Jacques Tati, Jacques Lecoq: what is it about the Jacques?

Jacques Tati, Jacques Lecoq: what is it about the Jacques?

This is a lovely clip I found trawling through youtube. It is a mash up of Jacques Tati and Jacques Lecoq both masters of modern clown technique and physical comedy. It  was sourced and put together by Jon Davidson, check his youtube channel on all things...

Diary of a Gaulier student

This is a submission by Ciara Thorburn, a diary of her experience, the work is entirely her own and the views expressed entirely hers but I thought it might be of interest. Thank you Ciara 14/1/2020 Gaulier Day 1 I sit here with my café ole (flat white) at Café Du...
Ericthefred at The Old Market Brighton 5th October 2017

Ericthefred at The Old Market Brighton 5th October 2017

Think clowns by Samuel Beckett, think films by Georges Méliés, german expressionism, the classical mimes such as Debareau and Marceau then think again about what a clown is and what the word clown means to you. It had all the elements of the classic clown show, all...
Clowns & Power

Clowns & Power

As part of the London International Mime Festival a symposium was hosted by Bim Mason in January 2017 at Jacksons Lane, this is footage of the discussion. Look forward to Part...
Nola Rae celebrated clown and mime

Nola Rae celebrated clown and mime

Nola Rae clown and mime Nola Rae is a personal favourite of mine, a clown and mime who has been touring her iconic work since 1975 and was, along with Joseph Seelig, one of the founders of the London Mime Festival. For more information on this sublime artist navigate...