Clown Training Courses

Chuckle The Clown with three students keen to learn the tricks of the trade.

Would you like to learn how to be a clown?

Being a professional clown is much more than just putting on a red nose. This course is designed for individuals who aspire to becoming full time clown entertainers and would like to make a living entertaining children at events and parties.

Course content

The course includes everything you need to know to set up and start performing as a clown. In addition to learning about clown performance, routines, props and equipment there are also sections on administration and how to find work.

The list below gives the topics for the course.

Developing your clown character.
Thinking, moving like a clown.
The clown perspective. Things clowns do. Improvisation.
Costumes and make up.
Character ideas.
Where to buy costumes and accessories.
The Birthday Party business.
What do you do?
Advertising.
Building your business.
Fees.
Extras.
Taking enquiries.
Clown magic.
Simple easy to do stuff.
Basic routines.
Party games.
Clown props.
Making your own props and routines.
Planning your show.
What to put in the beginning, the middle and the end.
Clown ethics.
Do's and dont's of being a clown.
Pitfalls and difficulties.
Age groups, venues and bad behaviour, dealing with audiences.
Balloon modelling basics.
Having fun with balloons.
PA systems and discos.
Suppliers.
Organisations and further training.

Course objectives

On completion of the course the student should :

have a clear understanding of the performance art of clowning.
know how to plan a clown show.
have sufficient information and knowledge to set up their own business as a clown entertainer.

Course location

Training courses are held in Richmond, North Yorkshire. We will run training in other areas for groups if requested.

Course dates

There are no set dates. Courses are arranged at mutually convenient times.

Course cost

The cost of a two day course is £350, paid in advance.

If you are interested in this course

Contact us by email

Send your email to enquiries@jollygoodfun.co.uk

Contact us by telephone ( land line )

Tel 01748 821621

Call us on our mobile phone

Ron 07984 495089

Hazel 07801 433993

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