Clown Cabaret Scratch Night is a run by Saras Feijoo, Melanie Jordan and Tim Licata.
A collaboration between Plutot La Vie Theatre Company and Clownstepping.
www.plutotlavie.org.uk
www.clownstepping.com & www.sarasfeijoo.com
www.melanie-jordan.weebly.com
Clown Cabaret Scratch Night acts June 2017
King Biff: The Pick-up Artist by Kirsty Nicolson
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The act is a response to real profit making pick-up artists and Kirsty's personal experiences of toxic masculinity.
Kirsty is a theatre maker and community practitioner based in Edinburgh. Kirsty has established and co-facilitates a drama and performance workshop with adults with learning disabilities, they create work that is loud surreal and proud. The group have created sell out physical performances and are currently devising a clown show that will debut in September this year.
Kirsty works regularly with Janice Parker Projects including work on Private Dancer, Private Party and Glory. She has also worked with Theatre NEMO, Craig Simpson, Antonija Livingstone, Physical Theatre Scotland, Waterbaby Dance (assistant on The Talent Hub project, bespoke training for disabled performers) Clown Cabaret and created work for Surge.
Rainy Days by Calette Corrie Duke, Bridget Nicholson & Fraser Scott Anderson
Frustrated by the Scottish sun! A clown wants to play in the rain with her friends... A sudden downpour drenches their world with joy. Inspired by the clowning style of Slava Polunin.
Callette, Bridget and Fraser are students on the Physical Theatre Diploma Course in Edinburgh.
All 3 performers have a background in acting and performance, but have came to explore and discover new styles of performing, including puppetry and mask work, but have found a love for clowning. Fraser is the creative director of a piece of puppet theatre in development that looks at what life is like for the puppets behind the scenes on a kids TV show, Bridget is a keen performer of musical theatre, and has recently started exploring Kabuki theatre and is developing an all woman adaptation, and Calette is developing her skills in puppet building and clown, and has aspirations of becoming a clown doctor.
Callette, Bridget and Fraser are students on the Physical Theatre Diploma Course in Edinburgh.
All 3 performers have a background in acting and performance, but have came to explore and discover new styles of performing, including puppetry and mask work, but have found a love for clowning. Fraser is the creative director of a piece of puppet theatre in development that looks at what life is like for the puppets behind the scenes on a kids TV show, Bridget is a keen performer of musical theatre, and has recently started exploring Kabuki theatre and is developing an all woman adaptation, and Calette is developing her skills in puppet building and clown, and has aspirations of becoming a clown doctor.
The Earworm by Lewis Sherlock
An earworm or sticky music is a catchy tune that continually repeats through a clown's mind after it is no longer playing. This sometimes prevents them from sleeping, and in extreme cases, can bring about a fear of going to bed.
Physical and Street Theatre Performer Lewis Sherlock is an independent theatre maker. Centric to Lewis's practice is a blend of clown, choreography and heightened, often extreme physicality. Co-founder of Edinburgh's "Choral Jam", Lewis also works as a producer and director across Scotland. For full credits go to http://www.lewissherlockperformance.com/
Physical and Street Theatre Performer Lewis Sherlock is an independent theatre maker. Centric to Lewis's practice is a blend of clown, choreography and heightened, often extreme physicality. Co-founder of Edinburgh's "Choral Jam", Lewis also works as a producer and director across Scotland. For full credits go to http://www.lewissherlockperformance.com/
Sooks & blaws by Colin Scott-Moncrieff
A man with a hat. And a plan. What do they say about the best laid plans…?
Colin is a Glasgow-based professional actor with over twenty years experience in theatre, film, tv & radio and over the last seven years since discovering the wonder of clowning he has worked in hospitals, schools, children’s hospices and dementia units throughout Scotland as a "Therapeutic Clown" with Edinburgh charity Hearts & Minds.
http://www.bridgesactorsagency.com
Colin is a Glasgow-based professional actor with over twenty years experience in theatre, film, tv & radio and over the last seven years since discovering the wonder of clowning he has worked in hospitals, schools, children’s hospices and dementia units throughout Scotland as a "Therapeutic Clown" with Edinburgh charity Hearts & Minds.
http://www.bridgesactorsagency.com
Goldona - The Tomato (an excerpt from Pickled Republic) by Ruxy Cantir
Relish in a tragi-comic rant slash lamentation. In a pickling jar.
Nobody is graceful when faced with demise.
Grace is overrated, anyway.
Ruxandra Cantir is a Moldova-born, US-trained, Scotland-based physical theatre performer with a knack for the absurd and the grotesque. Inspired by transformation and unconscious daily acts of resistance, Ruxy likes to celebrate the unusual by embodying outrageous characters in intensity-filled situations.
Ruxy holds an MFA from Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake, California. She is also a dedicated educator, community-based art facilitator, interpreter, multiple language-speaker, and has an ongoing research interest in the Alexander Technique.
www.ruxandracantir.com
Nobody is graceful when faced with demise.
Grace is overrated, anyway.
