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The Clowning Workbook

A Practical Course
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The Clowning Workbook for Actors and Performers by Jon Davison explores the art of clowning through practical exercises drawn from original workshops and research. The book covers key concepts such as the clown-audience relationship, the interplay between script, text and improvisation, as well as movement and voice techniques. It offers innovative approaches to enhance wider acting practice and actor training.
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This workbook is ideal for actors, performers, drama students and theatre educators seeking fresh and inspiring methods to develop their craft through clowning techniques.

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Using the techniques and insights of clowning, this book draws on original workshops and research to provide practical clowning exercises to develop wider acting practice in innovative ways.

The book offers guidance and explanation to key concepts in clowning, including the dynamics of the clown-audience relationship; the relationship between script, text and improvisation; and movement and voice, offering fresh and inspiring angles from which to view actor training.

The Clowning Workbook for Actors and Performers is part of the acclaimed Theatre Arts Workbooks series and features its characteristic blend of student-focused exercises with pedagogical tips for teachers.

Series: Theatre Arts Workbooks

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350050471

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Jon Davison is a clown performer, teacher, director, researcher, writer and musician with 40 yearsโ€™ experience. An international performer and trainer who trained at the ร‰cole Philippe Gaulier and Fool Time Circus School (Bristol), he runs workshops in Britain, North and South America, South Africa, and throughout western and eastern Europe. He was co-founder of the Escola de Clown de Barcelona in 2006 and previously taught clown, improvisation and acting at the Institut del Teatre de Barcelona from 1996-2006. He was a research fellow investigating clown training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (University of London) from 2007 and is currently a lecturer at London Metropolitan University. His books include Clown Readings in Theatre Practice and Clown Training: A Practical Guide.

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