Marina Sossi - Seriously Playful Workshop
Date: Thursday 17th April, 2025
Venue: Burdall's Yard
Doors: 1.30pm for 2.00pm show
Duration: 2hrs
Price: £25 / £20 concs (see below *)
'Seriously Playful' is a clowning and improvisation workshop led by Marina Sossi (regularly held at London Bubble Theatre and The Merlin Theatre in Frome) now coming to Burdell's Yard.
You don't have to be funny or clever or a performer to take part!
Reviews from recent participants:
"Marina's workshop was superb... So much more than clowning or acting in general, it provided a recipe to live life to the full and squeeze enjoyment out of every possible moment. It also equipped us with the skills and confidence to improvise and perform"
"The energy in the room was electric... The laughter was more than surface-level amusement; it was the kind that springs from genuine, uninhibited human connection. It reminded us all how rare and beautiful it is to truly let go of our guards and embrace the moment with childlike wonder"
"The day left everyone inspired and uplifted, with one resounding conclusion: Marina's workshop was unmissable!"
"If you are feeling uninspired, flat, exhausted or overwhelmed, Seriously Playful is guaranteed to return you to a more energised and creative version of yourself"
The workshop takes you through a step by step process that starts with releasing tension, energising the body, finding movement and vocal expression to stimulate a more spontaneous and natural state of playfulness. This is followed by improvisation games and clowning exercises that offer full permission to be silly, have fun and step into the spotlight. Finding the inner clown unmasks and liberates us from the stress of being a grown up and challenges the limiting thoughts and self judgements that block our creative flow. If you are curious and 'would never usually try anything like this', it's definitely for you. Belly laughs and magic moments guaranteed!
The Clowning challenge:
Claim the moment and follow it
Release the inner idiot
Turn the world upside down
The Rewards:
Reveal the inner genius
Supercharge creative energy
Eliminate stress and pain
Advance booking is essential as numbers are limited.
Booking: Ticketsource
Online booking: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/burdallsyard/seriously-playful-clowning-workshop-with-marina-sossi/e-kzakay
Links: https://www.burdallsyard.co.uk/whatson/seriously-playful-clowning-workshop-with-marina-sossi
http://marina-sossi.com/
Instagram: marina.sossi
* Concessions: Students, unwaged or Friends of the Festival only, ID required on door
