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"A letting go fest! Truly liberating." Denise.😍
"Find your edge and dive! Loved it. Life changing." Moss
"So much playfulness, but also depth, warmth and trust. Absolutely loved it. Ready to go again!" Isabelle
"An incredible time. Only one wish: To come back!" Anja😁
WHAT IS IT?
Clowns can't resist a ratty shoe or a broken heart: They love upcycling trauma! They would even pick up the challenge of a broken world! (I write this on the 6th of November... 😒)
Clowns are real magicians. They transform horror into laughter and generate pride, admiration and endearment where all was left was pity & despair.
So this is a 4 days journey to explore the various layers of the clown: The deeper message behind the comedy, the metaphorical world & costume as well as the unconventional language.
It is place to recharge, have fun & explore the healing powers of clowning.
A time to play & escape in nature's beauty and its endless source of inspiration
Visit our website for the full program and other courses/retreats
https://www.psychedelight.org/workshops-4
WHO IS IT FOR?
People interested in clowning as a way to raise awareness about social issues, life journeys & transitions. People working in applied theatre or theatre activism. People willing to add a poetic layer to their clown or artistic journey.
This will be an exploration in English and in any language known to clowns.
YOUR STAY
You will be staying in an old mill from the 14th century and its wooden chalets surrounded by a little river and a bamboo forest.
We have 2 individual rooms (supporter price check below) and 4 twin rooms.
We are located 35 minutes away from Bergerac airport and 5 min wallk away from Monpazier, a medieval village from the 12th century classified as one of France's most beautiful villages.
YOU WILL ALSO FIND
- A swimming pool
- A sauna
- Monpazier's local market on the Thursday morning.
FACILITATOR
Sophie Bertrand Besse, founder of PSYCHEdelight Theatre Company of Sanctuary is both trained in drama and therapy and developed an expertise in physical theatre, ensemble work and clowning (Among other trainings: LISPA, Lucy Hopkins, Gaulier, Lecoq, Told by an Idiot, John Wright, Frank Wurzinger, Ben Keaton). Sophie is specialised in participatory theatre and used her therapy background to develop a trauma informed approached to directing and devising. She creates shows with mixed casts involving marginalised communities who wish to raise awareness about their life journeys. Sophie uses theatre as a platform to help people express themselves and be heard. She is a diversity advocate and expert at holding spaces with different cultures, languages and abilities in the room. She worked with young offenders and women in prison for 7 years and is the founder of the weekly Together Workshops, a gathering space for local people and refugee communities in London.
PRICE & CONDITIONS
4 days (4 - 8 June) all included (workshop, food & accommodation)
(arrival 4th am departure 8th am)
SUPPORTER - INDIVIDUAL: £450 You help provide access to our trainings for all & the 2 first people to book this price get an individual room. SUPER EARLY BIRD £400 (until 31/12/24)
NORMAL: £390. SUPER EARLY BIRD £340 (until 31/12/24)
CONCESSION: £350 SUPER EARLY BIRD £300 (until 31/12/24)
If you can't afford this retreat contact us here As a theatre company of Sanctuary we support participants from refugee background who wish to develop & share their artistic and facilitation skills with their communities.
TO BOOK: email Sophie at [email protected] with "clown" in the title.
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FOR MORE INFO Visit our website for the full program and other courses/retreats https://www.psychedelight.org/workshops-4
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lieu-dit Moulin de Canole, 24540 Monpazier, France, Terrasson, France
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