Tomáš Kubínek: Certified Lunatic

“Absolutely expert and consistently charming.” The New York Times "Hilarious and enormously talented." Time Out, London Billed as a Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible, Tomáš Kubínek (Toh-mawsh Koo-bee-neck) is a comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian, and all-round charmer who gives audiences an utterly joyous experience they'll remember for a lifetime. With appearances in over 30 countries, Mr. Kubínek has won the hearts of thousands in theaters, opera houses, television specials, and in communities large and small. His latest creation: Tomáš Kubínek - Miracle Man, is a rip-roaring revival of strong-man stunts, couples counseling, snake healings, and mass hypnosis that leaves audiences dazed, beaming, and in love with life once again… Performances of his one-man shows include sold-out runs at London Southbank Centre’s Purcell Theatre, Teatro Goldoni in Venice, The International Festival of Hong Kong, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Singapore Arts Festival, Sasch Hall in Florence, Tokyo’s Asahi Hall, Theatre des Celestins in Lyon, and Broadway's New Victory Theater in New York City. Mr. Kubínek is the recipient of international awards including; The Moers Comedy Prize from The International Comedy Arts Festival in Germany, The Schneestern Award from the International Festival of Humor in Arosa, Switzerland, and The Samuel Beckett Theatre Award from The Dublin Theater Festival in Ireland. Miracle Man is designed for audiences ages 16 and up. ------------------------------ "Inventive, hilarious, charming, disarming, irreverent, creative, and he works a crowd as few mortals can." FoolProof Festival, Seattle "Masterfully played comedy...That secret mixture of daring, talent, and utter foolishness..." Santa Fe Reporter "His very appearance has the audience laughing uncontrollably before he even opens his mouth." The Irish Times, Dublin "Dazzling and amazing… Kubínek performs with grace and finesse, bestowing a beautiful gift for his audience." Theatrescope, New York "An enchanting tour-de-force! Tomáš Kubínek seduces the audience into his world and we burst into endless laughter…" Hufvudstadsbladet, Finland -------------- Short Bio Tomáš Kubínek was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, grew up in Canada and resides in the United States. Over the past three decades, he has appeared in over 30 countries as a featured solo artist at theaters, opera houses, and international festivals. Performances of his one-man shows include sold-out runs at London Southbank Centre’s Purcell Theatre, Teatro Goldoni in Venice, The International Festival of Hong Kong, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Singapore Arts Festival, Sasch Hall in Florence, Tokyo’s Asahi Hall, Theatre des Celestins in Lyon, The International Congress of Fools in Moscow, and The New Victory Theater in New York City. As an Artist-in-Residence Mr. Kubínek has created largescale community-based projects with performing arts centers including; The University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium, The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, The South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, and many others. As a featured guest artist with symphony orchestras he brings anarchy to the concert stage and helps orchestras bring in new audiences. In conjunction with his touring, Mr. Kubínek conducts Master-Classes at Universities and with professional theater companies and does outreach programs for youth detention centers and men’s and women’s correctional facilities. Mr. Kubínek is the recipient of international awards including; The Moers Comedy Prize from The International Comedy Arts Festival in Germany, The Schneestern Award from the International Festival of Humor in Arosa, Switzerland, and The Samuel Beckett Theatre Award from The Dublin Theater Festival in Ireland.