The Penniless Optimist

17/01/2019

Po has been back up to his antics at Happy Caravan, Thermoplyae Refugee Camp!

What a priviledge it was to to clown about for such grateful children, and alongside a new partner in crime, 'Cretin'. Can't thank Happy Caravan enough for offering us the opporunity to share this with the children and for all the work they do!

Hopefully Po will be able to visit more camps and perform for more children in the future!

17/12/2018

Can't beleive its only 10 days till I fly off to Happy Caravan! Thank you so much to anyone who has made a donation, your support will go a long way at Happy Caravan. Any additional donations will go directly towards supplies and recources to educate and inspire the children at the school. It would be amazing to be able to bring some genorous new years tidings from you guys. Thank you again for your support and look out for my updates starting from the 29th December!

Weʼre raising money to Help fund Elliot's new year trip to 'Happy Caravan' school for refugee children in Greece.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

11/10/2018

Photos taken by Olivia Redhead during the final show of 'The Penniless Optimist' (25th Aug) at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018.

28/08/2018

As the sun goes down after an incredible two weeks at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Penniless Optimist, has been hung up to dry.
I want to say a massive thanks to anyone that came to see the show, you made everything worth while, and of course to all those that inspired and supported me along the way, it wouldn’t of been possible without you (you know who you are).
For those who couldn’t make it.... fret not, Po will return, hopefully closer to you next time!

23/08/2018

KINDNESS ON THE MILE = FREE TICKETS. Anyone whos has flyered a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe knows it can be brutal at times. But the poeple who, despite the flyers being pushed at them left right and center, remain kind, open and willing to listen, they make the fringe the wonderful world it is. So today I'll be giving FREE TICKETS to those who show kindnes and good heart. theSpaceUK

17/08/2018

COMPETITION TIME! Snap a selfie with Po on the streets of Edinburgh, then post it on Facebook or Twitter, tag Po, get 2 free tickets to tonight’s show at 18:20! theSpaceUK Edinburgh Festival Fringe

15/08/2018

First review is in! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars from The British Theatre Guide...

“Freedom from the phoney desires and anxieties of our consumer treadmill.”

Theatre review of The Penniless Optimist (Eliot Mann) from Eliot Mann at theSpace on the Mile, reviewer: Jackie Fletcher

11/08/2018

Optimism tree.

11/08/2018

The Penniless Optimist has arrived and can be found on most lampposts in Edinburgh!

08/08/2018

THE PENNILESS OPTIMIST'S ON THE RUN! The time to cross the border has almsot come. For two weeks only so be sure not miss the show! theSpaceUK Edinburgh Festival Fringe

13th-25th August - theSpace on the Mile

Buy tickets:
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/penniless-optimist

23/07/2018

Big love to Gecko Theatre, who not only have been a massive inspiration to me as an artist, but are so great they give shout outs to the little guys!

The Penniless Optimist
Group: Elliot Mann
Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus (clown, physical theatre)