Ruxandra Cantir is a Moldova-born, US-trained, Scotland-based physical theatre performer with a knack for the absurd and the grotesque. Inspired by transformation and unconscious daily acts of resistance, Ruxy likes to celebrate the unusual by embodying outrageous characters in intensity-filled situations.
Ruxy holds an MFA from Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake, California. She is also a dedicated educator, community-based art facilitator, interpreter, multiple language-speaker, and has an ongoing research interest in the Alexander Technique.
www.ruxandracantir.com
Paris Is Naked by Max Scratchmann
An unapologetic burlesque on French poetry and mime, Max Scratchmann, lampoons the Parisian poet, Emmanuel Carrere. Apparently, Paris is naked beneath its clothes...
Max Scratchmann is an accomplished performance poet and storyteller and has performed at numerous festivals including the Imaginate, the Kelburn Garden Party, the Glasgow Comedy Festival, the Edinburgh Celtic Festival, the Fox Lake Festival and the Merchant City Festival. He was a competitor in the 2017 Scottish Poetry Slam Final and is the director of the performance poetry company, FREAK Circus, ranked number 83 in The List’s Hot One Hundred for 2016.
Max Scratchmann is an accomplished performance poet and storyteller and has performed at numerous festivals including the Imaginate, the Kelburn Garden Party, the Glasgow Comedy Festival, the Edinburgh Celtic Festival, the Fox Lake Festival and the Merchant City Festival. He was a competitor in the 2017 Scottish Poetry Slam Final and is the director of the performance poetry company, FREAK Circus, ranked number 83 in The List’s Hot One Hundred for 2016.
Clown Cabaret Scratch Night acts Sept/Oct 2016
SLICE by Francisca Morton and Melanie Jordan
SLICE began it's life in the back of a caravan in France at Festival Mondial de Marionnettes in Charleville-Mézières. Brain surgery is tricky, particularly when you're an idiot. Thank goodness they've got each other, just the two of them.
Melanie is an award-winning theatre maker and co-creator of Clown Cabaret Scratch Night. Trained at Ècole Philippe Gaulier in Paris, Melanie creates physical theatre work which draws on the profound and profoundly ridiculous. Melanie is also Physical Theatre Practitioner with Conflux.
ww.melanie-jordan.weebly.com
Francisca is Artistic Director of Faux Theatre. Productions include internationally touring visual theatre show Torn and children's show Celeste's Circus (Primary Times Award Runner Up 2016). www.fauxtheatre.weebly.com
Melanie is an award-winning theatre maker and co-creator of Clown Cabaret Scratch Night. Trained at Ècole Philippe Gaulier in Paris, Melanie creates physical theatre work which draws on the profound and profoundly ridiculous. Melanie is also Physical Theatre Practitioner with Conflux.
ww.melanie-jordan.weebly.com
Francisca is Artistic Director of Faux Theatre. Productions include internationally touring visual theatre show Torn and children's show Celeste's Circus (Primary Times Award Runner Up 2016). www.fauxtheatre.weebly.com
VIVA! by Duncan Cameron
Beneath every skill is layers of blood, sweat and tears. Rodrigo has been training….hard. His time has now come to show you his mastery, competency and fury. Forged using experience in clown, bouffon, mime, dance, puppeteering and lucha libre, Viva!!! is suitable for all levels of sanity.
Duncan Cameron is a Canadian theatre maker and performer currently based in Liverpool. He works with companies such as Teatro Pomodoro, A Ship of Fools and Ramshacklicious on top of his solo work. He has a big love for Mexican wrestling and aims to manifest this in his work.
www.duncancameronperformer.com
Duncan Cameron is a Canadian theatre maker and performer currently based in Liverpool. He works with companies such as Teatro Pomodoro, A Ship of Fools and Ramshacklicious on top of his solo work. He has a big love for Mexican wrestling and aims to manifest this in his work.
www.duncancameronperformer.com
Red Nose Talks by Charlotte Hastings & Rosie Gibson
"Excuse me ladies and gentlemen, I've got something very important to tell you all. Bear with me, I'm a bit new at this but I promise you this is information worth waiting for.... "
Charlotte Hastings and Rosie Gibson present Red Nose Talks. A masterclass in (or rather idiots' guide to) public speaking.
Both Charlotte and Rosie are graduates of the Diploma in Physical Theatre. Charlotte is an independent theatre maker and performer specialising in physical theatre and puppetry. Rosie is an upcoming performer branching out to embrace her inner clown.
www.charlottehastingsperformingarts.co.uk
Charlotte Hastings and Rosie Gibson present Red Nose Talks. A masterclass in (or rather idiots' guide to) public speaking.
Both Charlotte and Rosie are graduates of the Diploma in Physical Theatre. Charlotte is an independent theatre maker and performer specialising in physical theatre and puppetry. Rosie is an upcoming performer branching out to embrace her inner clown.
www.charlottehastingsperformingarts.co.uk
Meet the next Lex Luthor by Rachel Jackson
Rachel Jackson is a comic and actress. Trained at Rose Bruford. Nominated for The Spotlight Prize. Face of Irn Bru in 2011. Been making lots of comedy with the BBC this year and is currently developing a 6 part mini series of her debut show 'Bunny Boiler' with BBC 3.
https://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/0777-5642-4158
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2fm1cH96Cs
https://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/0777-5642-4158
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2fm1cH96Cs
Facebook Appropriate by Lisette Boxman
The orchestra is ready, make-up is fabulous, hair looks great… just the last finishing touch for the big night.
