Taking Clown into Acting with John Wright

Name: Taking Clown into Acting with John Wright
Start: 2025-05-10T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-05-11T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Bristol, UK

Schedule

Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 11 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Bristol, UK | Bristol, EN

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 to explore this question.
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!
DATE & LOCATION:
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th June
10am - 5pm
Bristol Clown School
INVESTMENT:
£150-£190 depending on your resources
Pay your £50 deposit (non-refundable) to secure your place. Remainder payable by bank transfer before the workshop.
Contact [email protected] for booking and information
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.
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