Workshops
Landscapes of Laughter
A series of masterclasses for professionals
This workshop series, taught by Jos Houben, offers an immersive journey into the major styles of comic theatre. Our starting point is the body in performance, allowing us to explore the principles that underpin these different languages—from buffoon to burlesque, from clowning to absurd and nonsensical forms. Accidents, imbalances, misunderstandings, imitation, and childlike play: each living dynamic reveals its own distinct door into the world of comedy.
The workshops are conceived as a continuous journey through the comic universe and its many styles and variations. However, it is also entirely possible to take part in one or two modules separately.
- Clown, absurd, nonsense
26-30 January 2026 - 5 days - 25 hours (in Paris) - Slapstick, stunts, accidents
30 March - 3 April - 5 days - 25 hours (in Paris) - Commedia dell’arte and Bouffon :
4 - 8 May - 5 days - 25 hours (in Paris)
The Gag Factory
A workshop open to professionals and non-professionals
Starting from the misunderstandings and conflicts of real life, we will explore the accidents and mishaps that inevitably create laughter. We will discover the fundamental rules of this art of imbalance, and then put them into practice by creating stunts, fights, chase scenes, gags and general mayhem…
- 8 au 12 Juin 2026 – 5 jours – 25 heures
Space in Motion
A multidisciplinary workshop in Paris
This scenography and movement workshop, open to performing artists and visual artists, offers a two-day immersive exploration of the dialogue between space, body, and performance. Through hands-on visual and scenic work, participants will explore how scenography can generate movement and dramaturgy, and how, in turn, performance and the body shape and call forth physical spaces.
- 23 and 24 May - 10 hours
Give us your opinion on upcoming workshops!
We will continue to develop our program of workshops and masterclasses in the months and years to come. We would also like to offer multidisciplinary training collaborations that mix visual and performing arts. We would be delighted to hear what you think about these future workshops. We've created a short survey where you can share your thoughts. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
