What people say about the 'Red Nose' Clown course
This course is now available IN-PERSON
and will sometimes will be offered ONLINE.
‘’Amazing course - refreshing, useful, and fun.’ – Course Participant
'A wonderful sharing of knowledge and holding of space. While getting something out of each clown course I have done, this course truly gave me the 'tools' and 'guidelines' and support I have truly been seeking from this work.' - Daisy Fairclough
‘Eye opening with the "walk in the same tempo" exercise. I found a particular kind of joy on stage that I have not experienced before.’ - Course Participant
‘I learned the importance of clarity and connecting to the audience.’ - Course Participant
‘I am surprised by the clowning experience, especially that in every moment clown maintains curiosity and seriousness. And the clown is in the flow, there's something coming into the clown and something coming out of the clown to the audience. I laughed a lot!’ - Fortuna
‘I am very happy - I really enjoyed playing. The interacting with the audience is very interesting, it is more enjoyable to share with the audience, than to perform in my own world. I also learned a lot about rhythm.’ - Lisa
‘I learned that the clown heart is right in front of me and I can jump into it! That feeling is really good, to re-find the sense of being a child. The teacher said something: It is not important that you are brilliant, it is more important that you are trying, which is the seriousness of clowning.’ - Anding
‘The warmups are great and really prepare you to get into clown state - even to be more ready to engage in life. And wonderful to feel how we can connect with the greater energy of the audience. People in the group inspired me with their ideas. Great group energy too.’ – Francis
‘I get the sense of playful spirit with every little thing! I really felt a lot of inspiration from the class, especially from the ideas from the classmates. I saw a lot of things that I never thought before. Inspired by the teaching - her energy inspired me to be a better teacher as well. The clown makes me feel more energised and interested in doing more clowning and in being a clown in life!’ - Haylin
‘The most important thing I learned is to play the ‘beats’. It is an important element for producing laughter. I really feel the warmth from Peta, she's so encouraging, whenever we performed we can hear her laughing. It inspires me to become a better audience as well.’ - Wanda
‘From seeing Peta’s videos, I loved her energy so I signed on to this Red Nose Clown course even though I felt more drawn to Dark Clown – but I was so surprised to discover another side of myself – dark clown or red nose clown it doesn’t matter. The big heart of the clown takes us into a different space, where we can experience all the emotions. The exercises with the imagination are very therapeutic, full and liberating.' - Rebecca
‘It is a very impressive class. I always thought clowns are the ones to make people laugh, but now I feel that clowns are very pure, that they are very natural. They are so lovely and touching. If anyone has a soul of a clown, that person will be very easy to approach, very lovable, because that person is like a blank page.’ - Mimosa
‘I am so touched by the teacher, especially by her focus on every student. I am an elder student, and I don't understand English, but Peta really made me feel connected.’ - Nisa
‘Time flies on the course - because I always felt happy and Peta always gave us so much energy and encouragement. I learnt from how to make the movements slower and clearer. Repeat the simple movements.’ - Mark
‘I learned how to interpret audience reactions and how to interact with other performers. Also what may be the beginnings of my ‘clown’ as someone who hasn’t done it before. Great quotes about technique! I had so much fun and felt really safe in the room.’ – Georgia Redgrave, Performer
‘As I’ve done a course with Peta earlier in the year, it was great to have familiarity with some of the exercises. It was encouraging to feel like I was becoming more successful in executing the techniques. My big takeaway is the difference the ’micro-beat’ makes.’ – Emma D
‘What I found extra valuable is the way Peta sees how to make you funny – or rather sees what it is that will add to the funniness inside you already and encourages it out. It brought me a lot of joy and I felt like I was in a safe space where we were all valued and also given a lot of individual attention and notes. It was a lovely space to develop the skills I had gained from a previous clown course. I feel so much more confident in my ability now.’ - Workshop Participant
‘I enjoyed Peta’s nurturing style of teaching and I come away feeling lighter, more giggly and more confident in my performance skills. ‘
- Workshop Participant
‘Peta has a great balance of breaking down what makes something funny and the mechanics of laughter while also encouraging playfulness and freedom.’ – Emily Sly, Workshop Participant
‘A wonderful confidence booster about being seen. Peta is a really heart-warming and generous-spirited facilitator. A magical workshop. (5 stars) ’ – Peter Wilson
‘It was great to solidify and improve skills first learned on an earlier course and also to have freedom to play, fail and get in trouble. This was a fun group to work with and to watch working. Who could forget that sloth …?!’ - Christopher Poke
‘I laughed-cried. I was in a safe, open free environment to be absurd and to explore. As I’ve worked and trained in physical theatre and clowning, it was great to be able to refresh my mind and body. I could listen to Peta’s teaching, advice and anecdotes all day.’
