COMEDY AND CLOWN CONSULTANCY

OUR WORK
Ariadne Auf Naxos - Garsington Opera
The Process
Garsington Opera approached us after seeing some of our work and asked to come on board to consult the iconic bouffie in this complex opera. We worked closely with director Bruno Ravella, brainstorming some storybased jokes and physical comedy possibilities which resulted in a joyous, slick, end of pier style skit.
We were so excited, knowing the hilarious contrast of comedy vs. tragedy in Act II. The clown historically lives somewhere inbetween laughing and crying and what better place than the island of Naxos.
In the studio we put aside time for character development through a few simple improv games, archetype stimulus and prop exploration.
Understanding the world of Opera is imperative. The time constraints, the expectation and the technique of the art form and what is possible within it.
