Mick Barnfather

I am available for any length of workshop or course.

Picture taken by Rebecca Hersh-Boyle

Clown and Comedy

(9th-13th August)

This is a 5 day course.

In this workshop I will be looking at what it is that makes us laugh and how we can be funny. It is not about big shoes, make up and squirty flowers. I will concentrate mainly on the clown and the pleasure to be ridiculous in the space. The clown moves from one flop to the next always happy and optimistic to be playing before an audience. There are many confusions and disasters in a clown show but there are never any doubts. The clown is joyful, playful, mischievous and full of fantasy. Nothing in this workshop is related to a style but very much looking to find what is uniquely funny about each person and how they can make that accessible to an audience.

Workshops will aim to be energetic and very playful. Participants will be encouraged to have fun and pleasure and use this as a starting point. In my opinion when people have fun and play instinctively it is then that they start to play the fool, tell stories, joke and discover their creativity.

Accommodation:
Although I do not provide accommodation I do sometimes hear of places to rent. I also know of a cheap hostel which was recommended by a former student. Please contact me if you would wish to do the workshop(s) and would like details.

Venue:
Clown and Comedy - The London Buddist Arts Centre, Eastbourne House, Bullards Place, London E2 OPT.

Directions:
Nearest Tube: Bethnal Green and a short walk (7mins.)

Hours:
Clown 10-5pm, Mondays to Fridays

Cost:
Clown £185, Concessions, £160, (unemployed and students) Please bring proof to workshop.

Deposits:
Clown - £80
80% refundable up to two weeks before the workshop.
50% up to one week before the workshop.

Balance to be paid on first day of workshop

Pay Now with Paypal or Credit/Debit Card:

Full Workshop Fee - £185

Concession Workshop Fee - £160

Deposit (balance to be paid on the first day of the workshop) - £80

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Tel: 07913-683-941
E-mail: mickbf2@hotmail.com

Clown Workshop 2003

picture by Ian Marshall