Lisette Boxman emigrated to Edinburgh after finishing her BA in Theatre and Education. She continued her study at the Diploma in Physical Theatre Practice and is now a freelance performer and designer in puppetry, singing, mask work and acting. She has performed with many different theatre groups throughout Europe and became a board member for Puppet and Animation Scotland in 2011. Since 2015 Lisette has been Creative Director of the travelling circus Elsewhere.
Lisette Boxman emigrated to Edinburgh after finishing her BA in Theatre and Education. She continued her study at the Diploma in Physical Theatre Practice and is now a freelance performer and designer in puppetry, singing, mask work and acting. She has performed with many different theatre groups throughout Europe and became a board member for Puppet and Animation Scotland in 2011. Since 2015 Lisette has been Creative Director of the travelling circus Elsewhere.
Kikou's Audition by Camille Marmié
Kikou is one of today's leading prima ballerinas. Without a doubt. ...well, ok, she's not really, but that's just because no-one has seen her work. But now's her chance: she's got an audition (with the Royal Ballet, no less) and she's ready to show the world what she's got. All she has to do is impress the panel...
Camille is an actor and performer based in Glasgow. Born in France, raised in Iceland, she moved to Glasgow almost a decade ago to study at the RCS and never left (Glasgow). Credits include Blackout by Mark Jeary (Sottish Tour), When the Rain Stops Falling (Makeshift Broadcast/Tron Theatre), The Bloody Boyds (Conflux) King Lear, Twelfth Night (Bard in the Botanics); The Situation (The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service); The Replacement (BBC One/Left Bank Pictures), Documentary Now!(IFC/Broadway Video).
camillemarmie@gmail.com
Camille is an actor and performer based in Glasgow. Born in France, raised in Iceland, she moved to Glasgow almost a decade ago to study at the RCS and never left (Glasgow). Credits include Blackout by Mark Jeary (Sottish Tour), When the Rain Stops Falling (Makeshift Broadcast/Tron Theatre), The Bloody Boyds (Conflux) King Lear, Twelfth Night (Bard in the Botanics); The Situation (The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service); The Replacement (BBC One/Left Bank Pictures), Documentary Now!(IFC/Broadway Video).
camillemarmie@gmail.com
The Good, The Bad and The Poultry by Lewis Sherlock
Give a man a chicken and he'll eat for a day, give a chicken a gun and he'll be the most ‘impeckable’ gunslinger this side of Glasgow.
Lewis Sherlock's clown is a chicken, but don't let him hear you call him that- he likes to make poultry in motion.
Physical Theatre bantam Lewis Sherlock is an independent theatre scratcher whose devised works have been stalked at Anatomy, Zoo Nights, Surge Festival and Physical Fest 2015. Centric to Lewis's pecking is a blend of clown, and heightened, often extreme physicality. He co-hatched Edinburgh's "Choral Jam."
http://www.lewissherlockperformance.com/
Lewis Sherlock's clown is a chicken, but don't let him hear you call him that- he likes to make poultry in motion.
Physical Theatre bantam Lewis Sherlock is an independent theatre scratcher whose devised works have been stalked at Anatomy, Zoo Nights, Surge Festival and Physical Fest 2015. Centric to Lewis's pecking is a blend of clown, and heightened, often extreme physicality. He co-hatched Edinburgh's "Choral Jam."
http://www.lewissherlockperformance.com/
Bête Noire by Ruxandra Cantir
Parr lives in an attic. Parr encountered a dust bunny the other day in the attic and nearly had a heart attack. Parr has a hard time living life. Parr is not of this world. Parr lives on the fringe. The fringe suits Parr. Parr is good on the fringe.
Ruxandra Cantir is a Moldova-born, US-trained, Glasgow-based physical theatre artist with a knack for the absurd and the grotesque. Inspired by transformation and embarrassing stories, she likes to celebrate the unusual by embodying outrageous characters in intensity-filled situations.
www.ruxandracantir.com
Ruxandra Cantir is a Moldova-born, US-trained, Glasgow-based physical theatre artist with a knack for the absurd and the grotesque. Inspired by transformation and embarrassing stories, she likes to celebrate the unusual by embodying outrageous characters in intensity-filled situations.
