Clown Life Intensive:

October 1st- 11am-6pm- (Full day) & October 2nd- 2:30pm- 6pm (Half day)

Welcome to The Clown Life intensive. This particular workshop will consist of a day and a half (10 hours- over 2 days). Introducing the core aspects of Clown through play- focusing on; Presence, Connection, Self-expression, Optimism, Honesty, Risk taking/Stepping out of the comfort zone, Vulnerability, Failing well and how all of these are great tools for performance and personal development in life.

We will be playing hard and laughing loads...You do NOT have to be a performer or have had clown/theatre experience to take part... This workshop is for everyone, whether you are called to a more playful means of self development and inner child/play work or whether you're a performer/ public speaker who wants to improve your skills and connect with your audience on a deeper level with more presence and humanity- there is something for everyone!

* "Zuma is welcoming, warm and charismatic, her expertise and enthusiasm for her art is infectious and you always feel in safe hands."- Participant April 2016

What to expect:

We will be looking at how the practice of Clown can help us to live whole heartedly, present, connected, curious, optimistic and playful. We will be meeting glimpses of our inner idiots- exploring a level of child's play, amplifying who we are, how we are seen in the world, accepting all of ourselves and sharing it without shame. The first step to living more 'whole heartedly' as written by famous researcher- Brene Brown is 'daring more greatly'- Clown Life is another opportunity to dive into the unknown, take risks and explore a deeper level of yourself with the added bonus of games, play and lots of laughter.

The nature of the workshop is held in a supportive & encouraging way as its main objective is to focus on the tools, techniques and positive discoveries.

Facilitator Bio:

Nelly Scott aka. Zuma Puma is the founder of the International Lost Cabaret; London, UK and Melbourne Australia's most alternative comedy night (since 2012).

Zuma has 9 years of extensive clown training including some of the worlds most renowned teachers; Phillippe Gaulier (1.5 years, Paris) and Francine Cote of Cirque du Soleil (1 year training, Montreal), 4 years of training with Leading European Clown teachers at London's Advanced Clown Camp and has spent 3 summers touring with Bread and Puppet a circus puppetry company based in Vermont, USA.

She is the visionary, creator of the Youtube comedy series, Grumpy Lettuce and is a member of London based Clown Company; Farce Forward who will be performing their next show One Man Two Ghosts at The Unscene Festival 199 at 7pm September 29th 2016.

Zuma has a keen interest in personal development and has dedicated her life to connecting the discoveries of clown to life and healing. Her studies have proven that clown is not just a unique art form but a philosophy and way of life. She has been facilitating Clown workshops in performing arts communities in North, Central America and across the United Kingdom for the past 6 years.

*Zuma will be off to Canada and then Mexico in October to teach and perform with clown company- La Bouffon Sociale. This will be her last workshop of 2016!

Investment: (full day and a half workshop- 10 hours)

* Early bird ends 24/09/2016: £75 *

* General Admission thereafter: £90

* Low income thereafter: £80

* If you have any questions, concerns or would like to join the mailing list please be in touch via e-mail: thelostcabaret@gmail.com.

Participant Testimonials:

"I love Zuma's teaching style, she's so gentle but takes you just over your boundaries. I would recommend it to anyone, everyone should do this course. I will take what I learned into my everyday life." –Participant April 2016

"Zuma is a wise, compassionate and patient teacher, her class is safe, fun, open, warm, and her feedback is useful and clear." Participant May 2016

"I've never done anything remotely like this before but Im so pleased I took the risk and signed up. Zuma is an amazing teacher her enthusiasm and knowledge were incredible"- Participant May 2016

"The Clown Life Intensive created safe space to push boundaries and work on finding my inner idiot and not being overcome by shame. Absolutely loved it!"- Participant April 2016

"Zuma has a way of making everyone feel comfortable, safe and valued. I feel I’ve learnt and experienced some great things."- Participant May 2016

Inspiring link about 'Daring more greatly':

Brené Brown's Power of Vulnerability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Zuma Puma x