“A poetic, comic treatment of grief — where laughter triumphs.” (Stagelync NY)

"Good clowning has the gift of saying so much without a single word. Dieter Missiaen is both traditional and innovative, adding new color to a niche within contemporary — yet accessible — circus. When the big emotions take over from the comedy in KINTSUGI, they hit hard.” (Review Tom Permentier - PZAZZ)

“Dieter Missiaen, one of the most talented clowns in our country, gave a very moving performance with KINTSUGI that did justice to the theme (loss and grief). What a wonderful performance!” (Roel Tulleneers - CC De Werft Geel BE)

“With KINTSUGI, Compagnie Krak continues its mission: to bring profound truths into public space, blending absurdist humor with emotional honesty.” (Stagelync NY)

“Belgium arrives in Valladolid (ES) with Compagnie Krak, captivating the TAC Festival with a performance that may seem small in scale, but is immense in sensitivity. KINTSUGI moves between clowning and visual poetry to remind us that wounds also tell stories… and that sometimes, that is where beauty appears.” (Virginia Cuevas @ TAC Festival Valladolid)

“It’s not just the clown’s soul that surfaces, but also that of his performer. Missiaen channels the rawest emotions through a filter of absurdism. What stands out is the relationship between Missiaen and his audience. Several times, he settles himself among the spectators. In this and other ways, he acknowledges their presence — yet amid his growing disarray, a profound loneliness emerges, one only Godot could relieve.” ( Tom P. – PZAZZ Theater & Circus Review)

​"At its heart, KINTSUGI is a poetic, comic treatment of grief that embraces the universal cracks in the human condition. A door on stage becomes a symbol of hope, anger, and acceptance, leading the audience on an emotional journey where laughter triumphs even in the darkest moments.​" (Stagelync NY)