The King and The Fool – a 2-day journey in masculine archetype integration

Brought to you by: Way of Play and Menspedition

Dates & Locations

📍 April 26-27 | &soul, Southall

The King and Fool as Archetypes

This weekend training is a deep dive into these two archetypal energies—how they show up in our lives, where we are disconnected from them, and how we can bring them into harmony.

Through play, movement, ritual, and reflection, we will release fear, ego, and rigid expectations before stepping into confidence, integrity, and self-leadership.

Men’s work is often about cultivating sovereignty, purpose, and leadership. The King is the powerful archetypal figure which is often the central focus in men’s work. Yet we’ve found that without the Fool, the King becomes heavy, burdened, and disconnected from life.

The Fool is the spark of life—the trickster, truth-teller, and liberator. He disrupts, challenges, and breathes life into stagnancy. Without the Fool, the King becomes rigid. Without the King, the Fool becomes chaotic.

A man in balance learns to lead with wisdom while staying adaptable, playful, and deeply alive.

Why This Work?

An unintegrated Fool can manifest as:

Avoidance, rebellion, or self-sabotage.
Disruption without purpose.
Hiding behind humour to avoid being seen or taking responsibility.

But when embraced, the Fool becomes a force of liberation, spontaneity, and wisdom—the playful power that disrupts stagnancy, moves through resistance, and brings life to the King’s vision.

The King, when integrated, brings:

Clarity, purpose, and self-leadership.
Grounded authority and integrity.
Vision and decisiveness.

Together, these two energies create a man who is deeply rooted in purpose, but never disconnected from joy, aliveness, and play.

You’ll Experience:

Masculine Archetype Embodiment – Explore the Fool’s spontaneity and the King’s integrity.
Playfight & Movement – Break through limitations using the intelligence of the body.
The Fool’s Work – Release self-judgment, embrace chaos, and disrupt stagnant patterns.
The King’s Work – Step into clarity, purpose, and self-leadership.
Shadow Integration – Work with the wounded aspects of these archetypes.
Reflection and Sharing Circles – Gather collective intelligence and wisdom.

This Experience is For You If:

You feel trapped by self-doubt, fear, or rigid expectations.
You desire to balance playfulness with presence, and power with humility.
You crave a deeper connection to your purpose, confidence, and leadership.
You’re ready to shed outdated beliefs and step into your full potential.

This is not a standard men’s work retreat.
This is a raw, powerful, and liberating initiation into embodied masculinity through play, purpose, and primal energy.

Tiers & Pricing:

Early bird (LIMITED TICKETS) – £98
2nd release – £111
3rd release – £131

Meet Your Facilitators

Benji & Benny | The Way of Play

Embodiment facilitators, playspacers, and movement coaches specialising in play-based transformation, deep connection, and authentic self-expression.

Lawrence Joye & Chris Hardy | Menspedition

Men’s work leaders, facilitators, and mentors dedicated to guiding men into purpose, emotional depth, and embodied leadership.

Secure Your Spot – Spaces Are Limited

Book your place now before spaces fill up.

Early bird tickets available for a limited time.

Step into your King. Embrace your Fool. Find your balance.