Fools At Play - A Clown Cabaret

Directed by Chloe Payne
Created by the Clown Turn Creation Workshop Participants

Come one, come all to FOOLS AT PLAY, a clown spectacular on Granville Island, presented by Axis Theatre Company and Granville Island. A celebration of nonsense, silliness and complete absurdity, this family-friendly Clown Cabaret marks the final showcase of works created and performed by Axis’ CLOWN TURN CREATION intensive participants.

CLOWN TURN CREATION is a two-week summer intensive in theatrical clowning instructed by Chloe Payne. What is a clown turn? Clown turns are devised, repeatable comedic performance pieces that use clown logic and improvisation. ‘Turns’ appear in many performance genres including variety shows, circuses, cabarets, plays, and full-length clown shows - to name a few.

Intensive participants developed their clown skills and devised and honed a selection of original clown turns to perform for an audience - that’s where you come in. These ‘fools’ may wear red noses, but they are not your average clowns.

DATES:
Friday, July 14 @ 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM - at the Granville Island Picnic Pavilion
Saturday, July 15 @ 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM - at the Granville Island Picnic Pavilion

COST:
Absolutely FREE! Family-friendly!