Workshops

Holly’s workshops are designed to be of benefit to everyone, from professional performers seeking performance skills training, to the brave and curious seeking self-development and everyone in between. Through skillful holding and carefully paced progressions of games and exercises, Holly creates the ideal conditions that allow creativity, play, insight, wonder and discovery to thrive.

Holly has been devising and delivering workshops for adults since 2007. She draws upon her huge history of training and experience in many areas, including: improvisation, clowning, fooling, dance, physical theatre, voice work, creative writing, dramaturgy, dramatherapy, mindfulness, playwork, group process and nonviolent communication to deliver bespoke, bountiful group experiences. To read more about Holly's experience or see her Bristol TEDx talk, click here.

See below for a full list of Holly's workshops. If you have a company or are an individual artist looking to commission your own bespoke training, have a look at what’s on offer below, check out Holly's services pages and get in touch with Holly to begin co-designing your ideal workshop. Holly’s workshops range from 2-hour play sessions to 10 day residencies.

Upcoming Workshops and Events...

23rd April 2025,

Hello Friends,

Thanks for dropping by!

Here follows all the courses and events that are available right now. I am in the process of setting up my Autumn programme - watch this space or sign up to my news letter at the bottom of this page to be amongst the first to hear.

1.) Deep Play

I am overjoyed to announce another collaborative vocal improvisation and PLAY retreat in Embercombe, Devon in late July-early August, co-facilitated with Briony Greenhill.

A deep week of singing, self-exploration, improvisation, creative expression, embodiment, nature connection, play, fun, joy, depth and support in the sweet sacred land of Embercombe, Devon UK.

Dates: Tuesday 29 July - Sunday 3 August 2025

Venue: Embercombe, Higher Ashton, Exeter, England, EX6 7QQ, United Kingdom

Who is it for? Anyone who can sing!

How is it booking? First come, first served

More info and application here.

2.) Fooling 5-day in Bristol

An intensive introduction to the fine art of Fooling

Solo improvisation, embodying all the voices in your head

With: Holly Stoppit

Dates: August 18-22

Where: Clifton, Bristol

Who is is for? Anyone who is curious about the world of the Fool - no previous experience necessary

Application deadline: 6th June

More info and booking here

3.) The Fools’ Body in Bristol

An advanced Fools training, exploring ways to listen to and express the wisdom contained within your body

With: Holly Stoppit and physical theatre legend, Dominique Fester

Dates: August 25-29

Where: Clifton, Bristol

Who is it for? Anyone who has completed Holly's 5-day Fools School

Application deadline: 6th June

More info and booking here

4.) Bring Holly To Your Local Community!

Would you like me to hold space for you and a group of your peers / friends / colleagues to play, connect, learn and grow together?

Have workshops, will travel!

Whether you're interested in booking an off-the-peg workshop (see my range of workshops below) or commissioning your very own bespoke programme, I'm up for a chat about it! Get in touch at holly@hollystoppit.com.

Watch this space for updates or sign up to my mailing list at the bottom of this page for monthly updates straight into your inbox.

Love and laughter,

Holly x