

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Workshop - Introduction to Clowning with Andrew Cory
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: " Laughter is the shortest distance between two people" - Victor Borge. 

Come and explore and an introduction to clown theatre. In this 2 hr workshop we will explore the techniques of performing clown, including how to create routines, working with an audience, stage presence, clown relationships, creative freedom, impulse work and more. 

Clown is not about witty ideas but more about being open and human, whilst exploring chaos, fantasy and naivety. 
Be prepared to laugh ... a lot!

About your teacher:
Over the last thirty years, Andrew Cory has worked in Australia and Asia as an actor, a movement director and clown. He has worked with The Queensland Ballet, Queensland Theatre Company, La Boite Theatre Company, The Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Opera Queensland, Queensland Music Festival and The South Australia State Theatre Company. Andrew studied at Ecole Philip Gaulier (London), Centre Selavy Mask School (France), Todo Performance Academy (Denmark), the School for Mime Theatre (USA) and Bont’s International Clown School (Spain). 

He has written and directed four clown shows; Mud (Metro Arts 2003), Suckers (Harvest Rain Independents 2012), THE BOX (Backbone/Artslink 2013) and Park Cleaners (Backbone/Artslink 2015). 

He currently is the Movement and Clown Tutor for the acting degree at The Conservatorium, Griffith University.  In 2024 he created a new theatre company, Jesture, to focus on clown, movement, image and text. Jesture produces the popular Brisbane Clown Cabaret. Andrew is the Resident Director at Bluey's World, an international tourist destination based in Hamilton, Australia.

TIMETABLE: 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Monday 16th February 2026
VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 4/219 Given Terrace, Paddington
BRING: Please wear comfortable clothing for movement and sneakers.
COST – FREE *Please only book if you can and will attend. We understand that emergencies happen, but please reserve your place with consideration.


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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.bombshellacademy.com.au/product-page/introduction-to-clowning-with-andrew-cory?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=paddington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Paddington
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy & Events
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- **full address**: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy &amp; Events, 223 Given Ter, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia, Paddington

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Bombshell Burlesque Academy &amp; Events, 223 Given Ter, Paddington QLD 4064, Australia, Paddington
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