www.ruxandracantir.com
Clown Cabaret Scratch Night acts April 2016
Covering Heights by Lewis Sherlock
Some things should be left as they are. Does your granny always tell you that the old songs are the best? Well she’s right. They should be celebrated in all of their former glory, re-lived, re-imagined perfectly in HD with the original beauty they had. Bring out the smoke machine…
Physical Theatre Performer Lewis Sherlock is an independent theatre maker whose original works have been presented at Anatomy, Surge Festival and Physical Fest. Centric to Lewis's practice is a blend of clown, and heightened, extreme physicality. Co-founder of Edinburgh's "Choral Jam", Lewis also is a producer/ director across Scotland
http://www.lewissherlockperformance.com/
Physical Theatre Performer Lewis Sherlock is an independent theatre maker whose original works have been presented at Anatomy, Surge Festival and Physical Fest. Centric to Lewis's practice is a blend of clown, and heightened, extreme physicality. Co-founder of Edinburgh's "Choral Jam", Lewis also is a producer/ director across Scotland
http://www.lewissherlockperformance.com/
Gregor by Ruxy Cantir
In a tremendous blizzard, Gregor – the Magnificent Mountain Conqueror (his words, not ours) attempts another Everest climb for the umpteenth time and he is convinced that today is his golden glory-filled day. Nobody better stand in his way.
Ruxy Cantir is a Moldova-born, US-trained, and Scotland-based physical theatre artist who has a knack for the grotesque and the absurd. Inspired by transformation and storytelling, she likes to celebrate the odd and the unusual by embodying outrageous characters in intensity-filled situations.
Ruxy Cantir is a Moldova-born, US-trained, and Scotland-based physical theatre artist who has a knack for the grotesque and the absurd. Inspired by transformation and storytelling, she likes to celebrate the odd and the unusual by embodying outrageous characters in intensity-filled situations.
Date Night #3 by Lucy McGreal
She took the big step into internet dating, she followed all the tips and advice on how to get ready, they met face to face, now what happens at the end of the date...? Is it ladylike to invite him in? What was the third date rule again? Good luck Ruby!
Lucy McGreal is a performer, theatre maker and practitioner based in Scotland. Her work is primarily performance related, although her work takes her into facilitating projects in vulnerable community settings using clown and circus skills. Her theatre work is inspired by real life events, experiences and people within the community. Working with clown, physical storytelling and music Lucy works with creating a voice for people who have a story to tell and communicating that to an audience in a unique theatre setting.
http://lmcgreal.weebly.com/
Lucy McGreal is a performer, theatre maker and practitioner based in Scotland. Her work is primarily performance related, although her work takes her into facilitating projects in vulnerable community settings using clown and circus skills. Her theatre work is inspired by real life events, experiences and people within the community. Working with clown, physical storytelling and music Lucy works with creating a voice for people who have a story to tell and communicating that to an audience in a unique theatre setting.
http://lmcgreal.weebly.com/
Cleaning Come True by Martina Vondrová
What happens when music and sweeping a floor come together?
An ultimate accident which turns everyday routine into a life-changing event!
This is a story about cleaner who took her life in her own hands instead of the broom and discovered her true self.
Martina Vondrová is a visual artist and movement experimenter passionate about contemporary dance and burlesque. After she accidentally and successfully auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in 2015, she decided to follow her dream of becoming a professional performer. Studying Musical Theatre and crafting her storytelling as a Ghost Tour Guide, no doubts she'll get there!
An ultimate accident which turns everyday routine into a life-changing event!
This is a story about cleaner who took her life in her own hands instead of the broom and discovered her true self.
Martina Vondrová is a visual artist and movement experimenter passionate about contemporary dance and burlesque. After she accidentally and successfully auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in 2015, she decided to follow her dream of becoming a professional performer. Studying Musical Theatre and crafting her storytelling as a Ghost Tour Guide, no doubts she'll get there!
Chaos Theory by Ronan McMahon
Where Science and Art meet, powerful things can happen. Chaos and unpredictability are forces to be reckoned with. Thankfully there is an expert at hand.
Ronan is a theatre-maker based in Glasgow who is fascinated with exploring where clown, science and music meet. Most recently he has performed with Blue Man Group and Visible Fictions. He is one half of a newly formed theatre company called Two Detectives.
Ronan is a theatre-maker based in Glasgow who is fascinated with exploring where clown, science and music meet. Most recently he has performed with Blue Man Group and Visible Fictions. He is one half of a newly formed theatre company called Two Detectives.
The Butcher's Tragedy by Melanie Jordan
An ill-fated marriage between a clown's dreams and reality. A butcher must chose between his calling and his heart. A modern day tragedy by Melanie Jordan, award-winning performance maker and co-founder of Clown Cabaret Scratch Night.
http://melanie-jordan.weebly.com/
http://melanie-jordan.weebly.com/
The Third Clown by Ben Winger
“Like all dull moments it crept by without a sound, like a turtle wearing tennis shoes. The door shook on its hinges. It swung open and suddenly the turtle had swapped its sneakers for 6 inch stilettos, a blonde bob and legs that went all the way up. I invited the turtle in. It was the biggest mistake of my life. Or so I thought…"
Ben is a theatre guy professional with a 1st class degree and slightly larger than normal face. He has worked with companies throughout Scotland, some of them theatre companies and is a Clowndoctor with the arts-in-health charity Hearts and Minds.
Ben is a theatre guy professional with a 1st class degree and slightly larger than normal face. He has worked with companies throughout Scotland, some of them theatre companies and is a Clowndoctor with the arts-in-health charity Hearts and Minds.
