Courses & workshops
Chris is currently running a variety of creative clown based comedy workshops and courses
NEW CLASS COMING AT ROPETACKLE ARTS CENTRE, SHOREHAM
THEATRE OF PLAY ‘where play becomes performance‘
A six-week course exploring comic physical theatre, led by award-winning director and international performer Chris Cresswell.
*Classes will take place in both the Auditorium and Mezz
Apr 7th-May 12th (6 weeks)
Tickets www.ropetacklecentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873682675
Through movement, rhythm, and visual storytelling, participants will develop bold physical characters, sharpen comic timing, and discover how the body can drive humour on stage.
Suitable for performers looking to expand their physical and comedic range or for participants with some drama experience.
Chris is founder and director of Theatre of Play, and an advanced training programme for physical and devised performance. He is the Director of the School of Clowns at Theatre Royal Brighton and an Associate Lecturer at the University of Chichester.
With over 30 years’ international experience, including leading workshops in Berlin and New York, his practice spans circus, cabaret, film and television, with a focus on play, comedy, and the body. He holds and MA in Theatre Games and is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Clown School – A series of courses offering training in clown and mask work
School of Clowns @Theatre Royal invites you on a transformational journey into the heart of theatre clowning.
In this six-session course, you’ll explore far more than slapstick and red noses. Rooted in the tradition of Jacques Lecoq and led by master clown Chris Cresswell, the training is designed to unlock your innate creativity, spontaneity, and emotional truth.
Held at the historic Theatre Royal Brighton, this is an ideal course for actors, artists, educators, street performers or those who have begun to explore the art of clown.
Some performance experience is preferable as this is an advanced course
Age Is A Stage – Weekly workshops designed for those aged 50 and over!
Chris invites you to join him and many others to dsicover the joy of play and creating playful interactions.
Dive into the world of play, creativity, and dramatic arts at Theatre Royal in Brighton and Ropetackle in Shoreham.
Celebrating its seventh year, Age is a Stage continues to make a significant impact on the older community in Brighton. By fostering new connections and offering a creative outlet, we are reawakening the creative spirit in people’s lives.
click here for more info on Age Is A Stage
Chris founded ‘OldSkool Arts’
OldSkool Arts is a comprehensive arts organization that includes the Age Is A Stage (AIAS) theatre arts company. Founded in 2018, AIAS focuses on creating opportunities for live theatre and highlighting the essential role of theatre arts in promoting healthy ageing. Over the past six years, we have dedicated ourselves to expanding our work with Age Is A Stage theatre, which includes performances, workshops, and creating pieces that address the concerns of older adults. We are grateful for the support from the Creative Learning team at Brighton’s Theatre Royal and the Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham.
Our latest project, Laughter for Life, which took place in 2024 was funded by Ageing Well/Impact Initiative to offer workshops for the unwaged in the outskirts of Brighton and Hove.
To find out more about ‘ Age is a Stage’ at Brighton Dome or The Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham, please click here