1 million
live spectators
40+ countries
Toured
30+ years
as an artist
"A WIZARDRY OF JUGGLING THAT TOUCHES THE HEART"
- GEFLE DAGBLAD
"SPELLBINDING CHAOS IN WELLTON’S WILD SPECTACLE"
- HALLANDSPOSTEN
"WORLD-CLASS"
- DAGENS NYHETER
“It is totally sensational, mind blowing"
- Expressen
"I’VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT"
- Expressen
"WORLD-CLASS"
- DAGENS NYHETER
1 million
live spectators
40+ countries
Toured
30+ years
as an artist
JOHAN WELLTON IS…
…an internationally recognized multidisciplinary artist celebrated for bringing captivating performances to life. His award-winning work seamlessly blends compelling storytelling, innovative set designs and unique prop creations.
Driven by a passion for creativity and exploration, Johan pushes artistic boundaries with the goal of inspiring others to embark on their own adventures, whatever they may be.
“The audience was hysterical of course!”
"straight into the heart”
Johan Wellton is...
…an internationally recognized multidisciplinary artist celebrated for bringing captivating performances to life. His award-winning work seamlessly blends compelling storytelling, innovative set designs and unique prop creations.
Driven by a passion for creativity and exploration, Johan pushes artistic boundaries with the goal of inspiring others to embark on their own adventures, whatever they may be.
Shows
Unplugged
A captivating blend of extraordinary skill and comedy. Johan creates a genuine connection with the audience, delivering an inspiring experience for any type of occasion.
Glitch
An untamed tale of life abundant of special effects, natural phenomena and inventive engineering. A roller coaster journey exploring our dreams, hopes, and despair.
Bounce!
Sensational juggling delivered with Johan’s unique and personal comedy style. An original award-winning performance delivered with a big heart and playful joy.
Johan Wellton began his career...
…performing in the streets at the age of 12. At 21 he built his own theatre where he created shows parallel to starring in International theatre, circus and TV.
Alongside many years of high level juggling his big passion has always been comedy and acting. Johan has toured in more than 30 countries and has performed live for over a million people and more than 40 million TV-viewers.
”you’ve restored my faith!”
- GEFLE DAGBLAD
Johan Wellton began his career...
…performing in the streets at the age of 12. At 21 he built his own theatre where he created shows parallel to starring in International theatre, circus and TV.
Alongside many years of high level juggling his big passion has always been comedy and acting. Johan has toured in more than 30 countries and has performed live for over a million people and more than 40 million TV-viewers.
Shows & productions
The creations of Johan Wellton
1992-2001
The beginning
Johan fell in love with comedy and entertainment at age 12. He honed his craft by performing street shows across Europe and Australia for many years.
2002 - 2009
Fabriken
In 2002, Johan built his theatre FABRIKEN – a creative space for a variety of shows and artists. He performed FRAKTGODS there over 100 times and also hosted dinners with shows, DJs and a bar for a full night out.
2002 - 2005
Fraktgods
Johan arrives onstage in a cargo box, ready to perform – but something goes wrong. Still, the show unfolds into a spectacular, improvised performance as he skillfully navigates the unexpected with charm and ease.
2006 & 2007
Johan Wellton and friends
Johan produced and directed this full-scale Variety show featuring 12 artists performing comedy, sword swallowing, live music, acrobatics and more. The show played to sold out houses and raving reviews.
2007
Johan Wellton Vs. The Symphony
A solo creation set to classical music performed by the Gävle Symphony Orchestra. A huge success, seamlessly blending the art forms into a unified experience.
2007-2016
Variety Street
Johan brings together the world’s most spectacular street performers to present their incredible acts. Over a decade, the project has entertained more than 400,000 people on tour.
2008
Varité Royale
A sensational show packed with thrilling sensations. Headlined by Johan Wellton’s unique blend of comedy and expert juggling, with charismatic guest performers showcasing their own spectacular feats. Grand, wild, yet intimate.
Currently performing
[PÄRFEKT]
Johan Wellton delivers a spectacular, thought-provoking show followed by an inspiring talk on dreams, visions, and goals, drawing from his own experiences of the highs and lows in an international elite career.
2010
100 tricks in one minute
The impossible feat attempting to perform 100 tricks in one minute ends up in complete mayhem, which turns into orchestrated chaos and beauty in itself.
