"He who laughs, lasts" Mary Pottibone Poole
Here are some of the comedy writing and performing courses I run. To find out more, or just talk to me about them, get in touch through the Contact Page on this website.
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WRITE A SKETCH IN A DAY
Saturday July 12th 1100 - 1700hrs. Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG
In the course of one day, you will learn how to brainstorm ideas and turn one of them into a full two minute sketch with characters and dialogue. Oh yes - and make it funny as well. You will come out with a sketch, techniques for creating further flows of comedy ideas and ways to approach the market. This is a hard-working but fun day.
Venue: Oxford House is 5 minutes walk from Bethnal Green Underground Station, one stop from Liverpool Street Station and is easily accessible from the main London rail terminals.
Cost: £48.00 or £38.00 if you book before July 1st or are one of my previous students.
Enquire through the contact page on this website, or phone 020 8355 8896
GET STARTED IN COMEDY WRITING
April 22nd for 10 weeks on every Tuesday, 1900-2100 at Richmond Adult College, Parkshot, Richmond Twickenham
An in-depth course in which you will learn all the basic tools of comedy writing: one-liners, quickies and sketches. Discover the structure of a joke and how to build gags into a routine. Create a flow of ideas for sketches, learn the best ways to write dialogue and the crucial business of structure. Find how to create the kind of instantly recognisable and funny characters used in "Little Britain" and "Little Miss Jocelyn".
At the end ofthe course you will have created a portfolio of material and have your work performed in a showcase.
Enrol online at www.racc.ac.uk or phone 020 8843 7921
You can enquire on 0208 355 8896 or through the contact page on this website
Cost: £82.00
AN INTRODUCTION TO STANDUP COMEDY
April 21 2008 for 10 weeks every Monday 1900hrs - 2100hrs at Richmond Adult College, Parkshot, Richmond, Twickenham
Get to grips with the basics of standup in this hands-on course. You will write and perform your 5 minute routine, discover techniques to raise your confidence and to build your stage persona.
You will be in a supportive but hardworking group. There will be a showcase for your work at the end of the course.
Cost: £120.00
Enrol online at www.racc.ac.uk or phone 020 8843 7921
OTHER COURSES
WRITE A SKETCH IN A DAY
Discover how to brainstorm your subject matter - find that gem of an idea - structure your sketch - write the dialogue, fill it with jokes - and plan your next 5 sketches - all in 5 hours.
WRITING SITCOM
Situation Comedy - the holy grail for comedy writers. Find out how to create layered characters, get them to interact, put them in the right location and build your concept till you can develop dozens of episodes. And, crucially, how to market your sitcom.
FIND YOUR WRITER'S VOICE
Unlock your creativity by looking at what "gets you going". Learn how to express and explore you unique experience of life. Use your notebook, mindmapping techniques, visuals and your instinct to create the ideas that mean something to you.
GET STARTED IN STANDUP COMEDY
Build your first 5 minute act. Find your comedy persona, and discover subject matter unique to your own experience. Create a routine of consistently funny material, learn stage craft, and confidence-building techniques. Work in a lively but supportive group.
CREATE YOUR OWN SKETCH SHOW
Work within the group to write and perform your own sketch material. Brainstorm ideas, write jokes, structure your sketches, create and perform funny characters, and put everything together in your own original sketch show.
I teach regular courses in comedy writing, radio writing and standup comedy at Richmond Adult Community College and St Mary's University College, Twickenham. Other courses and workshops are taken at venues across Greater London.
Please contact me if you with to arrange a course outside London