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Comedy Lab sketch writing 2 day intensive with Josie Throup

An intensive workshop, led by Josie Throup & Tom Short will provide you with the tools & techniques to create hilarious & engaging sketches.

Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th December 2024
12:00pm til 6:00pm
Minimum Age
18+

Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th December 2024
12:00pm til 6:00pm
Minimum Age
18+

Comedy Lab sketch writing 2 day intensive with Josie Throup

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Comedy Lab sketch writing 2 day intensive with Josie Throup


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An intensive workshop, led by Josie Throup & Tom Short will provide you with the tools & techniques to create hilarious & engaging sketches
Comedy Lab Sketch Writing 2-Day Intensive with Tom Short and Josie Throup
Unleash your inner comedian and learn the art of sketch writing from industry professionals!
Josie Throup has been a performer and theatre maker for the past decade. She is a regular contributer of material to DMs are Open on BBC Radio 4. She has also performed in the UK, Spain and Ireland with WITS, MAD Improv, ComedySportzUK and DrunkClassics Madrid.
Tom Short is an award winning stand-up and also a qualified lecturer at Salford University where he teaches in sketch writing and performance. He's not just a teacher; he's been hailed as a 'comedy genius' by Fab Radio International. Catch him live at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and other hotspots across the UK.
This intensive workshop, led by Tom and Josie, will provide you with the tools and techniques to create hilarious and engaging sketches that are ready to be submitted to industry writing call-outs and to create material to production briefs.
Key Highlights:
* Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced comedy writers and performers.
* Hands-On Experience: Write and perform your own sketches in a supportive environment.
* Develop Your Skills: Improve your comedic timing, character development, and storytelling abilities.
* Network with Others: Connect with like-minded individuals and build your comedy network.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced writer, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to hone your craft and have a lot of fun in the process.
Don't miss out on this brilliant chance to become a comedy sketch master!
"I have done a number of comedy courses, and I can confidently say that this was the best one by far" - Nicola.

"I was amazed at the amount we covered in the 2 days." - Phil.
"Tom really created a fantastic environment for learning and trying new things out" - Nick.
About the Venue
Fierce Bar is located within the Northern Quarter of Manchester City Centre. The course will be held in their performance space, in which participants will have their very own stage to try out different exercises and techniques. The performance space is up 2 flights of stairs with no step-free access
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Venue Address

57 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1NA

Venue Rating

4.5 / 5 based on 14 reviews

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