The WoBo Show

Created by Wolfe Bowart

Featuring Wolfe Bowart and Xochitl Martinez

Thought-Provoking Theatre for Wide Open Eyes

Step into a world where imagination runs wild, objects have minds of their own, and the impossible becomes delightfully possible. The WoBo Show is a whimsical theatrical adventure from internationally acclaimed physical theatre artist Wolfe Bowart, blending comedy, mime, illusion, and visual storytelling into an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

Performance Schedule

Friday, February 26 – 12:00 PM

Friday, February 26 – 2:00 PM

Friday, February 26 – 4:00 PM

Saturday, February 27 – 10:00 AM

Saturday, February 27 – 12:00 PM

Saturday, February 27 – 3:00 PM

All performances are free as part of the inaugural Glendale International Fringe Festival.

At a Glance

Genre: Physical Theatre / Family Theatre

Running Time: 60 minutes

Recommended Audience: All Ages

Admission: Free

Venue: Glendale Main Library

About the Production

What happens when the ordinary refuses to behave?

In The WoBo Show, everyday objects take on extraordinary lives of their own. A suitcase keeps unexpected secrets. Shadows slip away from their owners. Furniture dances. Gravity becomes optional. Through breathtaking physical comedy and imaginative stagecraft, Wolfe Bowart and Xochitl Martinez transform simple moments into joyful theatrical surprises.

Without relying on elaborate dialogue, The WoBo Show invites audiences into a richly visual world where curiosity leads the way and wonder is always just around the corner. Filled with playful humor, inventive illusion, and heartfelt storytelling, this delightful performance reminds us that imagination is one of our greatest human gifts.

Whether you’re discovering physical theatre for the first time or rediscovering the joy of seeing the world through fresh eyes, The WoBo Show offers an experience that will delight children, families, and adults alike.

About the Creator

Wolfe Bowart is an internationally acclaimed physical comedian, actor, director, playwright, and creator of original visual theatre. For more than three decades, he has toured his award-winning productions throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and South America, delighting audiences in more than twenty-five countries.

Known for his signature blend of physical comedy, mime, illusion, object theatre, puppetry, and visual storytelling, Bowart has created acclaimed productions including LaLaLuna, Letter’s End, The Man the Sea Saw, Cloud Soup, and One Twig at a Time. His work has appeared at major international festivals and performing arts venues around the world, earning widespread recognition for creating theatrical experiences that transcend language through movement, imagination, and play.

His productions have received multiple international honors, including two Helpmann Award nominations—the Australian equivalent of the Tony Awards—for Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production and Best Regional Touring Production. In addition to performing, Bowart is a respected director, educator, and mentor who has inspired artists and audiences worldwide through his commitment to visual theatre.

Featuring

Wolfe Bowart

Xochitl Martinez

Content Information

The WoBo Show is suitable for audiences of all ages.

The performance includes theatrical lighting effects, visual illusion, physical comedy, and moments of audience participation and surprise. No prior knowledge of mime or physical theatre is needed—just a willingness to imagine.

Part of the Glendale International Fringe Festival

At first glance, The WoBo Show is an evening of laughter, illusion, and playful surprise. Beneath its whimsy lies a celebration of imagination as a way of seeing the world differently. By inviting audiences to rediscover curiosity, creativity, and wonder, Wolfe Bowart reminds us that the ordinary is often far more extraordinary than we imagine.

The Glendale International Fringe Festival celebrates independent artists whose work invites audiences into meaningful encounters with complex ideas, bold storytelling, and artistic discovery.

Admission to every GIFF performance is free.

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