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Clowning & Melodrama


An investigation into finding a theatrical language to transform personal human tragedies and narratives into works of poetic clown performance for the stage.
We will search for what it is that we wish to awaken in others. Clowning is the language of the heart and the clown’s job can be to remind people of their humanity. We'll discover in clowning a real intimacy between you and people that is related to truth, the energy and emotions of the heart.
 
How do clowns deal with tragic situations? It’s not always about being funny; clowning can be about creating empathetic moments. We can play in themes about separation, love, sickness, loneliness and more!
 
In two days we will explore:
  • Creating identifiable life moments and images that provoke humour and pathos 
  • Discovering the dramatic and empathetic space in clowning
  • Playing and subverting tragedy for comedy
  • Searching for clown logic in human tragedies encouraging your vulnerability to surface
  • Lots of laughter and sighing 
  • Be ready to work with strong, sensitive and confrontational themes
Intensive Lab
​10 hours, 2 days

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​Host a workshop at your workplace, rehearsal studio, conference centre, community hall or outdoors at a park! They can also be tailored to remote learning via Zoom, please send an enquiry with your booking preferences.Get in touch to make a booking.

Perfect for: Open to improvisers, poets, stand-ups, comedians, circus and theatre makers, directors, and devisors from other disciplines, actors and artists practicing the art of clowning or seeking provocation and growth.

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Full price - $315 per person
Early bird discount - $265 per person
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