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You run, you run, you run. You juggle your day around and run back home to possibly run some more after these little clowns that you created or this old sweet clown that created you.But where the hell has YOUR clown gone??
Let's find out!
A retreat for women only, in English & in any language known to clowns.
WHAT IS IT?
4 days in nature's beauty to explore the various layers of the clown: The deeper message within the comedy, the metaphorical world & costume and the unconventional language of the clown.
A time to play, escape & recharge.
More info about the workshops here https://www.psychedelight.org/copy-of-clowning
More info about our other trainings here
https://www.psychedelight.org/workshops-4
WHO IS IT FOR?
Women interested in clowning as a way to raise awareness about social issues, life journeys & transitions. Women working in applied theatre or theatre activism. Women willing to add a poetic layer to their clown or artistic journey.
FEEDBACKFROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS
"An incredible time. Only one wish: To come back!" Anja 😍
"So much playfulness, but also depth, warmth and trust. Absolutely loved it. Ready to go again!" Isabelle
"Find your edge and dive! Loved it. Life changing." Moss
"A letting go fest! Truly liberating." Denise😁
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.
PRICE
4 days (10 - 14 Sept) all included (workshop, food, accommodation)
(arrival 10th am departure 14th am)
SUPPORTER - INDIVIDUAL ROOM: £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 31/03/2025
NORMAL: £390. SUPER EARLY BIRD £340 UNTIL 31/03/25
CONCESSION: £350 SUPER EARLY BIRD £300 UNTIL 31/03/25
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.
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.
TO BOOK please contact Sophie via email on [email protected] with "women clown" in the title.
Thank you!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lieu-dit Moulin de Canole, 24540 Monpazier, France, Terrasson, France
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