- Antony Antunes, Actor, Puppeteer, Physical Theatre Practitioner
‘Sensitive, intelligent workshop. Good exercises, brilliant interventions and well-explained theory really built my baby clown confidence. Great notes and feedback. Thank you Peta Lily.’ – Alfie Jones, Marketing Director and Idiot
‘I learned so much about being present and connecting with an audience. Peta is an exceptional teacher and coach. So great to be back in the room with real-life people. I learned just as much from watching the other participants. Anyone who wants to learn about being in the moment should do this course.’ - Emily Davis, Cabaret Artist
‘Eye-opening. Everything about internal energy, fixed points, reading and reacting to the audience. I got a new understanding now and things to experiment with. Food for thought.’ – B. Roger
‘This course has given me tools for being more in my body and in different parts of my body.’ – Workshop Participant
‘I loved the freedom and the intensity of playing in a safe space with very supportive individuals and an even more supportive course leader. Peta sharing her expertise with us was amazing. She makes everything so clear and interesting and is an incredible force to learn from. She makes it look so easy!!’ – Victoria Bush, Actress
This course is now available IN-PERSON
and will sometimes will be offered ONLINE.
‘’Amazing course - refreshing, useful, and fun.’ – Course Participant
'A wonderful sharing of knowledge and holding of space. While getting something out of each clown course I have done, this course truly gave me the 'tools' and 'guidelines' and support I have truly been seeking from this work.' - Daisy Fairclough
‘Eye opening with the "walk in the same tempo" exercise. I found a particular kind of joy on stage that I have not experienced before.’ - Course Participant
‘I learned the importance of clarity and connecting to the audience.’ - Course Participant
‘I am surprised by the clowning experience, especially that in every moment clown maintains curiosity and seriousness. And the clown is in the flow, there's something coming into the clown and something coming out of the clown to the audience. I laughed a lot!’ - Fortuna
‘I am very happy - I really enjoyed playing. The interacting with the audience is very interesting, it is more enjoyable to share with the audience, than to perform in my own world. I also learned a lot about rhythm.’ - Lisa
‘I learned that the clown heart is right in front of me and I can jump into it! That feeling is really good, to re-find the sense of being a child. The teacher said something: It is not important that you are brilliant, it is more important that you are trying, which is the seriousness of clowning.’ - Anding
‘The warmups are great and really prepare you to get into clown state - even to be more ready to engage in life. And wonderful to feel how we can connect with the greater energy of the audience. People in the group inspired me with their ideas. Great group energy too.’ – Francis
‘I get the sense of playful spirit with every little thing! I really felt a lot of inspiration from the class, especially from the ideas from the classmates. I saw a lot of things that I never thought before. Inspired by the teaching - her energy inspired me to be a better teacher as well. The clown makes me feel more energised and interested in doing more clowning and in being a clown in life!’ - Haylin
‘The most important thing I learned is to play the ‘beats’. It is an important element for producing laughter. I really feel the warmth from Peta, she's so encouraging, whenever we performed we can hear her laughing. It inspires me to become a better audience as well.’ - Wanda
‘From seeing Peta’s videos, I loved her energy so I signed on to this Red Nose Clown course even though I felt more drawn to Dark Clown – but I was so surprised to discover another side of myself – dark clown or red nose clown it doesn’t matter. The big heart of the clown takes us into a different space, where we can experience all the emotions. The exercises with the imagination are very therapeutic, full and liberating.' - Rebecca
