I’m Jose Parra, an international performing artist specialising in small-format alternative theatre with a strong dose of humour. My work blends clowning, physical theatre, text and performance, and is known for its emotional intimacy, humour, and carefully crafted aesthetics. I trained in London, where I lived for 20 years, drawing on diverse techniques and collaborations—from mime to Pochinko clown. I’ve worked with companies like Moving Pieces and artists such as Jamie Wood, with whom I co-created my solo show Blushing is Not for Men. Real men never blush.
What I Do
I create solo performances that, with minimal resources, take audiences on epic emotional journeys. I mix humour, fiction and reality to explore contemporary themes such as identity, grief, or masculinity. My shows combine clowning, text, physical theatre and stage play to offer poetic, intimate and deeply human experiences.
How I work
I collaborate with artists such as Jamie Wood and Dominic Kennedy. My creative process is long and immersive, rooted in improvisation, mask work, movement and personal exploration. I always look for accessible and playful ways to share insights, using an interdisciplinary approach that blurs traditional genres and prioritises audience connection.
For Whom
My shows are for curious people—those open to feeling, laughing at the absurd, and recognising themselves in vulnerability. Age matters less than the willingness to let go, look inward and play. I speak to those who seek more than entertainment in theatre: a close, intimate experience that reflects who we are, what we hide, what hurts, and what heals.
Although aimed primarily at adults, they are also accessible for young people aged 12–14 and up. I want to reach diverse audiences, without requiring deep theatre knowledge—just a willingness to embark on an honest emotional journey.
Where
I’m an international artist performing in both Spanish and English. My shows use minimal sets and portable formats, allowing me to adapt to various spaces: alternative theatres, festivals, small venues or non-traditional settings. My goal is to always preserve the intimate and powerful essence of the theatrical experience, no matter the location.
International Art Clown Jamie Wood is a performer, director and teacher with a strong record in creating striking and accessible theatre which has toured extensively all over the world. His work reflects a training combining fine art, theatre, clown and dance and ranges from the comic and darkly surreal plays of The Frequency D’Ici (Paperweight, Fringe First 2008, Director and devisor) to the physical and visual poetics of Petra’s Pulse (Aegean Fatigue, National Review of Live Art 2008, Co-director and Performer), to his critically acclaimed trilogy of solo shows.
Dominic Kennedy is a Sound Designer and Music Producer for Performance, Theatre, Moving Image and Installation. His work is largely formed through ongoing collaborations and interactions with artists and creatives from a broad range of disciplines. He specialises in the utilisation of sound as a narrative device and evoking meaning from the constructed sonic environment.
