Devising Character Comedy
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This workshop invites you to bring a character proposal! Over three days we will refine your character through the lens of mask and movement based theatre and physical comedy; you will be supported to develop the character to exist as an embodied form onstage. You will practice tools for devising physical comedy through exercises, improvisations and devising tasks.The workshop offers exercises in voice, physicality and explores the urgencies of your character. It also offers insight into the devising process and will give you techniques and skills to devise your own work. You will also receive feedback on your work throughout.
Participants are invited to bring a costume proposal for a character they wish to explore for the duration of the three days. This will be an intensive and collaborative workshop. You are invited to attend solo, or with your collaborators (eg if you’re working in a duo, trio). It will be a rigorous and very playful three days, aimed at finding the absolute joy in your character, with strong technique, embodiment and clarity.
This workshop is suitable for all character creatures from across the comedy, theatre, clown & drag worlds and beyond…
DATES & TIMES:
Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th January
10am-5pm each day.
Please note that a minimum of 8 participants must be reached by January 9th for this workshop to go ahead, so please book early!
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Laura Trenerry is a theatre maker, performer, teacher and director. She is part of three award-winning character comedy ensembles; The Travelling Sisters, The Beryls & The Beaks (Stickybeak). She recently studied the Advanced Training in Movement Theatre (The Pedagogy of the Poetic Body) at Helikos School of International Theatre Creation with Giovanni Fusetti. She recently directed Sharnema Nougar's show 'Annus Horribilus'.
Payment plans are available. Contact Laurapennyt@gmail.com with any questions.
Date
Friday 23 January 2026 10:00 PM - Sunday 25 January 2026 5:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
5th Brunswick Scout Group
213 A Weston Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057
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Devising Character Comedy
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