Physical Theatre Workshop: Beckett, Butoh, & the Bizarre

Sale Price: £345.00 Original Price: £395.00

3-Day Residential Intensive

A three-day immersive residency exploring the expressive limits of the body through physical theatre, drawing on the stark worlds of Beckett, the visceral language of Butoh, and the disruptive play of clown.

Led by Matej Matejka, Flabbergast Theatre practitioners Henry Maynard & Simon Gleave, and Olivier Award–nominated Ben Keaton, this intensive invites performers to strip away habitual movement and rediscover the body as a precise, unpredictable instrument. Through rigorous training, improvisation, and ensemble work, you’ll explore stillness, slowness, tension, and transformation—unlocking a bold and deeply personal physical language.

Set in the peaceful surroundings of Crag Pit House near Aldeburgh, this is a chance to step away from daily life and fully commit to the work—physically, creatively, and collectively.

What’s included

  • 3 days of intensive physical theatre training

  • Full-board accommodation (shared or single rooms, subject to availability)

  • All meals provided

  • Access to the house, pool, and surrounding grounds

  • A small, focused group of performers

The setting

Crag Pit House is a quiet, beautifully designed residency space just a 10-minute walk from the beach and close to a nature reserve. Expect sea air, open space, and the time to properly focus. https://cragpithouse.uk

Who it’s for

Performers with some experience in acting, movement, or physical theatre who are ready to deepen their practice and push beyond their usual habits.

Key details

Dates: Saturday 16th – Monday 18th May
Location: Crag Pit House, near Aldeburgh
Capacity: Limited to 12 participants, Early booking strongly advised

Early Bird discount ends 6th April

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qTxyDAzStkHs5PEE7

3-Day Residential Intensive

A three-day immersive residency exploring the expressive limits of the body through physical theatre, drawing on the stark worlds of Beckett, the visceral language of Butoh, and the disruptive play of clown.

Led by Matej Matejka, Flabbergast Theatre practitioners Henry Maynard & Simon Gleave, and Olivier Award–nominated Ben Keaton, this intensive invites performers to strip away habitual movement and rediscover the body as a precise, unpredictable instrument. Through rigorous training, improvisation, and ensemble work, you’ll explore stillness, slowness, tension, and transformation—unlocking a bold and deeply personal physical language.

Set in the peaceful surroundings of Crag Pit House near Aldeburgh, this is a chance to step away from daily life and fully commit to the work—physically, creatively, and collectively.

What’s included

  • 3 days of intensive physical theatre training

  • Full-board accommodation (shared or single rooms, subject to availability)

  • All meals provided

  • Access to the house, pool, and surrounding grounds

  • A small, focused group of performers

The setting

Crag Pit House is a quiet, beautifully designed residency space just a 10-minute walk from the beach and close to a nature reserve. Expect sea air, open space, and the time to properly focus. https://cragpithouse.uk

Who it’s for

Performers with some experience in acting, movement, or physical theatre who are ready to deepen their practice and push beyond their usual habits.

Key details

Dates: Saturday 16th – Monday 18th May
Location: Crag Pit House, near Aldeburgh
Capacity: Limited to 12 participants, Early booking strongly advised

Early Bird discount ends 6th April

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qTxyDAzStkHs5PEE7