The Duchess by Lisette Boxman
Since Lisette moved to Edinburgh in 2009 she has been trying to hide her Dutch accent for most of her performances and regular jobs. Still people will recognise it as ‘something foreign’. The Dutchess embraces all that she has been trying to hide in a traditional performance.
Lisette Boxman emigrated to Edinburgh after finishing her BA in Theatre and Education. She continued her study at the Diploma in Physical Theatre Practice at Adam Smith College and is now a freelance performer and designer in puppetry, singing, mask work and acting. She has performed with many different theatre groups throughout Europe and became a board member for Puppet and Animation Scotland in 2011.
Lisette Boxman emigrated to Edinburgh after finishing her BA in Theatre and Education. She continued her study at the Diploma in Physical Theatre Practice at Adam Smith College and is now a freelance performer and designer in puppetry, singing, mask work and acting. She has performed with many different theatre groups throughout Europe and became a board member for Puppet and Animation Scotland in 2011.
Here is our programme from Clown Cabaret Scratch Night, November 2015:
Meet the lovely clowns performing in Spring 2015's Clown Cabaret Scratch Night. We think they are great!
Bec 'Stanley' Phipps
As a performer, theatre practioner and Mum, Bec uses clowning in all parts of her life. For many years she was an integral part of tePOOKa arts collective, creating many diverse theatre pieces, from immersive cabaret shows to site specific theatre in Scottish woodlands. She has performed at festivals throughout the U.K. and toured Scotland and Northern Ireland with Giant Productions. More recently Bec has worked with Licketyspit Theatre Company with their Licketyleap programme and has spent many years telling stories in the darkest parts of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Currently she is working on ‘The Travellers of Elsewhere’ - a zero carbon, horse drawn traveling circus of the otherworld.
Stanley’s performing life started with ‘The Bare Hearts’ over 10 years ago, but now he’s going it alone! He loves the stage and dreams of being a star. While fate has meant he has missed his calling, he is always searching for the limelight. So tonight….for one night…..only Stanley will be a ROCK GOD!!!
Bec and Stanley can be contacted at becphipps@hotmail.com
Stanley’s performing life started with ‘The Bare Hearts’ over 10 years ago, but now he’s going it alone! He loves the stage and dreams of being a star. While fate has meant he has missed his calling, he is always searching for the limelight. So tonight….for one night…..only Stanley will be a ROCK GOD!!!
Bec and Stanley can be contacted at becphipps@hotmail.com
Andrew Simpson
Beethoven is coming. He knows you have high expectations of him but he has high expectations of you too. He knows what he wants and how to get it from you. Be bold. Be Brave. Don't disappoint.
Andrew is a performer and clown in Edinburgh.
www.simpronicity.tumblr.com
Andrew is a performer and clown in Edinburgh.
www.simpronicity.tumblr.com
Clown Flu by Caroline Mathison
There's flu. There's man flu. Then there's clown flu.
Caroline Mathison is an actor and theatre maker, trained at ALRA in London, and based in Scotland.
Caroline is an ongoing collaborator with Whirlybird Theatre Company (formerly Eco Drama) with whom she has co-devised and performed The Forgotten Orchard and The Worm - An Underground Adventure. She is also a member of comedy improv group, To Be Continued...
Caroline likes making theatre that explores and elevates the comic, tragic and quietly heroic moments within everyday life.
carolinemathison.co.uk
Caroline Mathison is an actor and theatre maker, trained at ALRA in London, and based in Scotland.
Caroline is an ongoing collaborator with Whirlybird Theatre Company (formerly Eco Drama) with whom she has co-devised and performed The Forgotten Orchard and The Worm - An Underground Adventure. She is also a member of comedy improv group, To Be Continued...
Caroline likes making theatre that explores and elevates the comic, tragic and quietly heroic moments within everyday life.
carolinemathison.co.uk
David Gillan
Pain is just weakness leaving the body, and then being replaced by pain. Lots of pain.
David Gillan is a performance maker, artist and magician, currently studying BA (Hons) Contemporary Performance Practice at The Royal Conservatoire Scotland.
David combines his art and magic practices to create work in a plethora of contexts.' David has worked in varied roles with companies such as Vox Motus, Conflux, Corali Dance, Wonder Fools and more.
David Gillan is a performance maker, artist and magician, currently studying BA (Hons) Contemporary Performance Practice at The Royal Conservatoire Scotland.
David combines his art and magic practices to create work in a plethora of contexts.' David has worked in varied roles with companies such as Vox Motus, Conflux, Corali Dance, Wonder Fools and more.
Suzie Ferguson
This new piece is based on the short story, Baby Bunting, by Rose Ruane (www.roseruane.org), and is inspired by Edith Beale and Little Edie in the documentary film Grey Gardens, and by Roald Dahl's The Twits:
“If a person has ugly thoughts, it begins to show on the face. And when that person has ugly thoughts every day, every week, every year, the face gets uglier and uglier until you can hardly bear to look at it.”
