Workshop: Introduction to Clowning: Alphabetti Theatre

Join funny men Honky Bonk Theatre at the Alphabetti Theatre where you can find the pleasure to be stupid.

This workshop will explore what makes you funny. We are all humorous in different ways. We each have our own unique comedic self. The clown is at its essence you, not a character you play.

The clown exists in the moment, responding to and constantly finding games with the audience and fellow performers. This workshop will introduce you to some of the basic principles of Clowning, through a series of playful exercises, games and improvisations you will be encouraged to take risks, be impulsive and to find the pleasure to be stupid.

As humans beings we are all fallible and it is this imperfection that gives us our humanity. We are conditioned to always be good and hide our mistakes and faults. Conversely the clown finds pleasure in being bad and does not disguise anything, as a result he finds freedom from the normal constraints imposed on us, in our day-to-day lives. By embodying the true idiotic self, with optimism and sensitivity, we can find freedom on stage, opening up the imagination to find a place of infinite possibilities for laughter and play.