WHO? ME? – CLOWN AND MASK

Through masks, we can explore and deepen our connection to archetypal forces, myths, stories and images that profoundly influence and shape our lives.

What is the clown’s relationship to these archetypes? And what of the clown’s own mask – the red nose? Jacques Lecoq called it the smallest mask in the world and as actors we need to befriend this mask.

This workshop invites you to look more closely at the power of the mask by exploring its working with one of the foremost exponents and practitioners of this art form – Michael Chase. We will explore different masks (neutral – larval – Commedia) as well as different cultural traditions (Bali etc.).

In confronting ourselves with masks, how do we make peace or war with the forces they reveal within us. It is our relationship to the masks we wear and not necessarily by our mastery over them that informs our work. Whether we choose to be at one with what they reveal of our nature “or in noble and ennobling conflict with it”*, the clown dances lightly from one to the other – bending to its constraints one moment and recklessly free the next.

*from “Going Sane” by Adam Philips

This workshop is for both beginners and experienced clowns.

The group is limited to 12

Facilitators: Michael Chase + Vivian Gladwell

Michael Chase

Michael Chase is Festival Director of the International Mask Festival. He is
artistic director of the Glasshouse Art Centre and heads up the performing
Arts department at the Glasshouse College. Michael has 28 years in the
field of masks working as a maker, teacher, actor and director nationally
and internationally.

 

Vivian Gladwell

Vivian is the founder and director of Nose to Nose. He started clowning in 1978 and his researches have taken him to look at the uses of clowning in the field of teacher training, medicine, conflict management and ecology. He has taught in South Africa, USA, Europe, Senegal, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Italy, Germany, Norway…

 

 

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Course Fee: £555 – Tuition only

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Step 1 – Book this course

To book this course or enquire
PLEASE CLICK HERE

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Step 2 – Accommodation and meals

Accommodation can be booked directly with the Peredur Centre.

info@peredurcentre.org.uk
01342 312527

There is access to a kitchen and dining area here to prepare your own meals.

Alternatively please contact us for list of local people and friends  of Nose to Nose providing B and B accommodation.

Please note that this course is self-catering. The village of Forest Row with three supermarkets, whole food shops, cafes and restaurants is just under 4 miles away. There is similar in East Grinstead which is just over a mile away in the opposite direction. There is a pub serving food that is 5 minutes from the venue and a well stocked corner shop!

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