A ten week one-to-one adventure into clowning

Are you burning to perform but feeling stuck in the wings?

Perhaps you've got a character bubbling inside you but you're not sure how to transform your creative impulses into a structured act? Do the technical aspects of clowning feel overwhelming? Maybe you want to make people laugh but you aren’t sure how, or creating a full performance piece seems like a mountain too high to climb. Strap in, this is the clowning adventure for you!

Your inner fool is your greatest teacher

What if you could combine solid technical training with authentic self-expression? What if your unique quirks could become the foundation of a professional-grade clown act? This is where craft meets creativity, and where your inner fool becomes a stage-ready performer.

Your guide on this journey

Hello! I'm Alicia, your resident fool-osopher and clown guide. With over a decade of professional clowning experience and training from L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq, I've helped lots of performers develop their unique clown acts. Now, I'm here to help you craft yours.

What makes this journey so special?

This isn't just about theory – it's a hands-on performance creation laboratory where you'll learn:

• Professional clowning techniques and principles

• Strategic act structure and development

• Physical comedy and timing

• Audience engagement mastery

• Character development and sustainability

• Is this for you?

  Perfect for:

  • Performers ready to add clowning to their skillset

  • Creative souls wanting to craft a professional act

  • Artists seeking technical structure for their ideas

  • Anyone serious about mastering the craft of clowning

  • Performers preparing for professional opportunities

  
  Not your cup of tea if:

  • You're not willing to practice between sessions

  • You're looking for purely theoretical training

  • You don't want to perform for audiences

  • You're not ready to commit to the craft

• What you'll get

  Your ten-week technical training includes:
  
  Weeks 1-2: Technical Foundations & Character Development

  • Dive into fundamental clowning techniques

  • Learn essential physical comedy skills

  • Develop your unique clown walk, stance and gestures

  • Practice core improvisation techniques

  • Learn the art of the "flop" and recovery

  
  Weeks 3-4: The Craft of Character

  • Create your signature clown outfit

  • Develop your clown's voice and movement vocabulary

  • Learn different styles of clown performance

  • Learn prop manipulation and object work

  • Practice status play and character relationships

  
  Weeks 5-6: Performance Craft & Audience Connection

  • Understand timing and rhythm in comedy

  • Learn advanced audience interaction techniques

  • Develop your unique comedic style

  • Practice entrance and exit techniques

  • Learn the art of building and releasing tension

  
  Weeks 7-8: Act Creation & Structure

  • Learn professional act structure techniques

  • Develop your signature routines

  • Build your act's emotional journey

  
  Weeks 9-10: Polish & Performance

  • Fine-tune your technical execution

  • Perfect your timing and delivery

  • Learn stage presence techniques

  • Develop performance sustainability

  • Prepare for your showcase performance

• How we'll work together

  Working together, we'll blend structured learning with playful exploration.

  Each week, we'll meet online for 2-hour live sessions where you'll receive direct instruction, participate in guided exercises, and get personalised feedback on your developing act.

  You'll practice new techniques in a supportive environment, building your skills progressively while having plenty of space to experiment and discover your unique clown voice.

  Between sessions, you'll have access to inspiration, references and resources to help you refine your character and routines. I'll be there every step of the way, offering specific technical guidance while nurturing your natural creativity.

  Our work together culminates in a recorded performance of your polished act, complete with personalised feedback for your continued growth.

• Location

  Online, 2 hours each week.

  In the comfort of your own home or studio.

• Pricing

  Flexible Payment Options:

  Three-payment plan:

  $425 AUD per payment, spread over 10 weeks.

  Pay upfront (Save $101):

  $1,599 AUD

• How to book

  Fill in the form below with your booking request details or contact Alicia at info@theclowninstitute.com to discuss custom programs for your specific needs

Let’s get started on something amazing together.

Fill out the form below to start your booking.

We’ll be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the details!