About the Workshop
Maybe you’ve heard of clowning, maybe you’re scared of clowning, maybe you have no idea what it is but have always wanted to try it?
Some clowning workshops are scary. Not this one.
This is the workshop for performers, comedians and theatre makers who want to dip their toe into the world of clowning and find out how clowning principles can help them to find play, connection and joy in their work.
Expect to break the fourth wall and connect directly with your audience. Expect to fail. Expect to PLAY and have FUN!
And after the workshop we invite you to join us for Snacks ‘n’ Chats! We're holding tea for all workshop attendees - a chance to get to know your fellow creatives, skill swap and, most importantly, eat biscuits.
Attendees must be 18+
About Claire Parry
Claire is a Lecoq trained theatre-maker, clown and musician who teaches at Central School of speech and Drama and GSA.
As an artist and facilitator she uses embodied and physical practices with a focus on devising and play, which she applies across the board from creating new work to performing Shakespeare.
As an artist, Claire’s previous shows include, I am Claire Parry (very funny stand-up), Intolerable Side Effects and Boorish Trumpson which recently toured and performed at Soho Theatre. Boorish Trumpson was also nominated for Vault Festival Artist Choice Award 2023. Claire was Runner Up for the Funny Women Comedy Shorts Award 2023 with her short film Pitchlash.
She is also a member of orchestras and choirs including the BBC Symphony Chorus, and brings this music making to all of her work. Music is an integral part of her practice and her multidisciplinary approach informs her work as a theatremaker, performer and teacher.
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-201862139
Pay What You Can or Pay It Forward
Offering affordable training is at the heart of SCRUM's charitable objectives.
For some, this might mean paying 1p.
For others, paying more means you’re covering our facilitators fee and staffing costs. This makes it possible for us to host future PWYC workshops seasons.
We give a suggested figure of £15 for those who can. Or a £30 pay it forward donation.