debase Productions, Hurry Up And Wait at Brisbane Festival at The Spiegeltent (2014).

• The Little Green Road to Fairy Land for Queensland Music Festival —-"…hilarious and brilliantly performed…judging from the abundance of smiles, laughter, and enthusiastic applause, both children and adults alike were mesmerised, entertained and enchanted for the entire performance!", Nelson Lau, Critical Mass.

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers - Australia.

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

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2013

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• Sell out seasons of Debase Productions, Hurry Up And Wait at The Kijimoona International Theatre Festival For Young People in Japan, 3 Month Tour to venues in Fukuoka, Japan, with Kazenoko Theatre Company (Thanks to the help of Arts Queensland Funding).

• The Three Little Endangered Animals for Artslink Queensland.

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers - Australia.

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

 

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2012

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• Sell out seasons of Debase Productions, Hurry Up And Wait at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival  - where the show received five stars critical acclaim —-"If you don't have children, find some and take them or simply take yourself – you'll love it!"– Broadway Baby, Edinburgh, "… the audience, children and parents alike, are in constant fits of laughter. At the end of the show, I heard one child ask, 'Can we watch it again?'" ★★★★★ – Informed Edinburgh, "A pleasing, fun and intelligent show." ★★★★★ Broadway Baby, Edinburgh.

• Suckers by Harvest Rain Theatre Company - "Clint Bolster magnifies his movement and facial expressions as the shady salesman. He has had a decade to familiarise himself with the art of clowning, and it shows in this performance" -★★★★★ - Meredith McLean, XS Entertainment. (2012).

• Much Ado About Nothing and The Wind in the Willows for 4MBS Classic FM.

• Drama On The High Seas by 4MBS on Princess Crusie Liners.

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers - Australia.

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

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2011

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• Sell out seasons of Debase Productions, Hurry Up And Wait with Queensland Theatre Company.

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers - Australia.

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia.

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2004 -2020

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• Cafe Floriani - Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia & Tasmania Secondary Schools Tours - Co-Presented by Transient Theatre Company, Nexus Arts Victoria, The Queensland Arts Council, Artslink Queensland, Lightwire Theatrical Productions & Homunculus Theatre Company. "I laughed until I cried!" ★★★★★ -- Robyn Hickey, St Mary District School, Tasmania. (2004 - 2020).

• The Spirit Of The Mask - Queensland Secondary Schools Tour - Co-Presented by Transient Theatre Company, The Queensland Arts Council, Artslink Queensland, Lightwire Theatrical Productions & Homunculus Theatre Company. "A fantastic introduction to Commedia and the use of the mask. Great to have the students actively involved. Very skilled performers: quick-witted and experienced improvisers. Excellent production." ★★★★★ -- Castle Hill High, NSW (2004 - 2020).

• Thoughts Have Feelings Too - Queensland Primary Schools Tour - Co-Presented by Transient Theatre Company, The Queensland Arts Council, Artslink Queensland, Lightwire Theatrical Productions & Homunculus Theatre Company. Supported by The Mental Health Association Of Queensland. "The best performance that I've ever seen—very entertaining. Very professional. Very talented! Most appropriate material! ★★★★★-- St Francis Xavier, QLD  (2004 - 2020).

• 20 Lazzis In A Hat - Queensland Secondary Schools Tour -  Homunculus Theatre Company. "Brisbane Drama Teachers are so lucky to have such a valuable resource as Homunculus Theatre Company available to them - I have many colleagues in other parts of the world who are envious that I have Commedia specialists on my doorstep!" ★★★★★-- Padua College, QLD  (2015 - 2020).

• Absurd4 - Queensland Secondary Schools Tour - Homunculus Theatre Company. "A brilliant clown!" ★★★★★ --Molly, Brumm, Drama Co-Ordinator, Samford Valley Steiner School, QLD (2015 - 2020.

• The Ruins  - Feature Film - Extra - Beach Guy.

• The Search For The 5th Element and BOOFF In Concert for Universal Studios Japan Osaka.

• Aerial Angels Stilts for Aerial Angels Productions and Jupiter's Casino.

• The Treasure Hunt Clowns with Collusion Ensemble.

• Freak Street for Woodford Folk Festival.

• 100 + Festival & Corporate Events  - Manoeuvre Roving Stilt Performers - Australia: 2004 - 2020.

• 100 + In Schools Programs - Homunculus Theatre Company - Australia: 2004 - 2020.

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CURRENT PROJECTS

 

Clint is currently in creative development with The Southern Cross Soloists for a show entitled "The Secret Lives Of Composers," as the Lead Clown MC and plays the bells and theremin.

 

He is also a key performer in "The Bubble Effect: Disco Show – for More Than Mime Theatre" - a giant projected bubble encapsulating a performer who blends circus aerials and dances in a one-hour event.

 

In development for "DENNIS" - a moving, heart-warming, non-verbal, full-face mask theatre production. This is a story of a lonely, loveable and misunderstood character who lives by himself in a small flat in Worcester, UK. Dennis has always wanted to fall in love; however, he has never attained it so far. He has seen what love is supposed to be - on the television, couples holding hands in the streets, the next-door neighbours' dogs every Sunday morning. However, Dennis himself has never had a companion ... until now! Funny and poignant, Dennis explores the human condition and is written and performed by Clint. 

 

 

MENTORS

 

His mentors include Annie Lee of The Kransky Sisters, Derek Scott of Slavas Snow Show, Margi Brown Ash of Force OF Circumstance and Tony Kishawi of Commedia Unmasked.

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Clint Bolster is a Character Actor, Theatrical Clown, Commedia Dell'Arte & Mask Theatre Specialist, Stilt Performer & Trainer and Teaching Artist from Brisbane, Australia.