This extract is taken from a post-performance speech by Didier Danthois recorded at El Corte Inglez, Santa Cruz de Tenerife in January 2012.

Here, Didier explains The Art of the Sacred Clown and what it means to act with "the wisdom of the clown".

Didier Danthois is a spiritual teacher with many years of experience in teaching mime-clown and raga singing. His work seeks to bring together the performing arts and healing.

For more information visit www.sacred-clown-as-healer.co.uk or www.teatro-del-corazon.org or simply google 'sacred clown'.