A workshop which looks at practical skills for auditions, readings and rehearsals.

We will examine audition situations, demands and choices; and give you a whole toolkit for your new and improved audition technique.

We will also discover some techniques for line learning, cold readings, play reading generally, and how to work usefully with script in hand.

Finally, a peek at how to handle stage directions, tips for manuscripts from different genres, and exercises to improve focus, confidence and presentation. 

All in just 5 hours, (with a little break.) 

It will be a fun, relaxed workshop - with no-one put on the spot or critiqued. We will be using individual (volunteers), small group and full group work.

A writing workshop which examines the specific demands of writing comedy; for short and long form (for example: sketches/ cabaret to plays/ reviews/ pantomime/ sitcoms)

By examining elements of: 

• Rhythm 
• Story beats and structure, 
• Character, 
• Consequences;

We will discover specific techniques that support comedy writing, in whichever genre you favour. 

There will be specific writing challenges and provocations, and we will work with individual and team writing. 

This course is suitable for all levels of experience, and has useful tips and tricks for all flavours of comedy.

Participants are welcome to bring short samples of their own comedy writing, if they have them. 

It will be a fun and revealing day course, without pressure, held in a supported and informed environment.