This course runs over six weekly sessions, with a number of graduations shows organised after the final session, depending on the number of participants on the course. This course is aimed for newer comics and people who want to progress write longer routines and 20 minute sets, and further towards Edinburgh Fringe shows, and also to performers who have completed our 2-day or 4-week beginner courses.
 
This is an intensive course over 6 weeks where you will develop a 20 minutes routine, and from this perform 15 minutes at a showcase show to the general public. The showcase is also an opportunity where the comics can invite comedy industry people and film their set for showreels - or just get a chance to perform a longer set. This course is led by Jay Sodagar - click here for more information on the tutor.
 
The course will cover the following
 
First Session
Reminder of material and writing skills, with writing exercises 
Watching comics die and why they died
Homework: write 3 minutes of material for the next session, including 1 minute of material on a subject of my choosing, perform for 5-10 minutes (spaces available at Laughing Horse clubs if required) and write about the full night of comedy that you performed at.
 
Second Session
Testing material written in homework
Discussing shows performed in and watched
Living in the moment exercise on your 10 minute sets to deconstruct your act
Same homework as first session.
 
Third Session
Testing material written in homework
Discussing shows performed in and watched
Improv exercises
Learning to improvise: Accepting offers, One word improv, Topics, 'Its worse than that' etc
Same homework as above
 
Fourth Session
Testing material written in homework
Discussing shows performed in and watched
Discussing assembling 20 minute sets and pacing
Learning skills of compering
Understanding an audience with different scenarios
same homework as above
 
Fifth Session
Testing material written in homework
Discussing shows performed in and watched
Industry Q & A,  including Edinburgh Fringe
How to make a living out of comedy
Marketing
Same homework as above
 
Sixth Session
Final Run through of 15 minute sets with profiling
 
Performance
Each act will perform 15 minutes with a headliner and MC.
 
Each student needs to have performed for at least 18 months, or have completed the beginners weekend or Monthly course.

We have a maximum of 6 students on this course, so please book early to ensure a place.

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