School of Clowns Course

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Venue

Theatre Royal Brighton

About the show

Explore comic character and ensemble clowning with Chris Cresswell at Theatre Royal Brighton. Read about the School of Clowns Course and booking.

School of Clowns Course tickets in Brighton

Chris Cresswell leads the School of Clowns Course at Theatre Royal Brighton, using ideas associated with Jacques Lecoq to explore individual comic characters. This is a practical participation course: the group works on theatrical clowning together, with an emphasis on discovering each participant’s own approach.

What the course involves

The course brings ensemble work together with the development of a comic character. ATG welcomes people from several backgrounds, including acting, dance, music, teaching and circus, as well as previous School of Clowns participants. The listing does not specify a universal entry standard; contact the organiser if you are unsure how your experience fits.

ATG describes Cresswell as an Associate Lecturer at Chichester University with responsibility for its clown mask module. His advertised training and performance credits include Ra Ra Zoo, Nola Rae and Theatre de Complicite.

Practical considerations

Each session lasts two hours and is listed as a Creative Learning event at Theatre Royal Brighton. The age guidance is 18 and over. A limited number of subsidised places are available for those who feel eligible or face financial barriers to attending; to enquire, contact jackiealexander@atgentertainment.com directly.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Venue	Town or city	Dates	Booking status	Tickets
Theatre Royal Brighton	Brighton	Dates to be confirmed with ATG	Confirm dates	Check ATG listing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the course aimed at?

ATG welcomes people working in performance, education and circus, alongside returning School of Clowns participants. Contact the organiser to discuss whether the course fits your experience.

Are subsidised places available?

Yes, a limited number of subsidised places exist. If you feel you may be eligible or are unable to attend due to financial restrictions, email jackiealexander@atgentertainment.com.

How long does each session last?

Each session runs for two hours.

Where can I book School of Clowns Course tickets?

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Which regional venues are listed for School of Clowns Course?

Theatre Royal Brighton: Dates to be confirmed with ATG.

Who handles my booking?

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Venue

Theatre Royal Brighton

New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD

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Train

Brighton (BTN) railway station is about a 10 minute walk from the theatre, or roughly 4 minutes by taxi, with the walking route running along Queen's Road and through North Laine. The station has frequent services to London and across the South East.

Bus

Numerous Brighton & Hove Buses services stop along North Street, around 2 minutes' walk away. The closest stops are B, C, X and Y, served by routes 1, 1A, 2, 5, 5A, 5B, N5, 7, 12, 12A, 12X, 18, 21, 22, 25, 46, 55 and 60.

Parking

The nearest car park is the NCP Theatre Car Park on Church Street, BN1 1US. The theatre has no parking of its own, but there are three disabled bays on New Road just outside the theatre for Blue Badge holders, and four Access parking spaces on New Road about 25 metres from the venue, outside the accountancy firm Lucraft, Hodgson & Dawes and the restaurant Tonkotsu. Taxis can drop off and pick up directly outside.