New Year, New Games!

We hope you had a fantastic festive break and we can't wait to bring you even more laughter and fun in 2019! We've got plenty of shows and workshops coming up in January and the year ahead that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face...

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Coming up at The Waterside we've got our New Year, New Games special in January, followed by our Valentine's special in February and our March Madness special in, err, March. We've also got shows at The Way in Atherton this month and we'll be back at Ramsbottom Civic Hall in February!

If that's not enough comedy for you've then there's Improv Mullet and the return of the New Adelphi Comedy Night.

Fancy having a go at this improv malarkey yourself? Workshops return 16th February and we've got a couple of spaces left. Head over to our workshops page to learn more.

We're also planning our 2019 Edinburgh run as well as plenty more surprises for the year to come. We can't wait to share them with you - never miss an update by following us on social media or signing up to our mailing list today!

JANUARY SHOWS

Jan 19th, 3pm - ComedySportz 4 Tots, Waterside Arts, Sale. More BIG laughs for little kids with plenty of silly songs and stories. Join us for an afternoon of laughter and fun for kids aged 6 and under. £5/3. Book online or via venue box office.

Jan 19th, 6.30pm - ComedySportz, Waterside Arts, Sale. New Year, New Games special! We'll be road testing some never seen before games (or some never seen again ones) as our teams battle it out for your laughs! Who wins? You decide!  £7/5. Book online or via venue box office.

Jan 26th, 6pm - ComedySportz, The Way Theatre, Atherton. Two teams battle it out for your laughs with quick-witted gags, games, sketches and songs. All inspired by your suggestions! £8/5. Book online or via venue box office.

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Make A Resolution To Have Fun

There are still spaces available on our first batch of workshops for 2019 but they're filling up fast. So if you're thinking about making a New Years Resolution to try something new for 2019 don't delay and book today!

Whether you're a performer looking to develop new skills for stage, rehearsals and auditions, a professional looking to build confidence for networking and presentations or someone who just wants to rediscover play in a safe and supportive environment, our courses have a little something for everyone!

We are Manchester's longest running comedy courses with classes in Improvisation, Stand Up Comedy and Sketch Writing. Our workshops are fun, friendly and affordable. All of our workshops facilitators are accredited by CSz Worldwide.

 

Foundation in Improv

No previous experience necessary. Workshops cover the core skills and tenets of Improvised performance; Yes And, Listening, Character, Story, Objects, Scene Work and Games. The course has plenty to offer whether you’re looking to learn new performance skills, develop confidence, work on your communication and listening or just want to meet new people in a fun and friendly environment. Each session will focus on a different skill area with a mix of solo and group exercises with a keen emphasis on play.

The course runs Saturdays 1-3pm for 8 weeks commencing 16th February 2019. Workshops are held in the main theatre space of the Kings Arms, Salford. The full cost of the course is £100 (£90 concessions).

Intermediate Improv

ComedySportz 8 Week Foundation in Improv or Equivalent Course a pre-requisite. An expanded curriculum of fun tools to add to your skillset. This course has been designed with a rolling curriculum of workshops so you can take it multiple times without repeating a session. Previous workshops have covered everything from advanced scene and character work to improvised songs and rap. This course ends with a showcase night for family and friends.

The course runs Saturdays 3-5pm for 8 weeks commencing 16th February 2019. Workshops are held in the main theatre space of the Kings Arms, Salford. The full cost of the course is £75.
We were delighted that our workshops featured in the Guardian last year. We think it's really important to have play and fun in life and our workshops are a great way to inject a little of that into 2019!

Read the article here!

Beginning Stand Up Comedy

No previous experience necessary. Whether you’re looking to start your onstage career, develop presentation skills or build confidence in public speaking in a fun and friendly environment you’ll find plenty to enjoy in this course. You’ll receive regular feedback on your material as we help you find and hone your unique comedic voice. Workshops cover everything from material generation to microphone technique and etiquette in a safe and supportive setting. This course ends with a showcase night for family and friends.

The course runs Saturdays 1-3pm for 8 weeks commencing 16th February 2019. Workshops are held in the studio theatre space of the Kings Arms, Salford. The full cost of the course is £105 (£95 concessions).

Sketch Writing

No previous experience necessary. Ever fancied yourself as the next best thing in comedy writing? This two day course will explore the various techniques needed to craft the finest comedy material for stage, screen and radio. Sessions cover everything from creating memorable characters to finding that killer punchline. Workshoppers also receive a free ComedySportz notebook and pen to jot down all your fantastic gags and ideas!

