Shows
School Workshops
Corporate workshops

Gallery
Videos

Players Rosta

Book Tickets

Merchandise

Blog

Fun and Games

Contact Us

Home

 

 

 

 

School Workshops

 

Fancy having a go at this improvisation lark yourself? Feel like taking the plunge into comedy but don't know how to take your first few steps? Want to meet new people and build your confidence up? Just like the idea of getting together with like-minded folk and having a good laugh?ComedySportz UK runs a range of workshops at The Comedy Store in Manchester in improvisation skills. We also run an exceptionally popular course for those wishing to take their first tentative steps in the world of stand-up comedy. If you've a passing interest in performing as part of ComedySportz one day then this is where we draw our players from as well.


For example...


Beginning Improv.

A ten week course designed to help introduce the basic theories, ideas and skills of improvisation. You don't need to have any sort of background in performing or comedy to join in, just a willingness to get involved and have a good time. The course includes sessions on:

  • Accepting offers.

  • Storytelling.

  • Creating characters.

  • “Yes and...” Accepting and building on ideas.

  • Listening skills.

  • Working as a team.

  • Introduction to scene work.

The cost for the full ten weeks is £80 or £70 concession for full time students/DSS payable on the first day.

Our next ten-week course starts 4th October 2008, and they always fill up quickly. If you're interested then drop us an email for more information or to reserve your place.

Improv workshops run Saturdays 1pm - 3pm for 10 weeks.

 

ONE DAY INTRO TO IMPROV WORKSHOP - Click Here for more info

 

 


Beginning Stand Up Comedy.

A ten week course designed to give you your first foothold in the otherwise daunting world of Stand Up Comedy. Under expert tutelage you'll receive all the skills you need to put together your first short stand-up comedy routine as well as fundamental skills like stagecraft, performance and microphone technique. The core of the course is a weekly workshop where the attendees will have a chance to prepare and try out their material in a supportive atmosphere.

 

The cost for the full ten weeks is £90 payable on the first day, £80 for Students..

Stand Up Workshops run Saturdays 1pm - 3pm for ten weeks or Sundays 3pm - 6pm for 6 weeks.

 

 

"A comical mystery tour into the mind and world of the unknown" Dave Williamson

"Am much more confident and less self conscious" Mark Baker (Singer)

"Helps you get out of your cosy comfort zone and not care!" Jeni Howarth-Williams (Actress - Coronation St, Emmerdale)

"Helped me improve my standup and general confidence" Sean Moran (Comedian)

 

 

Numbers are limited to ensure everyone gets a fair amount of workshop time therefore this course fills up extremely quickly. The next course begins in October and will fill up quickly, so do get in touch.

 

Contact bron@comedysportz.co.uk to reserve a space.

 

Wish to find out more about our workshop leaders? CLICK HERE