Mike Rollins

One man, two passports (American and Irish), three languages (English, Italian and French), multiple personality and a lot of talent. Born near Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), from an early age Mike showed signs of individualism and hyperactivity, which got him into trouble both at home and at school. This caused the development of a healthy scepticism of authority.

At age 17, he swore to his father, “I want to find a way to live without working.” In 2001 Mike phoned his father from the Ligurian coast to proudly tell him that he had found the solution. “I’m a street artist.” Ironically, Mike started working like never before in his life. For three years Mike attended a circus school in Turin from 9 to 5; taught English from 5.30 to 7.30 and then studied theatre in the evenings until midnight.

At the weekends he prepared and performed his show in the streets and squares of Turin. He fell in love with all types of shows, but the street offered him the freedom and spontaneity which attracted his natural liveliness. Since starting to perform, he has toured all of Europe with his show “Non è colpa mia” (It’s not my fault), amazing and fascinating all those who have been lucky enough to see it.

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