The Nomadic Academy for Fools

Fooling is a unique technique that introduces you to the architecture of your own personal inner stage, upon which you are able to perform on or in any space, and at any time, using just improvisation and your own imagination. This work stretches past ego, allowing you to feel at ease in any situation and comfortable talking intimately with anyone in the audience, be them a beggar, king or queen.

As a performer you slowly learn to play within this architecture through the Structure. As you also learn about the atmosphere available in each part of the stage, you allow yourself to be influenced, and in doing so you as the performer surrenders to that experience to create whatever kind of ‘stage’ you are performing in, be it the street, in a church, theatre or in a living-room. The Structure is developed through the workshops held every year. It is a way of moving through the stage area and meeting the unknown with a relaxed attitude. Knowing this, the performer is always carrying their ‘inner stage’ with them, wherever they go. The Stage Manager, Director and Fool

As a first year of the Nomadic Academy – part of your journey of discovery will be realising that you are creating your own route, finding out how the Structure will be best served. If you choose to progress through each year, the development of your practice will change and grow as you delve ever deeper into this infinite pool called Fooling. The Director, Stage Manager, PR, Administrator and Fool are all in you. Over time you will develop the skills and ability to manage yourself, asking the questions that matter to you. Your mentors – Jonathan Kay or a Fool from year 5, 6 or 7 will encourage your approach towards this theatre of adventure and we suggest that you make this journey with a sense of wonder, curiosity and openness.