Taking Clown into Acting
2 day Clown Intensive with John Wright
SOLD OUT – waiting list only

What does Clown have to teach us about acting?
Join pioneering clown teacher, theatre director, and author John Wright for a weekend workshop at the Bristol Clown School.

This workshop explores the key elements of Simple Clown, showing how clowning can inspire and enrich dramatic performance. Through playful experimentation, you’ll discover how clowning affects meaning, not just to provoke laughter but to bring depth and creativity to your work.

Perfect for theatre-makers ready to break the rules, challenge conventions, and discover fresh approaches to acting.

Come play, explore, and transform your craft!

WHAT OTHERS SAY:
"John creates an engaged and judgement free atmosphere in order for you to explore and play freely.  I gained so much confidence from the workshop and tools to take forward in my practice. I look forward to joining in one of his sessions again."
Previous participant, The Anatomy of Play

"John Wright’s workshops have been an absolute game-changer. Quite literally: the classes have taught me how games and playfulness are the keys to spontaneity on stage and have been a significant addition to my practice. The workshops are packed full of creative insights, game frameworks, physical practice and pure fun. It has been an excellent and joyful learning experience." Previous participant, Clown & Mask

How it works

Dates & times:
Saturday 10th & Sunday  11th May
10am - 5pm

Venue:
St Werburghs, Bristol

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, £150-£190 depending on your resources.

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ABOUT JOHN WRIGHT

John Wright is an award-winning international teacher and theatre-maker. He co-founded Trestle Theatre Company in 1980 and Told by an Idiot in 1993. He has worked on a string of productions and projects extending over three decades in Europe, Scandinavia, Asia and the UK, where his work has been seen at the National Theatre, the RSC, the Royal Court, the Almeida and the Royal Opera House.

He was granted a Greater London Arts Award for his contribution to professional training; and his belief that teaching is the greatest source of learning has enabled his ideas to be shaped and moulded by generations of students. He pioneered the teaching of Clown at university level and was one of the first people in the country to offer courses in devising.

He is the author of two books, Why Is That So Funny?: A Practical Exploration of Physical Comedy and Playing the Mask: Acting Without Bullshit.