Suzie Ferguson (www.suzieferguson.com) is a clown passionate about making theatrical experiences that are accessible, meaningful and full of humour. She currently works for Hearts & Minds as a Clowndoctor and Elderflower. She started out as a street performer on Las Ramblas, in Barcelona, in 2008.
“If a person has ugly thoughts, it begins to show on the face. And when that person has ugly thoughts every day, every week, every year, the face gets uglier and uglier until you can hardly bear to look at it.”
Suzie Ferguson (www.suzieferguson.com) is a clown passionate about making theatrical experiences that are accessible, meaningful and full of humour. She currently works for Hearts & Minds as a Clowndoctor and Elderflower. She started out as a street performer on Las Ramblas, in Barcelona, in 2008.
Ronan McMahon in
Supersonic - An Experiment in Resonance
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The phenomenon of 'Resonance' occurs when a system that vibrates at some natural frequency is subjected to external vibrations of the same frequency; as a result, the system resonates or vibrates at a large amplitude. Ooooooooo!
I am performer and theatre-maker based in Glasgow. The theatre I intend to make explores concepts of our shared humanity, embraces the complexity of the world, and rejoices in our attempts to explain it, while always searching for a kinetic connectivity with an audience. I perform regularly with Blue Man Group, a non-verbal playful, experiential theatre show with a strong percussive musical element. I was delighted to take part in last November's Clown Cabaret Scratch Night with a piece that used mathematics as a metaphor to explore how humans behave when we are confronted by complexity. This summer I am very excited to be creating a show with Director and Storyteller, Naomi O Kelly, for the Scottish Puppetry Showcase with Puppet Animation Scotland at the Festival Mondial des Théâtres des Marionnettes in Charleville, France, and at the Edinburgh Fringe. ronan.mcmahon@gmail.com . 
Melanie Jordan
Ho! Horatio! Performed by Melanie Jordan, directed by Marcus Roche.
Melanie is an award-winning performer and theatre maker based in Edinburgh. She is an associate artist with Plutôt La Vie Theatre Company and co-host of the evening. More info at www.melanie-jordan.weebly.com Marcus Roche is a director, performer and writer who studied at Ecole Philippe Gaulier in Paris. More info at marcusroche.strikingly.com 
Lucy McGreal in Datenight
This is development piece from the last clown cabaret where we will press rewind and see the preparation before the first date.
We get an insight into Ruby's environment and see what happens before that special night. What music gets her in the mood? What is her beauty regime? And Does she have that special outfit? Will she be ready in time? Lucy McGreal is a performer, theatre maker and practitioner based in Scotland. Her work is primarily performance related, although her work takes her into facilitating projects in vulnerable community settings using clown and circus skills. Her theatre work is inspired by real life events, experiences and people within the community. Working with clown, physical storytelling and music Lucy works with creating a voice for people who have a story to tell and communicating that to an audience in a unique theatre setting. Lucy has worked with Stella Polaris Theatre (Norway), and has a BA (hons) in Creative & Performing Arts (2005) and an Advanced Diploma in Physical Theatre Practice from the Adam Smith College (2007). Lucy works using her clowning techniques with Arts in Health company Hearts & Minds, Edinburgh as a Clowndoctor and Elderlower practitioner working with vulnerable children and the elderly in health care environments. Website: http://lmcgreal.weebly.com/ Email: lucymcgreal@gmail.com 
Rachel Colles
Join Shirley as she tries to revive her career. This is the audition that will be the start of her comeback!
Rachel has worked as a performer for the last 20 years. She has done a wide variety of work including theatre with Dukes’ Lancaster, Pentabus Theatre Company, Polka Theatre for Children, Forest Forge Theatre Company, Moving Hands Theatre and Bard in the Botanics. She also toured her Cabaret show King Villa extensively across the village halls of Britain. Rachel also works as a Clowndoctor and an Elderflower for Hearts & Minds. 
Tim LicataUncle Sal
A bit of devilish magic as Tim Licata explores a question about two sides of his nature, Clown and Bouffon with a story about his great Uncle Salvatore. |
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Here is our line up for November 2014 Clown Cabaret Scratch Night
Marcus Roche
Marcus Roche is a director, performer and writer who studied at Ecole Phillippe Gaulier in Paris. Most recently he created Vote For Me which was part of the Early Days Festival at the Arches. Last year he played Quince in Shakespeare’s Midsummer Nights’ Dream in the Strastnoy theatre in Moscow.
Tonight Marxus, for your pleasure, tries to use comedy to talk about the riveting world of political economy and economics. Against a world flooded by jargon, Marxus, attemps to illuminate some deeprooted economic truths.
Tonight Marxus, for your pleasure, tries to use comedy to talk about the riveting world of political economy and economics. Against a world flooded by jargon, Marxus, attemps to illuminate some deeprooted economic truths.
The Creative Martyrs
Gustav, Jakob and Gretel Martyr, The Creative Martyrs have been performing cabaret in myriad form since 1883, unsung but still eager to communicate their apolitical political whimsy. Unsung, silent, silencing, screaming, shouting and standing up.
Aron De Casmaker will be performing an excerpt from his new full-length clown show, ENTRENCHED, which he is currently in development with MISCREATIONS Theatre.
