Bespoke Playface Workshops & Experiences
Laughter, play & connection for festivals, teams and curious humans. Explore the kind of workshops we can put on for you.
We run playful workshops that spark laughter, connection and creativity - for festivals, workplaces, retreats and community groups. Rooted in clown and improv, our sessions help humans loosen up and have serious fun.
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Sessions We Can Run For You
Perfect for curious beginners or drop-in sessions, these playful workshops are all about jumping in, loosening up and giving it a go - no experience (or confidence) required. Expect laughs, connection and a very low bar for success.
Clown Comedy Taster Dip your toe into the ridiculous world of clowning - big feelings, silly failures, zero pressure.
Improv Comedy Taster Say “yes, and” to spontaneous games that build confidence, teamwork and belly laughs.
Fun & Games for Everyone! A joyful hour of icebreakers, movement games and silliness for all ages and abilities.
Intro to Physical Comedy & Mime Discover how to move funny - with classic slapstick tricks and silent storytelling.
Blending stillness with silliness, this set of sessions explores how play and presence go hand-in-hand. Great for wellbeing programmes, embodied practice or just reconnecting with joy.
Presence Through Play Games that bring you into your body, into the moment and into connection.
Making Happy Mistakes Embrace failure joyfully and turn blunders into brilliance.
Make Your Own Sound Bath Use simple instruments, journey through sound, imagination and vocal play to build a DIY meditative experience.
Connect & Make Friends Through Play A gently guided space for adults to meet, laugh and connect through playful games.
Clownercise: Playful Movement Workout A high-energy session mixing clown, mime and movement - break a sweat while being ridiculous.
Playful Juggling A moving meditation through circus - focus, breath and presence.
Bring play into professional life. These workshops use clown and improv to unlock communication, collaboration and creativity - ideal for team days, leadership training or group development.
Playful Team Building Strengthen relationships, loosen tension and rediscover fun at work.
Working Together Through Play & Comedy Use laughter and games to practise collaboration, support and shared creativity.
Creativity Through Improvisation Say goodbye to overthinking and unlock spontaneous idea generation.
Constructive Acceptance Learn to flow with change and mistakes using playful exercises and group support.
Trusting Your Instincts Reconnect with intuition, quick thinking, and creative risk-taking through improv and clown.
Imagination Activated Unlock creative thinking and problem-solving through improv and imaginative games.
Collaborative Confidence Build trust, speak up, and support others in high-stakes situations.
Creative Communications Explore storytelling, non-verbal expression and playful techniques to get your message across.
Interested in bringing Playface into the workplace? We have more information for you here!
Sometimes we play for you, sometimes we play with you. These shows and jam sessions bring audience participation, improvised chaos and joyful performance to life.
Improvised Comedy Jam A live, laugh-filled improv show - no two scenes the same. Hosted by us, performed by you!
The Strawberry Jam! Our signature jam - expect high energy, giggles and curated chaos as we invite the audience up to play lots of silly, crowd pleaser games.
Bespoke Comedy Night A tailored evening of performance, sketches or audience games made just for your event.
For those ready to go further into the art of play, these sessions provide space to explore, develop and hone clown and improv skills with a supportive group.
Exploring Clown Comedy Dig into your inner idiot - discover vulnerability, timing and joyful failure.
Improv Comedy Workshops Develop ensemble storytelling, listening, character and game with longer-form training.
Solo Clown & Devising Lab Build your own clown character or act - ideal for performers and the clown-curious alike.
Private Comedy Coaching Bring us in to run a session for your improv team or work on your clown act.
Short, punchy sessions designed for festival energy. Open to all, these workshops bring instant connection, fun and a little bit of magic to the field.
Fun & Games Pop-In Light-hearted drop-in games to get people laughing and bonding fast.
Create Your Own Sound Bath A playful, communal sound-making experience with surprisingly calming vibes.
Discover Clown Comedy Festival-style intro to clown: big feelings, low stakes, lots of giggles.
Intro to Improvised Comedy Fast-paced improv games anyone can join - no experience needed, just bring your playful spirit!
Wake Up & Play Start your day with energising movement, gentle silliness and connection.
Playful Juggling A moment of child-like play in the midst of festival madness.
Custom-built sessions that match the moment - from celebratory group play to spooky silliness.
Playface Sports Day Ridiculous "competitive" games with zero athletic skill required. Bring your inner child.
