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The Vulnerable fool: Clowning and Embodied Play
16-17 September 2025
16 arrival, 21 morning departure
Gaj, Kłodzko, Poland
A 4 day residential workshop in the Polish mountains with Henry Maynard and Matej Matejka
This workshop invites performers, movers, and seekers of authenticity to explore the delicate and powerful intersection between clowning, physicality, and vulnerability. Co-led by renowned clown practitioner Henry Maynard and movement director Matej Matejka, the workshop offers a rich environment where playfulness, presence, and emotional honesty converge.
Through a blend of clown technique, ensemble games, and deep somatic explorations, we will awaken both the inner child and the witnessing body – cultivating spontaneity, relational awareness, and the courage to be seen.
Led by:
Henry Maynard (clowning masterclasses, solo and duo work, direct audience interaction) Bio here
Matej Matejka (physical theatre, breath and awareness work, somatic integration, ritual structure) Bio Here
Core Themes with Henry:
Embracing vulnerability as a creative force
Accessing playfulness and naïve presence
Clowning as a path toward healing and authenticity
Building ensemble trust and mutual support
Embodied exercises to connect with emotion, impulse, and imagination
Day 1-4: Awakening & Encountering
Body activation and arrival (guided somatic awareness, grounding, playful stretching)
Ice-breaking games focused on presence and spontaneity
First steps into clowning: “The Look” – learning to be seen and not to hide
PRICE £450.00
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