Clown & Physical Theatre Workshop

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The award-winning Dummies Corp (who are bringing us Splash Test Dummies Circus) are delighted to be running a Clown and Physical Theatre Workshop for all ages!

This workshop will cover basic stagecraft, encourage participants to have fun on stage, increase their confidence and embrace the funny.

Warm up and Games:
The workshop will start with a series of Name and action games to break the ice and to encourage the participants to start thinking about using their bodies in creative and interesting ways as well as getting them limbered up for the rest of the workshop.

Physical Theatre exercises:
Participants will be guided through a series of Physical theatre exercises and techniques. These exercises will be catered for all levels and delivered in a fun and inclusive manner.

Clown games:
Participants will learn a variety of clowning skills through clown games and play.

Slapstick:
Participants will learn some basic Slapstick techniques including tripping, falling and slapping in safe and comical non contact way. None of these activities will be done in a violent manner but rather delivered in a fun and rhythmical way.

Performance:
There will be a short performance outcome using the skills learned throughout the workshop.