fooling in france
THE NOMADIC ACADEMY OF FOOLS IN FRANCE
Foyer de Campgnes, 10 Pl. Frederic, Mistral 34120, Pezenas
WORKSHOPS
Monday 27th October: The Inner World of the Fool
The fool steps off the cliff into the unknown. Dare you follow?
This is a one-day workshop run by Seani Fool from the Nomadic Academy of Fools in which people can have an introduction to the art of fooling as taught by Jonathan Kay. Today’s workshop has a particular emphasis on how fools can explore and reveal their own inner world.
Tuesday 28th October: The Outer Fool (Physical theatre techniques)
Play the fool and discover archetypes and characterisation through bodywork. Create solo, partner and ensemble work.
Find characters in the body. Taste movement, smell sound, feel sight.
Develop group intuition and trust through breathwork and enhanced peripheral vision.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring food to share for lunch.
Wednesday 29th October: Guerrilla Gardening for Clowns
The world of permaculture meets rebel clowning.
This is a one-day workshop where people can learn the ancient art of clowning and methods of direct action in the context of permaculture design.
EVENING PERFORMANCES
Monday 27th October: 20:00 for the meal and 21:00 performance begins.
Scratch Night and Community meal: An evening of improvised plays and fooling by the Nomadic Academy of Fools. Nothing is rehearsed: everything comes from the moment. Feel free to bring food and drink to share a meal and meet the fools.
Tuesday 28th October: 21:00 performance begins
The Oddwood Cabaret: A night of music and entertainment from the strangely likable folk of Oddwood.
Wednesday, 29th October: 21:00 performance begins
The Jam: The Nomadic Academy of Fools welcome you to jam with them. You can participate or watch. Turn up at 20:30 to be added to the running order.
