Dan Lees - WORKSHOPS

Dan Lees is hosting a 5-day intensive clowning workshop from April 4-8, 2022 in London. The workshop will explore finding one's unique comedic self through playful exercises and improvisations. Participants will learn to follow impulses, access the present moment, accept failure, listen to audiences, and find the game. Dan Lees is an experienced clown and comedy teacher who has taught internationally.

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DAN LEES

Upcoming Workshop:

Freedom in Failing: Clowning and the Art of Play (5 day intensive workshop)

Dates: 4-8 April 2022

Times: 11am-5pm
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Location: Saint Barnabas Church, Shacklewell Row, Dalston, London E8 2EA

This workshop will explore what makes you funny. We are all humorous in different
ways. We each have our own unique comedic self. The clown is at its essence you, not
a character you play.

As humans beings we are all fallible and it is this imperfection that gives us our
humanity. We are conditioned to always be good and hide our mistakes and faults.
Conversely the clown finds pleasure in being bad and does not disguise anything, as a
result he finds freedom from the normal constraints imposed on us, in our day-to-day
lives. By embodying the true idiotic self, with optimism and sensitivity, we can find
freedom on stage, opening up the imagination to find a place of infinite possibilities
for laughter and play.

The clown exists in the moment, responding to and constantly finding games with the
audience and fellow performers. Through a series of playful exercises, games and
improvisations you will be encouraged to take risks, be impulsive and to find the
pleasure to be stupid.

On this workshop you will learn:

To follow an impulse

To get out of your head and access the moment

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To accept failure and use it to great comic effect

To listen to and be sensitive to an audience

To be light and playful and to find 'the game'

This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced performers.

“As a teacher of clown and comedy Dan is outstanding. For anyone wanting to find
inspiration to take their comedy to another level or if you are just starting to explore
clown Dan’s workshops are invaluable. Every day was revelation and a joy”
Matthew Truesmith, actor and former Head of MA Acting at Mountview Academy of
Theatre Arts

"Dan creates a beautifully playful and safe environment"

Stephen Sobal, Artistic Director of All In Theatre.

"The workshop was exhilarating and fun. Whether it is clowning or indeed any kind of
performance, Dan will help you seek the play and the truth in what you do"

Andrea Spisto, Infinite Experience Arts Company

"Dan is the real deal"
Phillip Burgers, Dr Brown

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Dan has facilitated workshops for numerous theatre companies and has taught at the National
Centre for Circus Arts, London Studio Centre, Mountview and East 15. As one half of award
winning comedy clown duo the Establishment he has performed internationally. His directing
credits include; Jula Masli and the Duncan Bros: 'Legs' (2019, Soho Theatre, Malcolm Hardy Award
for Comic Originality), 'Logs' (2021, Soho Theatre), 'We Must Live' (2019, Offie Award Nominated,
Voila Festival), Zuma Puma: 'Don't it, Don't it, Do it!' (2019, The Space UK) 'Playboy' (2022, The
Pleasance)

Dan regularly tours with Clowns Without Borders UK, a charity that aims to improve the quality
of life for children and communities living in crisis all over the world, most recently he ran a
workshop for a group of Syrian circus performers at the Zaatari refugee camp in Jorden.
Dan is a co-founder of the London Clown Festival.

Full price £250

£200 conc. (unemployed or student) Evidence required.

To reserve a place please pay a £60 deposit through the paypal link below. Then the remainder is
payable by bank transfer before 1st April. After you have paid your deposit you will recieve an
email with the details for the bank transfer. Any questions email Dan at
[email protected]

Cancellations

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The deposit is non-refundable but can be used for a future workshop. You will be required to
pay the remainder by the 1st of April otherwise you may lose your place on the course.

Covid policy
Everyone will be requested to lateral test in the morning before coming to the workshop daily.

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