Make with the funny
Writing something that will cause eruptions of laughter isn’t always easy. This course will look at writing dialogue, comic timing, structuring material and the basic elements of writing for a range of comedy outlets. Whether you want to kick start or improve your comedy writing, discover and hone your sense of humour and get those laughs down on paper.
This course is fully booked. Please call the centre if you would like to be put on the waiting list or to discuss other courses.
Start Date:
Monday, 26th May 2008
End Date:
Saturday, 31st May 2008
Monday, 26th May 2008
End Date:
Saturday, 31st May 2008
Simon Munnery
Born in London, raised in Watford, died all over the place. Writer-performer, stand up comedian and artist. Creator of Alan Parker Urban Warrior and The League Against Tedium.
Born in London, raised in Watford, died all over the place. Writer-performer, stand up comedian and artist. Creator of Alan Parker Urban Warrior and The League Against Tedium.
Jenny Roche
Jenny Roche is the author of Teach Yourself Comedy Writing (Hodder & Stoughton) and has nine years’ experience of teaching comedy writing. She has written for stand-up, stage, radio and TV shows in the UK and Europe.
Jenny Roche is the author of Teach Yourself Comedy Writing (Hodder & Stoughton) and has nine years’ experience of teaching comedy writing. She has written for stand-up, stage, radio and TV shows in the UK and Europe.
John Hegley
John Hegley began his career at the notoriously tough Comedy Store. His latest collection of poetry is The Sound of Paint Drying (Methuen). Visit www.johnhegley.co.uk.
John Hegley began his career at the notoriously tough Comedy Store. His latest collection of poetry is The Sound of Paint Drying (Methuen). Visit www.johnhegley.co.uk.
This course is based at:
The Hurst - The John Osborne Arvon Centre
Clunton, Craven Arms
Shropshire
Tel: 01588 640658
Fax: 01588 640509
Email: thehurst@arvonfoundation.org
The Hurst - The John Osborne Arvon Centre
Clunton, Craven Arms
Shropshire
Tel: 01588 640658
Fax: 01588 640509
Email: thehurst@arvonfoundation.org