Spooky Shenanigans A Halloween-themed play session full of ghoulish giggles and monster mischief.
Earth Day Play Nature-inspired games and movement to reconnect with the planet (and each other).
Want Something Different?
These workshops and sessions give you an idea of what we have offered previously. We also design bespoke session based off your unique needs.
Why Playface? - What Makes Us Different
No performance pressure - just pure play
We teach through play, creating a supportive encouraging environment to learn
Decade of experience in clown, improv & facilitation
We teach hundreds of hours a year so we're not just good, we're practiced
Workshops for everyone - adults, children, families & teams
Proven hit at Glastonbury, Latitude, Gone Wild & more
Designed for laughter, connection and real transformation
Trauma-informed, inclusive and neurodivergent-friendly
What People Say About Our Classes
★★★★★ "Blinding workshop packed with opportunities to try stuff out in a comfortable yet challenging way."
★★★★★ "I really enjoyed the course! Charlie explained the concepts well and there lots of opportunities to practice the ideas"
★★★★★ "I had so much fun! Viki made us feel very welcomed and the improv activities were accessible and linked to mindfulness and listening skills. I would recommend joining their classes if you are keen to develop your improvisation skills or just to have a total blast!"
★★★★★ "So engaging and really feel like I understand how to bring clowning and improv together"
★★★★★ "Had an amazing time. Really good addition to improv experience!"
★★★★★ "Viki held the space in a way that was both playful and therapeutic, allowing for creative expression and learning in a calm and mindful setting."
★★★★★ "It was a great group and the exercises were really fun"
★★★★★ "Great workshop, great teachers, great work."
★★★★★ "The workshop was so much fun!"
❓FAQs – The Useful Stuff
We run everything from 1-hour tasters to all-day and even week-long intensives.
Our most common formats are:
1 hour (perfect for festivals & drop-in fun)
2–3 hour deep dive sessions (our comedy workshops sweet spot)
Full-day or multi-day intensives (great for companies or training programmes)
Absolutely. We love co-creating.
Drawing from clown, improv and playful facilitation, we can tailor sessions around:
Collaboration & storytelling
Creativity & quick thinking
Mindfulness & being in the moment through play and physicality
Team bonding & trust
Writing, movement and physical expression
Having fun
Got a theme or goal in mind? Let's build something together.
It depends on a few things:
Is it a bespoke session or one of our core workshops?
How many facilitators are needed for the group size?
How long is the event?
Where’s the venue and does it involve travel?
Do you want us to list the event and sell/ manage tickets?
What props, costumes or consumables are needed?
Get in touch and we’ll give you a clear, no-pressure quote.
We’re based in London, but we travel for events across the UK (and beyond!).
You’ll often find us running sessions at festivals, team away days and community events across the country.
Yes! While we love being in the room, many of our workshops adapt beautifully to Zoom and other platforms. Great for remote teams or international groups.
Yes - we’re DBS checked and experienced in working with kids, families and mixed-age groups.
We know how to make sessions safe, silly and inclusive for everyone.
We do our best to meet a wide range of access needs and have experience adapting sessions for physical, sensory and neurodivergent accessibility.
Let us know what you need - we’re happy to chat and accommodate.
We’ve got a big network of trusted facilitators, performers and creatives. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll happily point you to someone who might be. Play it forward, right?
Anywhere from 6 to 600+ depending on the format, space and number of facilitators.
Smaller groups allow for depth and intimacy. Larger groups are great for joyful chaos and big energy!
We keep it simple:
A room, large festival tent or area big enough to move around in. If it's a writing based workshop then we'd need chairs and desks too.
Somewhere we can be a bit noisy and playful. We also have writing or mindful workshops that aren't so loud.
Indoors or outdoors both work
We’re also happy to help you find a venue - we regularly run sessions in London and have access to a few great spots we can book or recommend.
Often, you'll get Charlie and/or Viki, the founders of Playface - both experienced clown, improv and comedy teachers with years of playful mischief under their belts.
Depending on the event, we may bring in one of our brilliant guest teachers or collaborators. We’ve got a wide network of trusted facilitators, performers and playmakers we regularly work with - all funny, warm and fabulous at what they do.
Whoever’s leading your workshop, you’re in playful, professional hands.
Find out more about the wonderful people at Playface on our about page.
Ready to bring the play?
Tell us about your event and we’ll match you with the perfect workshop.
