About this Event
The Clown discovers the world by playing with it. Each opportunity for play is an adventure. The starting point may be clear but where will the game lead? The Clown is taken by curiosity, mischief, playfulness. The consequences are uncertain. Deceit, love, joy, even tragedy can lie ahead!
The Clown’s performance can be extremely varied – funny, tragic, even nasty. Above all else it is extremely personal and, being based upon play, it ensures a direct, honest relationship with the audience. The Clown shares every step of the way, each turn and twist of the game, whatever the outcome.
What to expect?
Games and improvisation will be used to encourage the elements necessary for play: spontaneity, rhythm, self-awareness, timing and, above all else, enjoyment. Exercises will help develop bodily and spatial awareness. The red nose will be used to encourage simplicity, focus, relaxation and stupidity.
Comments from participants:
“Totally encouraging and sympathetically facilitated. Clear directions given. Always felt it was honest and precise”
“I had so much fun! The people were amazing, the exercises were hilarious while pushing me out of my comfort zone, the philosophy behind it was revelatory and true.
“Incredible. I didn't know anyone in my group at the beginning, and yet when I had finished, I felt like I knew everyone.”
“Teaching was very organic, building with games, exercises, improvisations and through fun. Learning through experience”
" The workshop was a marvellous journey. It’s fun, it’s instructive, it’s challenging."
Shifting Sands Theatre was founded by Gerry Flanagan to create and tour Clown Theatre that is both comic and moving. Past productions include Faustus – A Devilish Comedy! : Boxed In: Romeo & Juliet: The Deadline: The Seagull: Arabian Nights… and Days: The Devil’s Doctor; The King Lear.
EARLY BIRD £95 up to Nov 19th then fee rise to £120
To book a place email: [email protected]
www.shiftingsandstheatre.co.uk
Event venue & nearby stays
North Merchiston Club, 48 Watson Crescent, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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