Workshops Diary
Flying Heart Productions and Red Spoon
Presents their annual
Red Spoon Clown Intensive
20th-22nd June
Clown ignites the absurd that is in all of us and gives us greater access to our creative impulses as actors, performers, artists and humans!
Contemporary clown is not about face paint and big shoes (or even ‘red nose’); it’s about finding a unique character within yourself who delights in laughter and play, whose reality is elastic but whose experience is deeply human. It is about combining playfulness and laughter with a quest for honesty. Clown invites our individual and unique imagination, naivety and humour to the stage as well as our capacity to share these qualities with an audience and our fellow performers. Explore the pleasure of being stupid, the honesty of being joyful and the excitement of altering reality to suit the game.
This three day, full time intensive has a very physical focus. Each session will be dedicated to unleashing the clown through improvisation, observation and exercises. You will commence a thorough investigation into clown spirit, clown relationships and the mechanics of clown comedy with its wonderful comic joy in the absurd! All work will use the body as a primary source for creativity. You will be challenged to find the truth that is the cornerstone of your clown, to (re) discover your imagination and refine your understanding of stage presence!
Workshop Information:
The workshop is limited to 16 participants only
Costs: $275.00 (GST included)
A deposit (non refundable) of $50 will ensure your place
Venue: St Paul’s Church Hall, Fremantle.
Contact: 0438161072, groundcontrol@flyingheart.com.au, www.flyingheart.com.au
ANDREW CORY - Clown Tutor
Over the last ten years, Andrew Cory has worked professionally in Australia, Asia and in Europe as an actor, a movement director and a clown.
He has worked with a number of independent and professional companies in Australia including The QLD Ballet, The QLD Theatre Company, The QLD Symphony Orchestra, The South Australia State Theatre Company, and studied at Ecole Philip Gaulier (London), Centre Selavy Mask School (France), Todo Performance Academy (Denmark) and the School for Mime Theatre (USA). In 2002 Andrew received a professional development grant from Arts Qld to pursue his clown studies at Bont’s International Clown School (Spain).
Andrew has been a movement tutor for the Acting Dept. of Queensland University of Technology, NIDA Extensions Program and at Griffith University Applied Theatre Dept. He has taught movement and acting at the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA). He is a founding member of The Angry Mime collective (Brisbane). In 2003 Andrew formed Red Spoon to explore various concoctions of clown, movement and text.
Quotes from previous students:
“Andrew brings a passion and joy to the work that is infectious. It is challenging but the rewards are immense. I have found so many applications for what I have learnt in all areas of my life and work.”
“the ability to put ideas into practice and tap into the lunacy and joy were great!”
“I really felt I went on a journey and have come out of myself more”
“well cultivated, supportive environment, helped my clown emerge”
“I think the course is very, very good, particularly appreciated the context that clown is put in –heart, joy, imagination and humanity”
Review of Clown Intensive with Andrew Cory
2007 clown intensive with Brisbane based teacher Andrew Cory was highly successful. A total of 11 students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds attended the course for the three days. All participants gained a great deal, were challenged and left inspired. Flying Heart Productions and Red Spoon (Andrews company) will produce the event again in 2008 so stay tuned! See images from workshop below.
Physical Creativity And Theatre Workshops
Hardey McMurrick is currently in residency at The Kerry Street Community School in Fremantle teaching students physical theatre. This is ongoing until the end of the year.