5-7 July 2024, AT TIT FOR TAT IN BRISTOL
THE RED NOSE: 3-DAY THEATRE CLOWN INTENSIVE IMMERSION
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities” Shunryu Suzuki
This workshop is inspired by the teachings of Jacques Lecoq and is for actors, theatre-makers, musicians, dancers, circus performers and the curious who would like to explore the realm of the theatre clown.
The clown mask is a rich tool for creators of various disciplines: it deepens our imagination and allows us to find pleasure, spontaneity and playfulness in performing. Exploring this style of performance helps us to overcome a range of inner blocks, for example, stage fright, stay grounded and more confidently share our humanity and vulnerability with an audience on stage.
The workshop is open to everyone with or without clowning experience. No specific knowledge or background is needed, more important is the passion, empathy, curiosity and desire to explore. The work is ensemble-oriented, with a strong emphasis on movement and physicality. There’s time for observation, participation, feedback and reflection.
During the workshop you will:
– develop your clown
– play in solo and ensemble improvisations
– understand your clown’s relationship with an audience
– capture your clown’s physical impulses
– explore the scale of clowning, from the mundane to the surreal, absurd and existential
– work physically and use your body as an instrument for creation- explore a range of ideas that can be developed into a clown performance
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DATES/TIMES: 5-7 July, 2024. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10.00-17.00 (1h lunch break, tea/coffee and biscuits provided).
VENUE: Tit4Tat, Cato St, Easton, BS5 6JL
PRICES: £225 (full) £195 (students, NHS, everyone under 30) £175 (low-income, regular returners)
£160 EARLY BIRD until 9 July 2024.
Paying in 3 instalments is available.
If you’d like to attend please email a few sentences about yourself and why you’d like to do this workshop to info@bptp-workshops.co.uk
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