Currently performing
Unplugged
A captivating blend of extraordinary skill and comedy. Johan creates a genuine connection with the audience, delivering an inspiring and unforgettable experience for any type of occasion.
Currently performing
Bounce!
Sensational juggling delivered with Johan’s unique and personal comedy style. An original award-winning performance delivered with a big heart and playful joy.
Currently performing
Glitch
An untamed tale of life. Using special effects, natural phenomena and inventive engineering Johan takes us on a roller coaster journey exploring our dreams, hopes, and despair. How far will we go for love, self-understanding, and meaning?
A groundbreaking large scale theatrical experience with a nature of its own, designed for the international stage.
Under development
Pendulum Playground
A wordless story about us, our existence and how we relate to each other and everything.The movement of the lights shape suggestive soundscapes – What we hear leads us into a visual world where the hypnotic experience unfolds.
1992 - 2001
The beginning
Johan fell in love with comedy and entertainment at age 12. He honed his craft by performing street shows across Europe and Australia for many years.
2002-2009
Fabriken
In 2002, Johan built his theatre FABRIKEN – a creative space for a variety of shows and artists. He performed FRAKTGODS there over 100 times and also hosted dinners with shows, DJs and a bar for a full night out.
”Wellton pushes boundaries until the boards creak. His show Fraktgods blends street smarts and direct audience interaction with a unique poetic tone. It combines classic circus artistry with modern body language.”
– Arbetarbladet
2002-2005
Fraktgods
Johan arrives onstage in a cargo box, ready to perform – but something goes wrong. Still, the show unfolds into a spectacular, improvised performance as he skillfully navigates the unexpected with charm and ease.
2006 & 2007
Johan Wellton and friends
Johan produced and directed this full-scale Variety show featuring 12 artists performing comedy, sword swallowing, live music, acrobatics and more. The show played to sold out houses and raving reviews.
2007
Johan Wellton Vs. The Symphony
A solo creation set to classical music performed by the Gävle Symphony Orchestra. A huge success, seamlessly blending the art forms into a unified experience.
“And it is good. Really good. The circus genius and the symphony orchestra work together without compromise. Thank you!” – Gefle Dagblad
2007-2016
Variety street
Johan brings together the world’s most spectacular street performers to present their incredible acts. Over a decade, the project has entertained more than 400,000 people on tour.
2008
Varieté Royale
A spectacular show packed with thrilling sensations. Headlined by Johan Wellton’s unique blend of comedy and expert juggling, with charismatic guest performers showcasing their own spectacular feats. Grand, wild, yet intimate.
“The premiere audience at the irresistebly beautiful Gävle teater was at times close to vaporized from laughter and dazzlement”
– Dagens nyheter
Premiere 2010 - Still on tour
[Pärfekt]
Johan Wellton delivers a spectacular, thought-provoking show followed by an inspiring talk on dreams, visions, and goals, drawing from his own experiences of the highs and lows in an international elite career.
“It was joyful and existential, with the courage to challenge himself. Funny, wild and inspiring.”
– Jonas Edgren, Studieförbundet Bilda
2010-2012
100 tricks in one minute
The impossible feat attempting to perform 100 tricks in one minute ends up in complete mayhem, which turns into orchestrated chaos and beauty in itself.
Premiere 2005 - Still on tour
Unplugged
A captivating blend of extraordinary skill and comedy. Johan creates a genuine connection with the audience, delivering an inspiring and unforgettable experience for any type of occasion.
“Between raving roars many in the audience is laughing themselves short of breath. Here is an experience that gives more than 10 sessions of therapy.”
– Haparandabladet
Premiere 2007 - Still on tour
Bounce!
Sensational juggling delivered with Johan’s unique and personal comedy style. An original award-winning performance delivered with a big heart and playful joy.
Premiere 2014 - Still on tour
Glitch
An untamed tale of life. Using special effects, natural phenomena and inventive engineering Johan takes us on a roller coaster journey exploring our dreams, hopes, and despair. How far will we go for love, self-understanding, and meaning?
“It is totally sensational, mind-blowing, and somehow, also really disturbing.”
– Expressen
IN CREATION
Pendulum Playground
A wordless story about us, our existence and how we relate to each other and everything.The movement of the lights shape suggestive soundscapes – What we hear leads us into a visual world where the hypnotic experience unfolds.