Try Clowning

ByNational Centre for Circus Arts

Circus

Beginner

A beginner taster class exploring clowning through playful games and exercises focused on spontaneity, creativity and audience connection.

About this course

This taster class introduces clowning through games and structured exercises. Participants explore spontaneity and creativity while developing an individual clown persona and considering how to connect with an audience. The class is guided by instructors and is designed as an accessible introduction to the form rather than requiring previous circus experience.

What you'll learn

  • Explore clowning through games and exercises
  • Develop spontaneity within clowning activities
  • Identify elements of an individual clown persona
  • Practise connecting with an audience

Is this course right for you?

The class is intended for beginners, including learners with no previous circus experience. Participation involves playful games and exercises that explore spontaneity, creativity and audience connection, with guidance from the instructors.

  • No previous circus experience is required
  • Involves active participation in games and exercises
  • Introduces individual clowning and audience connection

Before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing such as leggings or tracksuit bottoms with a T-shirt or vest.
  • Clean indoor trainers are requested.

Where this course runs

National Centre for Circus Arts

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Upcoming classes

1 class

Selected date

Sat 7 Nov 2026

11:00 – 13:00 • 1 day

£30

Coronet Street, Hoxton

Circus team

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