Permission to Play

Masterclasses and creative practice with leading artists working across clown, comedy and physical performance. Open to artists, makers and performers from across creative disciplines.

An invitation to play,  co-curated by Antonia Grove and South East Dance.

Date and time
Monday 01 June - Wednesday 01 July 2026
Artist
Toni Grove, Liz Aggiss, Peta Lily, Janelle Hacault, Bryony Kimmings & Linden Dance Company
Location
The Dance Space
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The Practice of Play

Explore improvisation, imagination and physical play with contemporary dance and theatre practitioner Toni Grove.

Monday 01 - Monday 29 June 2026
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The Practice of Play
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Interactive masterclass with Bryony Kimmings

Join playwright, performer, documentary maker and screen writer Bryony Kimmings for an interactive masterclass

Tuesday 30 June 2026
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Interactive masterclass with Bryony Kimmings
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Clowning masterclass with Peta Lily

Experience the creative possibilities of clown work and add variety and freedom to your physical expression

Sunday 28 June 2026
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Clowning masterclass with Peta Lily
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Performance making mistressclass with Liz Aggiss

Award winning performer and choreographer Liz Aggiss invites you to share her approach to performance making.

Tuesday 01 July 2025
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Performance making mistressclass with Liz Aggiss
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Rough Cuts: Kapwa by Janelle Hacault

Join dancer, actor, choreographer, and standup Janelle Hacault for a sharing of her new work

Friday 03 July 2026
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Rough Cuts: Kapwa by Janelle Hacault
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Professional class with Linden Dance Company

A free professional class open to professional dancers, recent graduates and advanced dance students

Monday 06 - Friday 10 July 2026
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Professional class with Linden Dance Company