Lyric Theatre | Frank Wurzinger: Clowning Workshop | Saturday 24 October

Following the brilliant response to Frank Wurzinger’s workshop at The Lyric in 2024, we’re delighted to welcome him back for another day of clowning, play and exploration.

Frank is an award-winning theatre-maker, actor and modern clown whose workshops are playful, physical and open to anyone interested in discovering more about themselves as a performer.

“Frank’s workshop last year was one of the most glorious, ridiculous experiences I’ve ever had. And I’ve had a fairly glorious, ridiculous life. 10/10 would recommend.”
— Participant

The workshop

A workshop for anyone interested in playing – in life or on stage. What happens when clowns meet normal people?

We’ll explore the pleasure of being ourselves, dropping our social masks, taking risks and being open in a supportive environment. You don’t need to be funny – the aim is to have fun and be real, break rules and disobey!

Using a mixture of physical exercises, improvisation games and clowning techniques, we’ll create clown theatre and explore the performer–audience relationship.

We’ll begin to discover and release our inner idiot, follow our impulses, and experiment with improvisation and devising from a state of clown. There will also be opportunities to explore playing for an audience in public spaces.

“Frank is a really, truly awesome clown performer and teacher. I have had the pleasure to see him perform numerous times and take workshops with him, so I speak from personal experience when I say he is one of the most gifted and kind-hearted people I know.”
— Barnaby King

“I cannot recommend Frank and his work highly enough. I’ve done so many workshops over the years and this one stays with me… Delightful, fun, ludicrous and yet insightful, powerful and thought-provoking.”
— Participant

No previous clowning experience is necessary – just come ready to play.

Age restriction: 18+
Tickets: £50
Time: 10am-4pm

Frank Wurzinger
Professional Idiot | Clown | Actor | Theatre Maker

frankwurzinger.com

For more information or any questions please email the The Lyric: thelyrictheatrebridport@gmail.com