‘It is a very impressive class. I always thought clowns are the ones to make people laugh, but now I feel that clowns are very pure, that they are very natural. They are so lovely and touching. If anyone has a soul of a clown, that person will be very easy to approach, very lovable, because that person is like a blank page.’ - Mimosa
‘I am so touched by the teacher, especially by her focus on every student. I am an elder student, and I don't understand English, but Peta really made me feel connected.’ - Nisa
‘Time flies on the course - because I always felt happy and Peta always gave us so much energy and encouragement. I learnt from how to make the movements slower and clearer. Repeat the simple movements.’ - Mark
‘I learned how to interpret audience reactions and how to interact with other performers. Also what may be the beginnings of my ‘clown’ as someone who hasn’t done it before. Great quotes about technique! I had so much fun and felt really safe in the room.’ – Georgia Redgrave, Performer
‘As I’ve done a course with Peta earlier in the year, it was great to have familiarity with some of the exercises. It was encouraging to feel like I was becoming more successful in executing the techniques. My big takeaway is the difference the ’micro-beat’ makes.’ – Emma D
‘What I found extra valuable is the way Peta sees how to make you funny – or rather sees what it is that will add to the funniness inside you already and encourages it out. It brought me a lot of joy and I felt like I was in a safe space where we were all valued and also given a lot of individual attention and notes. It was a lovely space to develop the skills I had gained from a previous clown course. I feel so much more confident in my ability now.’ - Workshop Participant
‘I enjoyed Peta’s nurturing style of teaching and I come away feeling lighter, more giggly and more confident in my performance skills. ‘
- Workshop Participant
‘Peta has a great balance of breaking down what makes something funny and the mechanics of laughter while also encouraging playfulness and freedom.’ – Emily Sly, Workshop Participant
‘A wonderful confidence booster about being seen. Peta is a really heart-warming and generous-spirited facilitator. A magical workshop. (5 stars) ’ – Peter Wilson
‘It was great to solidify and improve skills first learned on an earlier course and also to have freedom to play, fail and get in trouble. This was a fun group to work with and to watch working. Who could forget that sloth …?!’ - Christopher Poke
‘I laughed-cried. I was in a safe, open free environment to be absurd and to explore. As I’ve worked and trained in physical theatre and clowning, it was great to be able to refresh my mind and body. I could listen to Peta’s teaching, advice and anecdotes all day.’
- Antony Antunes, Actor, Puppeteer, Physical Theatre Practitioner
‘Sensitive, intelligent workshop. Good exercises, brilliant interventions and well-explained theory really built my baby clown confidence. Great notes and feedback. Thank you Peta Lily.’ – Alfie Jones, Marketing Director and Idiot
‘I learned so much about being present and connecting with an audience. Peta is an exceptional teacher and coach. So great to be back in the room with real-life people. I learned just as much from watching the other participants. Anyone who wants to learn about being in the moment should do this course.’ - Emily Davis, Cabaret Artist
‘Eye-opening. Everything about internal energy, fixed points, reading and reacting to the audience. I got a new understanding now and things to experiment with. Food for thought.’ – B. Roger
‘This course has given me tools for being more in my body and in different parts of my body.’ – Workshop Participant
‘I loved the freedom and the intensity of playing in a safe space with very supportive individuals and an even more supportive course leader. Peta sharing her expertise with us was amazing. She makes everything so clear and interesting and is an incredible force to learn from. She makes it look so easy!!’ – Victoria Bush, Actress
