The Art of Giggle doctoring
The transformative power of using living arts in healthcare
The advanced studies program focuses on the role of Giggle Doctors in healthcare contexts, particularly within hospitals and children's facilities. The professional performing artists directly engage with pediatric patients, their surroundings, and the medical team, utilising artistic modalities such as improvisation, magic, music, storytelling, and clowning to establish authentic connections tailored to individual vulnerable people. Functioning as representatives of the Foundation, Giggle Doctors adhere to high presentation standards and actively contribute to fulfilling the values of the Theodora Foundation. Central to this program is the exploration of improvisation and clowning, as fundamental skills. But also, knowledge in necessary hospital protocols is part the program. This program equips participants with the skills needed to work in the dynamic and impactful role of Giggle doctors in healthcare environments.
This is a tailor-made CAS, in cooperation with the Theodora Foundation.
Teachers
Daniel Bausch – Continuous training Manager at Accademia Dimitri
Main teacher - Improvisation, space, rhythm, scenarios.
Emmanuel Sembely – Specialised in the art of clowning in healthcare and trainer
Main teacher - Integration, play and clowning, pleasure, inner energy, consciousness of the audience, give the best, entries and exits.
DATES
Auditions: December 1 (German) and December 2, 2025 (French) in Biel
In-person Training Module 1: April 20–23, 2026 in Lausanne
In-person Training Module 2: June 15–26, 2026 in Verscio TI
(Arrival on the evening of June 14, departure on the morning of June 27)
In-person Training Module 3: September 7–11, 2026 in Lausanne
In-person Training Module 4: February 18–20, 2027 in Morges
The training program includes between 12 and 20 visits to hospitals and specialized institutions, scheduled between April 2026 and February 2027.
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Recruitment of new Dream Doctors: applications open
The recruitment process is now open, and we look forward to discovering sensitive, committed, and creative artistic profiles.
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