ENTRENCHED uses the first hand First World War sketch journals of a man local to the North East of England to explore the horror of the trenches, as well as the absurdity and humour of a local man that endured them.
Aron De Casmaker is a clown performer, theatre producer and teacher who has travelled the world for love of his craft. Originally from Canada, he has worked internationally for over 17 years with companies including Cirque du Soleil, Théâtre Sans Frontières, STO Union, Whynot Theatre, Odyssey Theatre, Mump and Smoot, Metaphysical Theatre and is a founding member of the award-winning Theatrophy – Undead Theatre. He is a graduate of École Philippe Gaulier in France, Scuola del Attore Comico in Italy and holds a Masters of Fine Art in Theatre Studies from the University of Calgary.Miscreations Theatre is a company that specialises in producing original work using the unique comedy of the clown to explore the mysteries, horrors, stupidities and joys that come with being alive. Their clown is not the puffy-haired, big-shoed jerk associated with childhood traumas, but rather the inner idiot that lives within us all and who just wants to have a good time.www.miscreations.co.uk
ENTRENCHED uses the first hand First World War sketch journals of a man local to the North East of England to explore the horror of the trenches, as well as the absurdity and humour of a local man that endured them.
Aron De Casmaker is a clown performer, theatre producer and teacher who has travelled the world for love of his craft. Originally from Canada, he has worked internationally for over 17 years with companies including Cirque du Soleil, Théâtre Sans Frontières, STO Union, Whynot Theatre, Odyssey Theatre, Mump and Smoot, Metaphysical Theatre and is a founding member of the award-winning Theatrophy – Undead Theatre. He is a graduate of École Philippe Gaulier in France, Scuola del Attore Comico in Italy and holds a Masters of Fine Art in Theatre Studies from the University of Calgary.Miscreations Theatre is a company that specialises in producing original work using the unique comedy of the clown to explore the mysteries, horrors, stupidities and joys that come with being alive. Their clown is not the puffy-haired, big-shoed jerk associated with childhood traumas, but rather the inner idiot that lives within us all and who just wants to have a good time.www.miscreations.co.uk
Lucy McGreal
Lucy McGreal is a performer, theatre maker and practitioner based in Scotland. Her work is primarily performance related, although her work takes her into facilitating projects in vulnerable community settings using clown and circus skills. Her theatre work is inspired by real life events, experiences and people within the community. Working with clown, physical storytelling and music Lucy works with creating a voice for people who have a story to tell and communicating that to an audience in a unique theatre setting.
Lucy has worked with Stella Polaris Theatre (Norway), and has a BA (hons) in Creative & Performing Arts (2005) and an Advanced Diploma in Physical Theatre Practice from the Adam Smith College (2007). Lucy works using her clowning techniques with Arts in Health company Hearts & Minds, Edinburgh as a Clowndoctor and Elderlower practitioner working with vulnerable children and the elderly in health care environments.
Date-night.com
She has taken the big step into internet dating, they have exchanged words and found that they have a lot in common, now it's time to meet face to face. Will they be as handsome as they are on their profile picture? Will they recognise her?
A first date is always nerve racking, What should I wear? What do I say? How do I act? Will it be romantic? Could he be the one?
So many questions you ask yourself, but does it always turn out as you expected?
Lucy has worked with Stella Polaris Theatre (Norway), and has a BA (hons) in Creative & Performing Arts (2005) and an Advanced Diploma in Physical Theatre Practice from the Adam Smith College (2007). Lucy works using her clowning techniques with Arts in Health company Hearts & Minds, Edinburgh as a Clowndoctor and Elderlower practitioner working with vulnerable children and the elderly in health care environments.
Date-night.com
She has taken the big step into internet dating, they have exchanged words and found that they have a lot in common, now it's time to meet face to face. Will they be as handsome as they are on their profile picture? Will they recognise her?
A first date is always nerve racking, What should I wear? What do I say? How do I act? Will it be romantic? Could he be the one?
So many questions you ask yourself, but does it always turn out as you expected?
The Complex Number System by Ronan McMahon
What happens when we confront a boundary to our understanding? Do we close up in fear of an unknown? Do we laugh it off? Are we OK with it? How do we react to the word “Mathematics”? Are we inspired? Do we sweat at an awful school memory of ineptitude? Are we enthused or depressed by complexity?
“If mathematics were a building it would resemble a pyramid erected upside down. Built on a narrow base, the structure would tower into the clouds, each floor larger than the one below” - Prof. Ian Stewart, Letters to a Young Mathematician
What floor do you get off?
About me:
My name is Ronan McMahon and I am performer and theatre-maker from Ireland, based in Glasgow. The theatre I make explores concepts of our shared humanity, embraces the complexity of the world, and rejoices in our attempts to explain it, while always searching for a kinetic connectivity with an audience. I perform regularly with Blue Man Group in the US and I have made work for young audiences, including Norman Shadowboxer at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2010. I am currently developing an ensemble piece called Bare Bones which aims to understand the three "big M's": Mathematics, Mental Health, and Motown Music. Thank you to Mel, Saras and Tim for their help in development and for letting me perform. ronan.mcmahon@gmail.com
“If mathematics were a building it would resemble a pyramid erected upside down. Built on a narrow base, the structure would tower into the clouds, each floor larger than the one below” - Prof. Ian Stewart, Letters to a Young Mathematician
What floor do you get off?
