Clown's Shoes

Onstage again, you stare down at your feet, imagining you see the bright, painted curves of a pair of clown’s shoes… It helps to pretend you are a clown, hidden inside baggy trousers, your true face invisible behind splashes of red lipstick and pale powder… A dazzling debut collection from a young talent, these critically acclaimed stories dip into the shadows and spotlights of life. From the pale waking hours to the darkling places, Clown’s Shoes introduces us to a cast of lost characters ...