Press & News
Interviews, profiles and reviews tracing Anatoli Akerman’s work across contemporary circus, physical theatre and film.
Featured Press
NU MAGAZINE · AUSTRIA · 2022
Dummheit erfordert Mut
A major personal profile about Anatoli’s philosophy of humour, international life and work with Cirque du Soleil, Circus Roncalli, KUKU and Tim Burton’s Dumbo.
“Anatoli Akerman zählt zu den sensibelsten Clowns der Welt.”
NU Magazine
DER HAUBENTAUCHER · AUSTRIA · 2026
Der Clown ist los!
An independent review of Splinters at La Strada Graz, focusing on audience interaction, verbal play and precision.
“Organisiertes Chaos, sprachliche Raffinesse, präzises Timing und Spiel mit den Zuseher:innen.”
Der Haubentaucher
Press Coverage
Süddeutsche Zeitung — Germany — 15 October 2023
Bissig, auch ohne Tiere
A review of Circus Roncalli in Munich that describes Anatoli as “der größte Star hier in der Manege”.
der Grazer — Austria — 1 July 2021
La Strada: Humor ist Trumpf
Festival preview for KUKU at the Orpheum Graz.
der Grazer — Austria — 29 July 2021
Wenn die Clowns kommen
The article presents Anatoli alongside Leo Bassi and Gardi Hutter and describes him as one of the most subtle clowns worldwide.
der Grazer — Austria — 3 August 2021
Clown-Theater als Poesiefest
A warm review of KUKU, praising its poetry, physical performance and melancholy humour.
tanz.at — Austria — 5 August 2021
3 x La Strada: Zirkus- und (gar menschliche) Tierwelten
A detailed review of KUKU highlighting the emotional depth, subtle humour and Anatoli’s artistic and physical precision.
der Grazer — Austria — 5 September 2024
Arsonore: Fulminantes Konzert und Anatoli rockte Planetensaal
Coverage of the Arsonore opening concert at Schloss Eggenberg, where Anatoli performed with musicians from the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic orchestras.
Kleine Zeitung — Austria — 6 December 2024
Der Liebe wegen: Wenn Clowns die Manege gegen die Steiermark tauschen
A feature about Anatoli, Gensi, Circus Roncalli and Anatoli’s connection to Styria.
ORF Steiermark — Austria — 19 December 2020
Cirque Noël: Verschoben, nicht aufgehoben
A report showing Anatoli preparing KUKU and developing his physical-comedy material in Graz.
MeinBezirk — Austria — 28 July 2026
La Strada kommt nach Kalsdorf
Regional coverage of Anatoli Akerman and Christoph Schiele bringing Splinters to Kalsdorf.
5 Minuten — Austria — 26 July 2021
Starclown in Graz
A preview of KUKU at the Grazer Orpheum, highlighting Anatoli’s international career.
Annenpost — Austria — 21 July 2021
Musik, Tanz und Co: Festivals im Sommer
Festival coverage featuring Anatoli and his theatre production KUKU.
VORmagazin — Austria — 8 September 2022
Circus Roncalli: All for ART for All
Vienna coverage presenting Anatoli among Roncalli’s distinctive and recognised clown characters.
Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung — Germany
So tickt Roncalli-Clown Anatoli Akerman
A newspaper interview about humour, family, Circus Roncalli and KUKU.
Nordwest-Zeitung — Germany — 1 April 2015
Die Welt zu Hause im bunten Zirkus
A detailed feature about Anatoli’s international background, artistic training and journey to becoming a professional clown.
BAD AACHEN — Germany — April 2023
Wo Zirkus Kunst ist …
The magazine highlights Anatoli’s juggling, slapstick, charm and elegance in Circus Roncalli’s All for Art for All.
Circus News — Italy — 7 March 2024
Intervista al Clown Anatoli Akerman
An Italian specialist interview introducing Anatoli as one of the most important living clowns.
English Guide
der Grazer — Austria — 1 July 2021
Original: La Strada: Humor ist Trumpf
English: La Strada: Humour Is the Winning Card
Main theme: A La Strada festival preview introducing KUKU and Anatoli Akerman’s international clown career.
Quote: “Anatoli bringt feingestrickte Comedy auf die Orpheum-Bühne.”
English: “Anatoli brings finely crafted comedy to the Orpheum stage.”
der Grazer — Austria — 29 July 2021
Original: Wenn die Clowns kommen
English: When the Clowns Come
Main theme: La Strada presents Anatoli alongside Leo Bassi and Gardi Hutter, with a focus on KUKU, melancholy, poetry and his international career.
Quote: “Anatoli Akerman gehört zu den feinsinnigsten Clowns weltweit.”
English: “Anatoli Akerman is one of the most subtle and refined clowns in the world.”
tanz.at — Austria — 5 August 2021
Original: 3 x La Strada: Zirkus- und (gar menschliche) Tierwelten
English: 3 x La Strada: Circus Worlds and (Very Human) Animal Worlds
Main theme: A review of KUKU praising its mix of humour, melancholy, emotional depth and physical performance.
Quote: “…bei dem insbesondere Akerman kaum jemand die Hand reichen kann…”
English: “…especially when it comes to Akerman, hardly anyone can match him…”
Süddeutsche Zeitung — Germany — 15 October 2023
Original: Bissig, auch ohne Tiere
English: Biting, Even Without Animals
Main theme: A Circus Roncalli premiere review in Munich highlighting the clowns as the emotional centre of the show and singling out Anatoli as its standout performer.
Quote: “Der russisch-ukrainische Israeli Anatoli Akerman ist der größte Star hier in der Manege.”
English: “The Russian-Ukrainian Israeli Anatoli Akerman is the biggest star here in the ring.”
der Grazer — Austria — 5 September 2024
Original: Arsonore: Fulminantes Konzert und Anatoli rockte Planetensaal
English: Arsonore: A Brilliant Concert and Anatoli Rocked the Planetensaal
Main theme: A report on the Arsonore opening concert, where Anatoli performed with musicians from the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonic orchestras and turned classical music into a playful theatrical event.
Quote: “Anatoli zauberte dem Publikum ein Lächeln ins Gesicht.”
English: “Anatoli put a smile on the audience’s faces.”
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