About me:
My name is Ronan McMahon and I am performer and theatre-maker from Ireland, based in Glasgow. The theatre I make explores concepts of our shared humanity, embraces the complexity of the world, and rejoices in our attempts to explain it, while always searching for a kinetic connectivity with an audience. I perform regularly with Blue Man Group in the US and I have made work for young audiences, including Norman Shadowboxer at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2010. I am currently developing an ensemble piece called Bare Bones which aims to understand the three "big M's": Mathematics, Mental Health, and Motown Music. Thank you to Mel, Saras and Tim for their help in development and for letting me perform. ronan.mcmahon@gmail.com
Fergus Dunnet and Suzie Ferguson
Magic and illusions to delight and excite from the amazing El Fantastico and his glamorous assistant Luna Balloona!
With Fergus Dunnet and Suzie Ferguson.
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With Fergus Dunnet and Suzie Ferguson.
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Lucy Amsden
Lucy Amsden is a researcher at the University of Glasgow, where she is writing a thesis entitled ‘The work of a clown is to make the audience burst out laughing: learning clown at École Philippe Gaulier’. She has recently performed in Bright Club at the Stand, in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The Bare Hearts - Bec Phipps and Cat Somerville
The Bare Hearts like to dance. Lillian and Stan, the cleaners, just can't help themselves, but which dance to do?! Whilst Lillian practices her traditional steps, Stanley has other ideas.
Bec Phipps and Cat Somerville have been working together on clown performance for 6 years and have backgrounds in theatre, storytelling and performance. Both Cat and Bec have worked as drama teachers for both children and adults.
Bec Phipps and Cat Somerville have been working together on clown performance for 6 years and have backgrounds in theatre, storytelling and performance. Both Cat and Bec have worked as drama teachers for both children and adults.
Andrew Simpson
Love Again by Andrew Simpson
Someone is in love with our clown and he doesn't know what to do about it. Maybe you have some suggestions. Suggestions would be great. Thanks.
Andrew is a performer and clown based in Edinburgh, currently studying on the Physical Theatre Practice Diploma at Summerhall. He doodles in various art forms, some of his doodles can be found at www.simpronicity.tumblr.com
Someone is in love with our clown and he doesn't know what to do about it. Maybe you have some suggestions. Suggestions would be great. Thanks.
Andrew is a performer and clown based in Edinburgh, currently studying on the Physical Theatre Practice Diploma at Summerhall. He doodles in various art forms, some of his doodles can be found at www.simpronicity.tumblr.com
Jusztina Hermann - DeLighters
Sandy is a real girly girl. She likes her make up, mirrors, dancing and hula hoops. So much that she can't let any of it go. Ever.
This clown and her act has been developed in a collaboration with Angela de Castro by Jusztina Hermann. Jusztina is a physical theatre and circus performer who finds great pleasure mixing different art forms in her acts.
Sandy is a real girly girl. She likes her make up, mirrors, dancing and hula hoops. So much that she can't let any of it go. Ever.
This clown and her act has been developed in a collaboration with Angela de Castro by Jusztina Hermann. Jusztina is a physical theatre and circus performer who finds great pleasure mixing different art forms in her acts.
Saras Feijóo is a theatre and visual artist, specialising in theatre clown, visual and physical theatre.
She has performed as part of clown groups, in solo performances and theatre collectives in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Scotland, Germany and England. Within her repertoire, She has devised and performed "Searching for the Wishing Line" a site specific immersive and interactive installation journey. "Memories of a Lullaby" a visual poetry performance based on the value of life and, "Blooming Surprise".
Saras also, curate, organise and produce Clown Cabaret Scratch Night, in collaboration with Melanie Jordan and Tim Licata.
She will be performing a extract of her solo clown show "Blooming Surprise".
Blooming Surprise is a story about loneliness, hope and love for oneself.
It will be presented, in its full length, at the Assembly Roxy in December 12th and 13th.
Read more about her work at www.clownstepping.com, and sarasfeijoo.wordpress.com
She has performed as part of clown groups, in solo performances and theatre collectives in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Scotland, Germany and England. Within her repertoire, She has devised and performed "Searching for the Wishing Line" a site specific immersive and interactive installation journey. "Memories of a Lullaby" a visual poetry performance based on the value of life and, "Blooming Surprise".
Saras also, curate, organise and produce Clown Cabaret Scratch Night, in collaboration with Melanie Jordan and Tim Licata.
She will be performing a extract of her solo clown show "Blooming Surprise".
Blooming Surprise is a story about loneliness, hope and love for oneself.
It will be presented, in its full length, at the Assembly Roxy in December 12th and 13th.
Read more about her work at www.clownstepping.com, and sarasfeijoo.wordpress.com
