Benjamin Boot

Hello, I’m Benny - a gangly human with big lips and a very playful nature (once I feel comfortable 🫣). I’ve just landed in Melbourne after 20+ years in the UK & Europe, most recently two years training at Philippe Gaulier’s Clown school in Paris. I’m here to create something beautiful, connect with the clown community, and put down roots in an Australian city with actual artistic energy!
3 quick random facts:

1. I studied 4 years at a Zen monastery in Japan 🧘🏽
2. I played Shaggy from Scooby Doo at Warner Brothers Movie World
3. One of my goals: create a street show (this scares the shit out of me!)

My rhythm: I’m an early riser and start with meditation. I’m super quiet - I’d make a great ninja. I’m mostly early to bed. I love solitude but equally love a good kitchen chat (fav topic: creative process and artistry). I’m deeply curious about people - their nature, their mind. I can disappear into my work for hours when I’m preparing something, but I’m tuned in to when someone needs to connect.

Practically: Clean-as-I-go (messy kitchens stress me out), happy with any household chores, generally low-maintenance. Not a fancy cook - I eat simply - but breakfast is my favorite meal and I love making my scrambled eggs for others. I’m an excellent sous-chef when the mood strikes: “YES CHEF!”

What I’m hoping for: A creative/artistic household where people respect focused work time and the house winds down in the evenings. Ideally somewhere with neighborhood buzz - I want to feel Melbourne’s creative energy when I step outside … and contribute to it 😊✨