Welcome to an Introduction to Clowning

A clown is simply a beautiful idiot that is plugged into the audience, playing for them.


UNLOCK THE SOURCE OF YOUR COMIC NATURE, CONNECT TO YOUR PLAYFUL SPIRIT AND UNCOVER YOUR MOST CREATIVE SELF VIA THE RED NOSE, IN THIS 8-WEEK INTRO TO CLOWNING COURSE.
Through group games, improvisation exercises, pair work and solo work we’ll focus on the most fundamental elements of clowning - presence, truth and playfulness. We will peel open the beautifool banana that you truly are and celebrate all that is wonderful and ridiculous about you.
 
​The classes are led in a playful and light spirit, so expect many laughs along the way.
 
In this workshop we will explore:

  • The state of the clown – being open with your audience and listening moment to moment
  • Playfulness of spirit – activating your curiosity and imagination and allowing the freedom to get things wrong
  • Duo work - connecting to your partner and being generous with your ‘Yes!’
  • Crack the body open - stretching your awareness of your physical presence and all its possibilities
  • The flop – taking risks and staying light when difficulties arise
  • Creative play – creating your own clownesque costume & persona
SUITABILITY
  • Open to all levels and the clown curious. Perfect for beginners and professional improvisers, stand ups, comedians, actors or returning clowns.
DURATION
  • 3 hours, 8 weeks.​
LOCATION
  • Typically, this clown class can be delivered at a rehearsal studio, conference centre, community hall or school. 
COST
  • Full price - $455 per person
  • Early bird discount - $345 per person

1.5 Hours of Nonsense

Unleash your fun on and anarchic ways in this 1.5-hour clown taster. If you’re clown curious, a total beginner and wondered if clowning is for you. Taste this.
 
Crack open your bodies, voices and hearts and trumpet your unabashed creativity alongside a bunch of strangers elevating your stupidity to the next level.
 
This clown taster class may be of particular interest to people considering participating in the 8-week course Discover your clown.
 
No previous experience is necessary. Arrive with an open mind and heart.
SUITABILITY
  • Open to all levels and the clown curious. Perfect for beginners and professional improvisers, stand ups, comedians, actors or returning clowns.
DURATION
  • 1.5 hours, short and sweet.
LOCATION
  • Typically, this clown taster can be delivered at your workplace, rehearsal studio, conference centre, community hall or outdoors at a park!
COST
  • Full price - $55 per person
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