SLAVA Polunin is generally acknowledged to be one of the greatest living clowns . . . His performance in Snowshow underwrites his stature.

He conjures an arctic scene, culminating in a blizzard which engulfs the theatre . . He is one of those rare artistes who have climbed to the top of their chosen tree. It is simply not possible to mistake him for less than he is. My only gripe is that, at some 80 minutes, the performance is on the short side.

Gerry Colgan at Cork Opera House.