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The Why Not Institute

@WhyNotInstitute

The UK’s only organisation totally dedicated to contemporary and traditional clowning. Offering resources, support networks, workshops and building a community

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Joined October 2019
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So, you are full of ideas for your new show.,, but how to start creating it? Whether a solo show, double act or larger cast, Stephen Sobal will give any performer the tools to make a very stupid piece of theatre. London / 30 Jan- 4 Feb 23 I Info: [email protected]
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‘I love running my workshops. As much as I run them as more I love running them. Magic Happens in the studio… the why not land comes alive…' A de Castro WINTER CLOWN SCHOOL 23: 9th Jan- 4th Feb 2023 More info: [email protected] thewhynotinstitute.com
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The Why Not is here...is there...is everywhere! The Why Not Institute training opportunities continue to attract people from all over the UK and the World. I Get WhyNotted!👉 WINTER CLOWN SCHOOL 2023 9 Jan - 4th Feb / London Info & app.form: [email protected]
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Email us at [email protected] for an application form to join The Clown's Intelligence - The Inner Monologue this Saturday and Sunday! The first run went amazingly, very, very limited places so get your application in soon! Full details at: thewhynotinstitute.com/when-…
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Day 7 of the Why Not Advent Calendar As much as we'd like to keep calm, we know we will be ALL of the excited when we can get into a room again to play keepy uppy! #clowns #adventcalendar2020 #games #play
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Here is the video of the HaHa Harmonics zoom performance. A wonderful way to combat the rain outside! youtu.be/g9GKQIP0muM
HaHarmonics - The Why Not Clown Choir in 'Reach Out! (I'll Be There)'

HaHarmonics - The Why Not Clown Choir in 'Reach Out! (I'll Be There)'

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Day 6 of the Why No Advent Calendar. The lovely Mada! We had such a wonderful time working with Gui and Mada on the Haha Harmonics clown choir earlier this year. If you want to see what it was all about, check out the video in the thread! #clowns #AdventCalendar
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Day 5 of the Why Not Advent Calendar We take our thinking very seriously at the Why Not. @IllsleyRebecca is working here on her list to Santa. Like we say, Serious Thinking #clowns #AdventCalendar #ChristmasCountdown
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Day 4 of the Why Not Advent Calendar. We wear our hearts on our sleeves and our noses on our T-shirts! We've been missing you all very much, but cannot wait until January, and the Why Not in person Winter School. #clowns #performance #theatre #AdventCalendar #classes
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Day 3 of the Why Not Advent Calendar! Eating healthy in prep for the five solid days of nothing but mince pies and chocolate! #clowns #AdventCalendar #12DaysOfChristmas
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Day 2 of our Why Not Advent Calendar. With the way things are at the minute, it's sometimes nice to give yourself a bit of love and remember that you are wonderful.
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Here at The Why Not Institute, we have our own 12 day Advent Calendar. Each day a new picture of things we love about the Why Not. Day 1 - One of our favourite De Castro t-shirts! A De Castro T-shirt, is definitely a staple of The Why Not 😊
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Now accepting applications for our In-Person Winter Clown School! January's sneaking up on us, so be sure to get your application forms in soon! More info here: thewhynotinstitute.com/when-…
Getting our 22 ducks in a row and our keys to the door ready for Sunday's Bingo! Now to just find our actual keys...
This Sunday 29th Nov the Why Not Cafe is open once again! And this time we have Bingo! FREE to play and with prizes to be won, it's will also be great to see all of your lovely faces!! To get your bingo cards and zoom link simply email: [email protected]
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Announcing our Winter School 2021 Programme! Running this January in London, IN PERSON! If you're not already subscribed to our newsletter you can read it here bit.ly/winterl2021release or find out about the courses at thewhynotinstitute.com/when-…
Right hand side - Text: Winter Clown School 2021 In Person. Underneath is a picture of a man in a tails jacket, with a slightly open shirt neck and a bow tie not on properly, with tight curly black hair, and a black moustache and round glasses. He has his arms open wide as if he is singing opera. Left hand side text details course names and dates. How To Be A Stupid 18th to 22nd of Janury 2021. How To Be Even More Of A Stupid 25th to 29th of january 2021. Both courses supported by London International Mime Festival. The Pleasure of Playing 23rd of January 2021, 10am to 1pm. The Beauty of Mistakes 23rd of January 2021, 2.30pm to 5pm. Underneath in playful red font with a white background is a small logo saying 'Get Why Knotted' (without a K) and another sign hanging of saying 'In Person' Next to that is The Why Not Institute Logo with an illustration of a friendly clown holding a globe.

ALT Right hand side - Text: Winter Clown School 2021 In Person. Underneath is a picture of a man in a tails jacket, with a slightly open shirt neck and a bow tie not on properly, with tight curly black hair, and a black moustache and round glasses. He has his arms open wide as if he is singing opera. Left hand side text details course names and dates. How To Be A Stupid 18th to 22nd of Janury 2021. How To Be Even More Of A Stupid 25th to 29th of january 2021. Both courses supported by London International Mime Festival. The Pleasure of Playing 23rd of January 2021, 10am to 1pm. The Beauty of Mistakes 23rd of January 2021, 2.30pm to 5pm. Underneath in playful red font with a white background is a small logo saying 'Get Why Knotted' (without a K) and another sign hanging of saying 'In Person' Next to that is The Why Not Institute Logo with an illustration of a friendly clown holding a globe.

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