Clown is the final module that students study in their first year at Ecole Philippe Gaulier, and it's the final topic we discuss in this interview. Philippe talks about the history of clown, and some characters from the clown world (Monsieur Marcel, Mr Flop). You can read more about them in Philippe's book, The Tourmentor. RELATED LINKS Philippe's BooksCourses at Ecole Philippe GaulierEcole Philippe Gaulier Website The greatest clown performers Philippe has seen: Charlie RivelPierre Byland...

We go deeper into Philippe's advice on performing. He also talks about writers he admires, and we discuss the world of Bouffon. Relevant Links Description of Le JeuPhilippe's writing on the ghosts of charactersDescription of Bouffons Philippe's Bouffon plays Writers Philippe mentions: KafkaShakespeareMoliereMarlowePinterLonescoBeckett See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We discuss how Philippe teaches students at his school, and he shares some advice for what makes a good performer. Related Links Vsevolod MeyerholdBertolt BrechtSacha Baron Cohen on his time with Philippe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philippe talks about his Clown show 'Les Assiettes' and his time as a teacher at L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq. Related Links Pierre BylandRoger BlinL'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first part of the interview series we talk about Philippe's early life, and his theatre training. RELATED LINKS Théâtre National PopulaireAlain CunyL'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques LecoqMay 68 Protests See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.