MAKE ‘EM LAUGH: writing comedy through situation and character
(writing for stage, screen, stand-up, fiction or blog)

10 + 4 hours, €140, 5 to 12 participants

Target group: anyone interested in writing

A look at some of the creative and technical aspects of writing comedy, or humorous material, which is suitable for stage, blogs, stand-up, screen or fiction. The course will practically examine comedy styles, and aims and intention, through the use of situation and character.
We will undertake helpful practical tasks for revealing, and layering comedy, and also offer many 'take aways' for the development of your writing work generally. There will be many tips and trick available on the technical side of comedy creation.
We will collaborate as a group, and write in pairs, and individually. We will also share our work, (if you are comfortable with that.)
There will be an evening feedback/ development session on your ideas from the workshop (Tuesday 29th April), and an evening where the work can be read by volunteer actors/ other writers, and receive constructive feedback (Friday 2nd May).
As a participant, you are welcome to bring ideas/ work with you that is currently in progress.
The course will be fun and informal, and everyone will get the opportunity to ask questions, seek advice and share their ideas and work in a positive and constructive environment