Clown & Connection
2 day Clown Intensive with Jamie Wood

Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.
Victor Borge

An invitation to let down the defenses that prevent people from laughing - a workshop led by Jamie Wood. 

"We try very hard all the time to not appear idiotic, what would happen if we stopped trying?"

It will lead participants through a series of exer­cises and provocations connecting body, voice, imagination and play. With the other workshop participants as audience, we will explore what a live and constantly evolving relationship can look and feel like if we listen closely and openly.

Often in relationship to others we have formed defensive behaviours to keep us safe. These patterns may also prevent people from connecting to us deeply, and in terms of comedy, may also prevent laughter.

The aim of this workshop is to create a supportive atmosphere of play which encourages participants to open up and share themselves fully with each other.

This workshop is for performers and non-performers. People interested in laughter, play and connection with others.

Min age 16. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.

Although clowning can be fun, it can also be challenging to be confronted on old patterns of behaviour. Some people may find this difficult.

How it works

Dates & times:
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th March
10am - 5pm

Venue:
Bristol Clown School
​Desperate Studios
Epstein Bldg, Cato St, Easton, Bristol BS5 6JL

Investment:
Pay your £50 deposit (non-refundable) to secure your place. Remainder payable by bank transfer before the workshop.
This workshop operates on a Pay What You Can model, £140-£190 depending on your resources. 

Application:
Email Jamie with a few words about what draws you to the workshop and if there's anything he should know about you or your needs

email jamie

WHAT THEY SAY
​"His workshop is pure joy" Fraser
"His work is intuitive, physical and brilliantly supportive. He knows how to bring your individual funny out of you" Nat
"It re-invigorated in me a wonderful desire to play and explore" Duncan
"It was unexpectedly impactful. He is gentle whilst also not being afraid to be provocative" Isy
"Within minutes I felt safe and was able to play and express myself and fail" Dora

ABOUT JAMIE WOOD

Jamie Wood is a performer, director and teacher with a strong record in creating striking and and accessible theatre which has toured extensively all over the world. His work reflects a training combining fine art, theatre, clown and dance. Over the last 12 years he has toured his trilogy of critically acclaimed solo shows, Beating McEnroe, O No! and I am a Tree.