Award-winning clown and comedian Josh Glanc is teaching a one-day clowning and comedy workshop in Cape Town: Don’t Be Funny.

This is an ideal opportunity to learn from a multi-award-winning clown and performer, who has performed on the Melbourne Comedy Festival Galas, Just For Laughs, and been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award. Perfect for all types of performers (clowns, comedians, stand-ups, improvisers) who want to sharpen their performing skills, be more present and free on stage, and gain more insight into the world of clowning.

Key workshop elements:
– Learn how to be more open, present, and real on stage
– Don’t try to be funny – just be with us, open and honest
– Let your inner idiot shine – embrace your sense of play and joy on stage
– Develop sensitivity to audience responses and deep listening skills
– Create genuine connections with audiences
– Practice relaxing and being comfortable being seen on stage

No clowning experience needed. The workshop is most suited for performers (stand-ups, circus performers, improvisers, and sketch artists) but suitable for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable, relaxed, and confident on stage. Places are extremely limited!

About Josh:
Josh Glanc is a multi-award-winning clown and comedian. He trained at École Philippe Gaulier and other renowned schools, and teaches clown workshops while on tour. He is also the lead teacher for the Comedy Plus Lab (comedy course for semi-professional comedians) at the Soho Theatre in London. His Edinburgh Fringe show earned a nomination for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award. He is also a regular face on the Stamptown line-up.

About Clown Town:
After visiting the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the last 2 years, Sophie Joans had a dream: to make clowning as popular in South Africa as it is “up North”. This unique style of comedy embraces the art of failure, and after hosting their first workshop in Dec 2024, Clown Town has grown into CPT’s unofficial clown school, with over 100 members in their ever-growing WhatsApp group.

Guided by the principle “the clown falls down so that we don’t have to”, and inspired by shows like STAMPTOWN, we bring you our first-ever offering of all the ways we’ve learnt to fall, fail, and create royal f**k ups!

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