"Comedy keeps the heart sweet"    Mark Twain

This is the website of TONY KIRWOOD.

I am a leading UK comedy specialist - in writing, teaching and performing.

My COURSES and WORKSHOPS are designed to motivate people of all ages, types and backgrounds to get up (or even lie in bed) and be funny. My philosophy is, if I can do it, so can you. And that being funny is good for you.

LATEST NEWS

Dan Sweryt (previous "Get Started in Comedy Writing" student) has been selling sketches to BBC's "Tilt" and "Grrrr"

Jude Mahon (previous "Get Started in Standup" student) reached the Funnywomen Competition finals

Peter Beckley (previous "Get Started in Standup" student) reached the semi-finals in the Laughing Horse Competition

WRITE A SKETCH IN A DAY

 Get off to a flying start in the New Year by learning the basics of comedy writing. In the course of the day you will write a complete two-minute sketch and disover mindmapping techniques which will enable you to create a flow of comedy ideas.

This course will also be good for refreshing your skills and motivating yourself.

Saturday January 31st 2009. Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, London.  £50.00, or a discounted £40.00 if you book before December 31st.

CONTACT me to book a place or enquire. You can also contact me on 07826009657.

DISTANCE LEARNING

If you don't live in London, or would rather study at home, I have set up email courses you can do in your own time and pace. Details on the courses page.

If you are looking for courses or tuition on comedy writing or performance, look on the Courses page. If your company is interested in workshops to enhance creativity or teamwork - look at the Workshops page. If you don't see what you are looking for, contact me and we will devise something together, or phone 07826009657.

I am a successful comedy writer, with material performed on a large number of UK and European TV and Radio Shows.

I teach Comedy Writing and Standup Comedy at Richmond Adult College www.racc.ac.uk

I teach Radio Writing with the Professional and Creative Writing Department at St Mary's University College, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham

I am also a professional actor, with credits on many TV comedy programmes such as "The Brittas Empire", "Murder Most Horrid" and the recent film "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory". I have also been a standup comedian.

"I love comedy. It's the only art form that's also a social grace. You meet a sculptor at a party, you can't say "He's terrific, look at what he can do with the potato salad."

Paul Reiser