The course runs Wednesdays 7pm – 9pm for 4 weeks commencing 9th January 2019. Workshops are held in the snug at The Kings Arms, Salford. The full cost of the course is £50.

Ready to learn new skills, build confidence and have fun? Sign up today.

All costs include a non-refundable £30 deposit. You can pay in full or just pay the deposit to secure your booking.

If you’re making a booking behalf of someone else, please make the payment in full and then drop us an email with their name and contact details so our registers are accurate. We’ll provide you with a gift certificate and brief information pack for you to give them. We’ll also arrange with you when you’d like us to get in contact with them to make sure we don’t spoil the surprise!

Not sure if our courses are for you? Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions you have about our workshops or courses.

Merry Christmas from ComedySportz!

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year from all the team at ComedySportz Manchester. We hope you have very happy holidays and we can't wait for what  2019 will bring with even more shows and classes!

Christmas Comedy Family Friendly Improv

Whether you're looking for a last minute Christmas gift or already thinking about your New Years Resolutions there is still time to sign up for our 2019 workshops!

Finally, if you're looking for something to do with the family over Christmas we have two shows at The Piece Hall in Halifax on Saturday 22nd and Thursday 27th December. Book tickets here.

ComedySportz Birthday Weekend

There are plenty of opportunities to get a healthy dose of competitive comedy action during our ComedySportz Birthday Weekend! 17 years of shows with no scripts, just your fantastic suggestions... We hope you'll join us for a weekend jam-packed with shows and laughter!

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Sale 

We've a full day of shows and events lined up in Sale on Saturday 24th November.

We're delighted to announce that we've been asked to take part in the Christmas Light Switch On in Sale! There is a whole day of entertainment planned before the light switch on and we'll be taking to the stage at 12pm at the Square Shopping Centre. We celebrated 10 years at Waterside this year and are really excited to be taking part in the Switch On. Christmas officially starts here.

If that isn't enough for you, you can then wander over to the Waterside at 3pm for ComedySportz 4 Tots. This show is jam packed with BIG laughs for little kids with loads of silly songs and stories. Aimed at kids aged 6 and under, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in the fun!

At 6.30pm we're back at the Waterside for November's ComedySportz match! Two teams will battle it out for your suggestions with quick-witted gags, games, sketches and songs.

Chorley

Also on Saturday 24th November we're excited to once again be returning to the venue where it all began - Chorley Little Theatre. It's a Chorley vs. Manchester grudge match special... who wins? You decide!

This is always a very special show for us, especially for players who have been with ComedySportz UK since we formed in 2001. The Chorley players have never lost on home turf... is this the year everything changes?

Doors open 7pm with the show starting at 7.30pm.

Workshops

This week also marks our last weekend of workshops for 2018 with final classes and showcase night for family and friends. We've really enjoyed working with all of our classes and hope to see them again in 2019.

Want to get in on the fun? Information on all upcoming courses including dates and prices for 2019 can be found on our workshops page.

Birthdays

But that's enough about our ComedySportz Birthday Weekend... Do you have a special birthday or family event coming up? We're always delighted to see fans spend their birthdays with us, but did you know that we can come to you? Click here to find out more about hiring ComedySportz for your event or function.

Thank You

We'd like to finish with a very special thank you to all our players past and present and an especially big thank you to everyone who has watched, taken part in and supported our shows and workshops. Your energy, enthusiasm and laughter has fuelled us since 2001.

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New Workshop Dates for 2019

With our current batch of workshops and courses well under way, we're delighted to announce that our next 8 week Foundation in Improv, Intermediate Improv and Beginning Stand Up Comedy courses will commence 16th February 2019. Bookings are now being taken via our workshops page. You can secure your space by paying a £30 non-refundable deposit or making the full payment now.

We'll also be running another two-day sketch writing course in early 2019 with dates to be announce soon. Drop us an email to register interest and we'll be in touch as soon as we have dates in place.

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GIVE THE GIFT OF COMEDY THIS CHRISTMAS!

Do you know someone who might benefit from a little laughter? Someone who needs a little confidence or has a funny side waiting to be unleashed?

Our workshops make for a popular gift especially as we approach Christmas and the New Year. If you're making a booking behalf of someone else, please make the payment in full and then drop us an email with their name and contact details so our registers are accurate.

We'll provide you with a gift certificate and brief information pack for you to give them. We'll also arrange with you when you'd like us to get in contact with them to make sure we don't spoil the surprise!

Workshops are fun, friendly and affordable. Maybe you'll end up booking a space for yourself as well!

If you've got any questions about our courses and workshops for yourself or as a gift for others, don't hesitate to get in touch.