A two day workshop about bringing your imagination to life through precise movement, and finding the funny in physicality.

The Latebloomers are masters of physical comedy and the workshop will have a particular focus on mime as a technique for humour - with its long history from on-stage vaudeville acts to big screen greats. Inspired by the teachings of French mime and theatre practitioner Jacques Lecoq, at whose school the Latebloomers trained, the workshop will cover he principles of mime, before moving onto finding comedy through mime, using The Latebloomers signature style of vocal sound effects and slapstick comedy, and finally, creating a coherent world onstage with your fellow performers.

While this workshop is best suited to people with performance experience, we are open to anyone joining in. No prior experience of mime is necessary.

Taught by award winning comedian and theatre-makers THE LATEBLOOMERS - Jon Tilley (UK), Sam Dugmore (AU), and Arthur Dumas (FRANCE)

The Latebloomers is an international physical comedy troupe based in the UK. Drawing on their training in clown, mime, and physical theatre at the Jacques Lecoq International Theatre School in Paris, the company created the acclaimed shows 'Scotland!' and 'The Bakers', which they continue to tour around the world.

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Participants will gain:

An understanding of the principles of mime
An opportunity to explore the potential for comedy in mime
A sense of how to create a coherent world on stage through mime.
A new way of seeing and creating work

What to bring:

Water bottle
Comfortable clothes

Please note there are kitchen facilities and a cafe onsite for lunch.

Requirements:

This workshop is aimed at experienced performers but anyone with an interest is welcome. The workshop is physical but all exercises can be adapted around the needs of the students.

Workshop participants must be over 18 years of age.

Dates/Times:

Wednesday 18th March 10am - 4pm

Please note this workshop takes place over `1 day, and will include a break for lunch.

Where:

State Library of South Australia

North Terrace, Adelaide SA

More details will be supplied after enrolment.

Accessibility:

Workshops can be adapted to accommodate access needs, please get in contact with event organiser Britt Plummer and we can discuss.

Refund Policy:

Courtyard/ FRANK. standard policy: Due to limited capacities, refunds are not available. If we are able to fill a cancelled place with another participant, a full refund will be issued.

This workshop is part of a series of workshops - FRANK. Workshop Series at The Courtyard of Curiosities, all workshops are taking place during the Adelaide Fringe Festival at the State Library of SA. Workshop places must be booked in advance, and there are limited places. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch - director@franktheatre.com.au

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