Physical Theatre Foundations

This six-week Physical Theatre Foundations course introduces performers to key approaches in contemporary physical theatre, ensemble practice, mask, movement composition, vocal presence and devising.

Across the term, participants will explore influential training methods and performance languages drawn from Anne Bogart’s Viewpoints, Jacques Lecoq’s larval mask work, Philippe Gaulier’s Le Jeu, Butoh-inspired movement practice through Dr Lynne Bradley & Maro,Akaji and Frantic Assembly’s devising techniques.

The course is practical, playful and exploratory, offering performers tools to create more dynamic physical presence, develop character through the body, build ensemble awareness, and generate original theatrical material. Each session focuses on a different practitioner or methodology, giving participants a broad foundation in physical theatre practice.

Inspiration has come from training and performing with Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre Company (Brisbane) , Dairakudakan (Japan), Philippe Gaulier, Dr Pedro Ilgenfritz, Dr Lynne Bradley, Simon Woods, & Frantic Assembly.

Requirements:

Timing and location:

Term 3 (from July 24): Fridays @ 5:30-7:00pm

Movement Studio 3,

Level 2, Parakiore

Price:

$15 (on-line booking, MOVE concession card or payment on the day)

Your tutor

Blaise Barham & Sarah Barham

Blaise Barham (MA, Dip Grad & BA Hons Theatre) is an award-winning director, performer, and educator, and co-founder of Sahara BreeZe Productions and Experimental Theatre Collective. Trained internationally with Philippe Gaulier, Zen Zen Zo, and Dairakudakan, he specialises in contemporary and physical theatre, blending movement, circus, and comedy. Blaise has toured nationally and worked with SGCNZ Shakespeare Globe finalists. Passionate about sharing his skills, he creates inclusive classes that build confidence, creativity, and connection, supporting participants of all backgrounds and abilities to explore movement, performance, and collaboration in a fun and welcoming way.


Sarah Barham is an award-winning director, actress, dramaturg, and playwright, and co-director of Sahara BreeZe Productions and Experimental Theatre Collective. Trained in theatre at the University of Otago, and in physical comedy and theatre with Ecole Philippe Gaulier (Paris) and Zen Zen Zo (Brisbane), Sarah brings creativity, playfulness, and skill to everything she does. She has toured nationally with productions including Wonderful and Dark Radio, and performed in roles such as Lyubov Ranevskaya in The Cherry Orchard and Prospera in The Tempest. Sarah is passionate about fostering connection, imagination, and joy through performance and theatre.

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