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About the Philosophy of RED NOSES Clowndoctors

Sigmund Freud once said, »Those who can’t laugh laugh anymore, are no longer viable.« In our view, this sentence underlines the fact that laughter is an essential human need.

We not only witness the power of humour in our daily work in the hospitals, but it’s also confirmed by doctors and nurses. In fact, happiness and laughter are often perceived as inappropriate in the hospital environment, especially in difficult situations. However, it’s exactly in these situations that one should feel free to laugh for the simple reason that laughter can generate relief and a feeling of liberation, and it can have an immense effect on one’s attitude towards life.

We demand high artistic and empathic standards from our clowndoctors. They have to train extensively to ensure that they can meet patients of all ages and under all circumstances with sensibility and respect, and then take them into a joyful, colourful and magical world.

The experiences of our clowns are as varied as life itself: from cheerful and happy to touching and emotional. This is also evident in the impressive stories in this book, all of which are based on true situations.

Enjoy reading them!

Monica Culen and Giora Seeliger

Founders of RED NOSES Clowndoctors