Embrace your fool with a group of supportive performers
special guest classes
Introduction to Funny with Spymonkey
Friday 25 September, 11.30am-5pm
We are privileged to be joined by the UK’s leading physical comedy company for a workshop led by Spymonkey’s Managing Artistic Director Toby Park.
Clown with Peta Lily
Friday 23 October, 11.30am-5pm
A pioneer of the UK’s physical theatre and clowning scene, Peta Lily joins us in October for a Clown workshop like no other.
Resident classes:
Skills courses
Our monthly skills courses take place one afternoon per week and are aimed at aspiring actors, directors, teachers, clowns, stand-ups and performing arts professionals. Led by a different teacher each month, the course centres the teacher’s artistry and pedagogy, and can include clown, physical theatre, devising and more.
September
Dates and times: 8, 15, 22 & 29 September, 1.30-3.30pm,
Location: Hanover Community Centre
Teacher: Ben Grafton
October
Dates and times: 6, 13, 20, 27 October, 1.30-3.30pm
Location: Hanover Community Centre
Teacher: Mim King
Clowning for Beginners
Next class: TBA
Through classic games and exercises we explore what makes physical stage action funny and engaging, giving you a chance to explore your creative potential as a clown performer. You will leave with the essential principles of theatrical clowning under your belt. Led by Ben Grafton.
Clown Lab
Next class: TBA
Through exploring both established and original clowning games and exercises, we will explore the medium of ‘clown’ in a more experimental and unstructured setting. The class builds on the essentials of Gaulier-style clowning to continue an organic exploration of one’s ‘clown’ and what makes you funny. Led by Ben Grafton.
Past classes:
Using our extensive network of performers and teachers in the field of physical performance, we regularly bring in special guest teachers. Previous teachers have included: Mick Barnfather, clown teacher at Ecole Philippe Gaulier and past member of Complicité; John Wright, author of Why is That So Funny? and co-founder of Told by an Idiot; Caroline Partridge, Olivier award-nominated actor and puppeteer; David Glass, physical theatre pioneeer and artistic director of the David Glass Ensemble
Pricing
At Brighton Clown School, we are on a mission to make physical comedy and theatre training as accessible as possible. Class prices vary, depending on the class and teacher, but are among the most affordable out there.
Where are we based?
Our workshops usually take place at Hanover Community Centre. We also hold some classes at The Studio, Whippingham Road.
To book a workshop with us, please visit Brighton Clown School Eventbrite page.