The Clowning Workbook

A Practical Course

Jon Davison (Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, UK)

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Methuen Drama
20 April 2023

Acting techniques

Series: Theatre Arts Workbooks

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.

By: Jon Davison (Royal Central School of Speech and Drama University of London UK)
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781350050457
ISBN 10: 1350050458
Series: Theatre Arts Workbooks
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 20 April 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Introduction Part One: ‘That Was Funny’ 1: Introductions and warm-ups 2: Name tag 3: Ball play 4: Doing things when it’s funny 5: On/Off 6: Step-Laugh 7: That was/n’t funny 8: Make others into clowns 9 Laughter as a pardon 10 Conclusions to Part One: Right and Wrong Thinking Part Two: ‘I Feel Funny’ 11: I (don’t) feel funny 12: Self-laughter 13: Reading others’ feelings 14: Guess the show 15: Feeling shit 16: Personal clown skills Part Three: ‘That Was Supposed to Be Funny’ 17: Funny Plans 18: Intruders 19: Clowns in plays Bibliography of works cited Index

Jon Davison is a clown performer, teacher, director, researcher, writer and musician with 40 years’ experience. An international performer and trainer who trained at the École 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.