Shoshinz is Japanese for "shy timid people". This surreal Tokyo comedian Yanomi loves the delicate beauty of the humor, which can be often seen in those people. Yanomi started Shoshinz with her

ex-coworker Kuronatsu, and she has created these unique shows since 2005. Her delicate yet powerful demeanor will lure you in, and then it will bend your mind with brilliant physical theater,

dance, absurd music and song.

Shoshinz is one of the most renowned comedy acts in Japan, regularly performing in Tokyo, Canada, and the United States. “As clown ratings go," wrote the Montreal Gazette, “the irresistible Yanomi is right up there with the best of the Cirque du Soleil pros.” "It’s not often you run across a show that is satisfying for adults, kids, performers and stoners of all ages," wrote Victoria's Monday Magazine, "but that’s exactly what you get with this charming and quite often hilarious fastpaced

slice of Tokyo clowning."

Shoshinz has toured in Japan, Singapore, US, Canada, Czech Republic, Taiwan, and Austria, receiving rave reviews and standing ovations. At every stop Shoshinz was greeted with deep enthusiasm for her explosive energy and radical performance innovations.

A Day in the Life of Miss Hiccup

Reviews

“This is one wacky clown show... that’s no small thing.”

-The Washington Post

“Super cute and queerly quirky, A Day in the Life of Miss Hiccup is, for certain, destined to land in the top tier of Fringe shows this year. This is a surefire winner for even the most jaded Fringe fan.”

-The Montreal Hour

“…not only unexpected in its simple innovation, but also surprising in how much you really care about Miss Hiccup by the time the end of her day rolls around.”

-CBC

“The talented Shoshinz, a masterful physical theatre mistress, delivers a spell-binding performance that is silly and child-like, endearing, and sassy all at once.”

-Times-Colonist

★★★★★ “Yanomi has brilliant physical acting skills, but her control on her audience as she moves from bit to bit is mind-blowing.

This is a great Fringe show for all ages, … A Day in the Life of Miss Hiccup is not to be missed!”

-DC Metro Theatre Arts