How To Be Even More Of A Stupid
ONE WEEK RESIDENTIAL
£800 (Early Bird £750)
Arrival: Sunday 28th June
Departure: Friday 3rd July at 6pm
Who’s it for? Experienced performers (including those who have completed How To Be A Stupid) 18+
What to expect: The state of clown is like a muscle that needs to be exercised. Through advanced exercises, experienced clowns and actors who use clowning in their work, can stretch themselves to improve their ‘clown-fitness’ and make them better prepared to deal with more challenging clown scenarios. By focusing on imagination, playfulness and the pleasure to be present, every section of the workshop has real practical lessons to apply to your performance and help structure the development of new ones. Filled with a mix of exercises, advanced techniques and improvisation scenarios, it’s an opportunity to train and play with performers at the same level.
Enrolment is open. To request a sign up form email whynotinstitute@aol.com
The Clown’s Intelligence: the Inner Monologue
WEEKEND RESIDENTIAL
£362 (£332 Early Bird)
Arrival: Friday 3rd July from 7pm – 9pm
Departure: from Sunday 5th July 5pm to Monday 6th July 10am
“The ground covered in 2 days was amazing. It solidified HTBAS and HTBEMOAS. The exercises were very well designed and the exploration of the studio and garden in the residency was amazing.”
Winter School 2026 participant
Who’s it for: Clowns and performers who have a clown persona. Please note: This workshop is not for beginners in clowning. 18+
About this workshop: Audiences love to follow clowns’ thoughts; to see clowns thinking and finding amazing solutions and answers to everyday life. But how often do our own thoughts come faster than the clown’s? Our thoughts intrude and interrupt the clown’s voice. Workshop participants will be challenged not to let their own thoughts interrupt or come before the clown’s thoughts. In a series of games and exercises participants will deconstruct the mechanism of thoughts, create space for their clown to think, and fill their mind with the clown’s loud voice, leaving no space for other thoughts. Often harder than anticipated, maintaining the clown’s inner monologue allows us to develop a true clown’s intelligence!
“I liked the mixture of exploration of the clown’s thoughts and persona as well as practicing techniques. I discovered surprising things about my clown and really enjoyed playing with the group.”
Winter School 2026 participant
Enrolment is open. To request a sign up form email whynotinstitute@aol.com
Your Instructor
Angela De Castro
Angela de Castro is an internationally renowned clown, actor, teacher, director, speaker, mentor, consultant and clown master. In addition to many acting and devising awards in Brazil, they have been awarded, among others, Lawrence Olivier Award UK (Best Entertainment), Golden Nose Award (Spain), the Nesta Dreamtime Fellowship (UK), an Arts Foundation Fellowship (UK) and an International Fellowship by the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama for their contribution to the art of
clowning.
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“A teacher, a Master Clown, who is very delicate – who respects the performer in front of her and takes care to take you on the best path, so you do not expose yourself unnecessarily… A director who helps performers build and deliver their scenes with confidence.”
Workshop Participant
More Details
The Clown’s Intelligence is the perfect workshop for a residency at the beautiful Crag Pit House and Studios, a stunning space dedicated to nurturing creativity and the arts. There are only 10 places available on this personal, intensive course, with private rooms for each of the participants.
Crag Pit House offers space for communal eating, socialising, creative conversations, relaxation, reflection and quiet moments. The House and rehearsal studio are set in a peaceful sanctuary full of wildlife, with sea views and rambling walks in every direction. In addition to the workshop, you will have time for informal chats and exchange of ideas with other participants, and quiet reflection. This residential workshop offers you the chance to focus on yourself and your artistic development away from everyday life, and a more relaxed way to exchange with fellow Clowns.
CATERING
All meals are included. You will be asked to give your dietary requirements in advance.
ACCOMMODATION
You will get a private room with single or double bed. Bedding and towels are all included. Each room has a writing desk and wifi.
TRAVEL
- CAR: Parking on site
- TRAIN: From London Liverpool Street to Saxmundham Station with pick-up from Saxmundham available
HOW TO ENROL
Email whynotinstitute@aol.com for a sign up form
