Here's an article I've written for my column, Looking Up From Down Under in Clowns International's magazine,The Joey. It might also be of interest to people in BumpANose.Org 8o) NigelPuzzle plays with Fire—developing a silly ideaThe path of creativity can take some interesting detours. Small toys—many of which I carry in a small colourful schoolbag—have been the centre of my clowning, but meeting other members of Clowns International has shown me that some clowns have big equipment (as well as…See More

I'm so happy that I've found Bump a Nose! Imagine - a whole pile of people who like what I like in one place! Oh, the magic of the internet.Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I work 9-5, Monday to Friday at a boring job. I can't figure out when that happened. I never thought, when I was little, that I'd grow up and be bored for the rest of my life. Forutnately, I haven't forgotten how to have fun.I can't remember exactly how I decided clowning was the way to go... but there I was one…See More

I've written the following article for Foolish Times, the newsletter of Holy Fools. I think it might be interesting for BumpANose readers, too. Since the Chairfool has seen the article, he tells me that there will be more workshops (and two church visits) at the AGM weekend in Weymouth.Another weekend fooling around in London.  © Nigel Mander 2012  The Grimaldi Memorial Service was on Sunday 5 February. On the following Saturday and Sunday, Holy Fools was at work in Wimbledon, South London.…See More