When we play, we look for playfulness in others, listen to creative impulses in ourselves and have fun.
Clowning is useful for any performer as it demands an intimate relationship with the public.

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old.
We grow old because we stop playing”

Taster Workshop – Pay What You Can
Sat 31 January 2026, 2pm – 5pm
Beelieve Circus, Unit 9, Kilda Place, Perth, PH1 3RL

When we play, we are full of energy, alert and spontaneous. We look for playfulness in others and listen to creative impulses in ourselves. When playing we tend not to judge ourselves. If we are enjoying a game, we are fully involved in it. There is total belief and honesty. Nothing is hidden. And … we have fun!

The Clown is both spontaneous and full of stage presence. So full that the audience does not even notice it. The study of Clown is a marvellous tool for performers of all persuasions as it demands an honest, intimate relationship with the audience.

The workshop, the first in a series, will offer ways in which performers can discover their own physical expressiveness and playfulness and to use this to establish a direct, honest relationship with each other and with the audience. Find out more at www.shiftingsandstheatre.co.uk

WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone who wants to become a performer. For anyone looking to become freer on stage, to be more connected, to have and share fun. Please wear comfortable, loose clothing. No jeans. To book a place email Gerry at shiftingsandstheatre@hotmail.com

For further information, please contact shiftingsandstheatre@hotmail.com (Gerry Flanagan, Artistic Director), call 07751 996864 or visit https://shiftingsandstheatre.co.uk/.