How to Write & Perform Comedy Characters! Saturday 8 June one day in-person workshop for Wome & LGBTQI+ Folk

How to Write & Perform Comedy Characters! Saturday 8 June one day in-person workshop for Wome & LGBTQI+ Folk

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Have you always wanted to create comedy characters or perform them for sketches, monologues, podcast or plays?

This workshop is tailored for you to learn new tools to create multi-layered interesting comedy characters, write through improvisation, learn to do voices, create story arcs and more!

You don't need any experience of comedy writing - just have a interest in comedy, writing, being creative - and be open to PLAY!

In each workshop you learn;

✅ What makes something funny

✅ What it really means to 'write'

✅ How to bust through creative blocks

✅ How to generate comedy ideas from personal experiences and stories

✅ How to expand on ideas and subjects

✅ How to inject comedy into your own projects for stories, radio plays, stand up, sketch and more

✅ How to create something from nothing

✅ Improvising techniques

✅ Performing tips

✅ How to create comedy characters

✅ How to create a story arc

✅ Hot seating for material

✅ Improvisation to create story and sketches

✅ Giving your character a world to live in

✅ How to do voices and accents

✅ How to get into the comedy world for performance or stand up

✅ What it takes to write a comedy character show or character set

✅ How to tackle negative thoughts about not being good enough or starting a project

✅ Plus, you will get to ask me any questions about the industry

BONUS STUFF

✅ Which are the best Facebook groups to join to get details of competitons and new material gigs

✅ Using social media to network and promote yourself

✅ Great social media sites to follow

✅ A list of the best comedy books

✅ The best podcasts for research and inspiration

✅ Industry knowledge about doing comedy festivals or putting on your own comedy night

✅ Best online resources to take your comedy to the next level including websites and Youtube channels

✅ Details of competitions and writing opportunities

Who is Jane? 

I'm a multi-comedy award finalist who has had sell out runs of my one woman shows at Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals over the last five years. I've also been heard on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Cumbria and BBC Radio Extra.

I ran a successful comedy night in Brighton for three years and produce a couple of comedy podcasts. I have done full one woman comedy character shows and I do straight stand up. I also do voice acting for radio plays and voice over.

During the workshop you will be able to ask me any questions about the industry and have some 1-2-1 time to talk about any creative projects or get some advice for your own career. I share all my experience and secrets about the comedy industry - (Most of which I wish I'd been told when I started out.)

I've taught hundreds of people across the UK internationally to help them get on their comedy path. My workshop students have gone on to do stand up, win comedy competitions, write one woman shows, write children's books and write scripts / sketches.

What do other people say? 

"Amazing workshop! After about 15 minutes I felt connected with everyone in the workshop. I learnt so much and was so excited to start writing my own comedy material" - Natasha R

"I got the confidence to start doing stand up! Thank you so much for teaching me and for the ongoing support" - Alex B

"Thanks for a brilliant workshop! Great bunch of people - I'm still laughing now. Highly recommend!" - Sarah K

Are you ready to take your first steps into a world of comedy? 

This is an intensive 6+ hour workshop designed so you'll leave fully ready and trained to take on your chosen comedy project with confidence and excitement. Regardless of what you decide to do after the workshop the tools will help you in all walks of life.

When is it? 

Have you always wanted to create comedy characters or perform them for sketches, monologues, podcast or plays?

This workshop is tailored for you to learn new tools to create multi-layered interesting comedy characters, write through improvisation, learn to do voices, create story arcs and more!

You don't need any experience of comedy writing - just have a interest in comedy, writing, being creative - and be open to PLAY!

In each workshop you learn;

✅ What makes something funny

✅ What it really means to 'write'

✅ How to bust through creative blocks

✅ How to generate comedy ideas from personal experiences and stories

✅ How to expand on ideas and subjects

✅ How to inject comedy into your own projects for stories, radio plays, stand up, sketch and more

✅ How to create something from nothing

✅ Improvising techniques

✅ Performing tips

✅ How to create comedy characters

✅ How to create a story arc

✅ Hot seating for material

✅ Improvisation to create story and sketches

✅ Giving your character a world to live in

✅ How to do voices and accents

✅ How to get into the comedy world for performance or stand up

✅ What it takes to write a comedy character show or character set

✅ How to tackle negative thoughts about not being good enough or starting a project

✅ Plus, you will get to ask me any questions about the industry

BONUS STUFF

✅ Which are the best Facebook groups to join to get details of competitons and new material gigs

✅ Using social media to network and promote yourself

✅ Great social media sites to follow

✅ A list of the best comedy books

✅ The best podcasts for research and inspiration

✅ Industry knowledge about doing comedy festivals or putting on your own comedy night

✅ Best online resources to take your comedy to the next level including websites and Youtube channels

✅ Details of competitions and writing opportunities

Who is Jane? 

I'm a multi-comedy award finalist who has had sell out runs of my one woman shows at Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals over the last five years. I've also been heard on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Cumbria and BBC Radio Extra.

I ran a successful comedy night in Brighton for three years and produce a couple of comedy podcasts. I have done full one woman comedy character shows and I do straight stand up. I also do voice acting for radio plays and voice over.

During the workshop you will be able to ask me any questions about the industry and have some 1-2-1 time to talk about any creative projects or get some advice for your own career. I share all my experience and secrets about the comedy industry - (Most of which I wish I'd been told when I started out.)

I've taught hundreds of people across the UK internationally to help them get on their comedy path. My workshop students have gone on to do stand up, win comedy competitions, write one woman shows, write children's books and write scripts / sketches.

What do other people say? 

"Amazing workshop! After about 15 minutes I felt connected with everyone in the workshop. I learnt so much and was so excited to start writing my own comedy material" - Natasha R

"I got the confidence to start doing stand up! Thank you so much for teaching me and for the ongoing support" - Alex B

"Thanks for a brilliant workshop! Great bunch of people - I'm still laughing now. Highly recommend!" - Sarah K

Are you ready to take your first steps into a world of comedy? 

This is an intensive 6+ hour workshop designed so you'll leave fully ready and trained to take on your chosen comedy project with confidence and excitement. Regardless of what you decide to do after the workshop the tools will help you in all walks of life.

When is it? 

Saturday 8th June from 11.30 -5.30pm. 

How much is it?

£80 or if you're low income / Student / OAP or NHS you can apply the discount code to get your ticket for £65 - discount code is LOWWRITE at checkout. Please note that there are no refunds after purchase or after you've completed the workshop. 

PLEASE NOTE: No refunds once ticket has been purchased. You are also agreeing that there will be no refunds once you have completed the workshop. 

Why is the workshop just for women,  LGBTQI+ and non-binary folk?

Often people feel more supported and safe in an environment that is often under represented especially when they are stepping out of their comfort zone. My workshops are for cis and trans women, as well as anyone who identifies as LGBTQI+ and/or non-binary.
Where is it?
The workshop takes place in the beautiful space at 
The Vault @ Fierce Bar Manchester (upstairs space with stage - very sorry there is no accessibility for wheelchair use)