An enjoyable & fun chat with Iain Luke Jones, host of Liverpool Comedy Improv podcast. As I remember, the first half was my background then the second half we go into the importance of creativity and expression in education. Listen… Read More »Liverpool Comedy Improv podcast
A lovely time guesting on Celynn Morin’s Wellbeing Immersion week. The first 10 minutes are four ways playfulness can support your wellbeing. Then we demonstrate two simple games you can play at home: “Gift Giving” and “Remember when we?” They’re… Read More »Wellbeing Immersion with Celynn Morin
Untangling “serious.” Many languages equate “important” with “should be approached in a solemn way.” But sometimes lightening up can be more effective.
Instead of getting caught up in whether you’re “good” at improv or not, an exploration of how improv can both support and stretch you. 0:00 A reframe from thinking about performance to thinking about what improv can do for you.… Read More »What Improv Can Do For You
Talking with clown, facilitator and dramatherapist Holly Stoppit about clowning, courage, risk, play and mindfulness. Find Holly at https://www.hollystoppit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hollystoppit Clowning Out of Chaos conference (Eventbrite) 21-23 May 2021 Holly’s Mindful Play course Me – Find my embodied improvised comedy… Read More »Mindful Play with Holly Stoppit
Laughter isn’t serious, but it is important. It’s a natural physical movement that can help relieve stress, connect you with others and bring more joy to your life. And you don’t have to wait for something “funny” to happen. You… Read More »Laughology – The Science of Laughter
Discussing improv and play with therapist Aisha Fakhro. On Aisha’s Soft Strength site (including download) On Apple Podcasts
One of the best improv troupes around improvising shows in the style of Jane Austen. This show “Undead and Unwed” was on the BBC over New Year. Available worldwide. Listen online or on the BBC Sounds App. Each part is… Read More »Austentatious on BBC
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” Rumi For most adults, the challenge in improv isn’t learning something new. It’s unlearning all… Read More »Un-learning
Short BBC video on “Giggle Doctors” run by Theodora Children’s Charity who are helping raise the spirits of children stuck in hospital for long periods. I was struck by how the performers allow the children to have positive, fun experiences with adults… Read More »Helping Children Handle Hospital