with Vivian Gladwell and Ali Stockford
The word “courage” comes from a root that means “heart.” Through clowning and connecting to our playful spirit we can develop and sustain, in ourselves and each other, the heart to be who we truly are, to trust life and ourselves. “Taking heart” is a profoundly inward process, and an invitation for overcoming the fears that block us from being fully present in the “Here and Now.” This course establishes the ground for all our work and is an essential first step before going on to more advanced courses.
The group is limited to 12
“Nose to Nose is a transformative experience! The gentleness, generosity and care surrounding the playing and clowning makes it such a safe and exhilarating experience. I always leave these workshops feeling like a better person. I am becoming a happier and more confident clown and it is thanks to this special way of working. I can’t wait to be back.” Astrid Olofsson- Actress
Facilitators:
Vivian Gladwell
Vivian is the founder and director of Nose to Nose and has given hundreds of workshops around the world. He lives both in the UK and France where he started clowning in 1978. He speaks French and English fluently.
Vivian began teaching in 1988 as part of the Lifeways Festival at Emerson College – UK. He trained as a facilitator with the Bataclown in 1990 and joined their team in 1991 also working as a modern day Court Jester (Clownanalyst).
He created Nose to Nose UK in 1990, Nose to Nose of North America in 2006 and Fool View, the Social Clowning group and has trained facilitators in the UK, the USA, Germany and Italy – view history.
He continues his role as ambassador for the work by researching the applications of clowning in the context of teacher training, medicine, conflict management, ecology and intercultural work in many countries (South Africa, USA, Senegal, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Italy, Germany, Norway…)
He holds clowning as a social playground for exploring our humanity.
Alison (Ali) Stockford – Clowning
Ali has been facilitating Nose to Nose Clowning workshops since 2016, teaching across the UK and, more recently, Europe. She holds this work in high esteem as the perfect grounding for all creative work exploring the power of fun, connection and our shared human experience as well as developing theatrical awareness. Drawn to what is authentically funny, moving, and true in each individual, Ali enjoys creating welcoming spaces where people can step into the present moment, take creative risks, and embrace a playful way of being.
A qualified teacher (Université de Lille, France, and University of Reading, UK), Ali is a former Head of Performing Arts at St Mary’s Special School and College, Bexhill, and is fluent in English and French.
Alongside co-facilitating Nose to Nose Clowning Levels 1–5, she has delivered training for the Giggle Doctors at Theodora Foundation, Lis’n Tell Speech and Language Practitioners, Quantum Marketing, and medical students at the University of Bristol. She has also worked as a social clown and facilitator at events including The Imaginarium, ARU Cambridge’s Writers’ Conference, and the ANTITHESES Conference at St Hilda’s College, Oxford.
Course fee: £620
Deposit: £220
COURSE OPEN TO ALL
Date and times
Sunday 25th July 7.30pm- Friday 30th July 2027 12.30pm
Venue:
Rudolf Steiner House
35 Park Road, London, NW1 6XT
Book on this course
To book this course or enquire
PLEASE CLICK HERE
Note: On some IPADS or IPHONES you may need to “long press” the link above.
To book a course follow the link Click here to enquire… above. You will see on the form whether there are available places. Submit the form with your details and we will let you know how to proceed with payment. Your deposit is REFUNDABLE MORE than 2 months before the start of the course. There is a £20 admin fee for refunds. If the course is cancelled your deposit will be refunded in full.)
NOTE: Bookings can only be confirmed after we have received your payment.
Once your deposit has been accepted, we will notify you to confirm your place on the course. You are booked on the course ONLY when Nose to Nose confirms your place.
If you have questions or problems, email us at nosetonoseoffice@gmail.com
If full email us at nosetonoseoffice@gmail.com to go on our waiting list. We’ll let you know when a place becomes available.
MORE INFO CONCERNING COURSE FEE…
Q: Can I talk to someone? A: Yes, just send an email with your phone number to nosetonoseoffice@gmail.com and we’ll call you as soon as we are free to do so.
Q: Are there still spaces available on the course? A: Just click on the link Click here to book… above. You will see on the form whether there are available places.
Q: Can you put me on the waiting list? A: Sure, just click on the link Click here to enquire and fill the form. We will put you on our waiting list and let you know when a place becomes available.