Workshop Leader and CrEATIVE FACILITATOR

Jamie specializes in teaching clown and creating theatre. In 2017/18 he was Director in Residence at the prestigious Bedales School in Petersfield. He regularly teaches and directs at The Central School of Speech and Drama and East 15 Acting School. He teaches regularly at Physical Fest Liverpool and facilitates independent workshops and residencies throughout the UK.

Workshops suit different groups. A recent workshop held in Sheffield had participants ranging from 18-65 years of age.

As part of Jamie's practice he teaches within many different contexts. The ‘clown’ workshop he teaches often is called Effortlessly Funny.

Effortlessley Funny

Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.
Victor Borge

An invitation to let down the defences that prevent people from laughing - a workshop led by Jamie Wood.

"We try very hard all the time to not appear idiotic, what would happen if we stopped trying?"

It will lead participants through a series of exercises and provocations connecting body, voice, imagination and play. With the other workshop participants as audience, we will explore what a live and constantly evolving relationship can look and feel like if we listen closely and openly.

Often in relationship to others we have formed defensive behaviours to keep us safe. These patterns may also prevent people from connecting to us deeply, and in terms of comedy, may also prevent laughter.

The aim of this workshop is to create a supportive atmosphere of play which encourages participants to open up and share themselves fully with each other.

This workshop is for performers and non-performers. People interested in laughter, play and connection with others.

Although clowning can be fun, it can also be challenging to be confronted on old patterns of behaviour. Some people may find this difficult.

WHAT THEY SAY
​"His workshop is pure joy" Fraser
"His work is intuitive, physical and brilliantly supportive. He knows how to bring your individual funny out of you" Nat
"It re-invigorated in me a wonderful desire to play and explore" Duncan
"It was unexpectedly impactful. He is gentle whilst also not being afraid to be provocative" Isy
"Within minutes I felt safe and was able to play and express myself and fail" Dora