Budding stand-up comics should get themselves to The Pilgrim pub in Liverpool for a series of beginner workshops offering advice on everything from tackling stage fright to eliminating self-criticism (if only...). It runs on Saturdays from July - August and their blurbage follows after the jump.

Stand-Up Liverpool Comedy Workshops at The Pilgrim, Pilgrim Street, Liverpool

Timeframe

Workshops: 1st July – 19 August on Saturday afternoons between 1.00 - 3.00 pm
Showcase: Tuesday 22nd August 8.45 pm
Format: 2 hour sessions for 8 weeks culminating in a stand-up comedy showcase.
 

Content

This is a beginner workshop that will offer a range of comedy writing and performance techniques including

• tackling stage fright
• generating material
• building a routine
• audience rapport
• eliminating self-criticism
• in-the-moment spontaneous joke-cracking (riffing)

 
It offers the chance to explore, play, experiment with stand-up comedy in an
inspiring and supportive environment. The workshops are targeted at anyone interested in giving stand-up a try (ages 18 +).
 

Elements of the course

• Introduction to Stand-up Comedy: what works, what does not work (opinions, open forum)
• Intro's – how would an audience see me on stage. How does this audience see me on stage?
• Developing an 'Attitude' on stage
• The Cognitive State of Effectiveness approach to stand-up comedy:

- Giving up control
- No self-esteem
- Validation
- Parrot on shoulder
- Upwriting
- No judging

• Weekly open mike sessions with topics thrown out
• Improvisation
• Seminars with Professionals currently on the comedy circuit

 

Cost

£10 per week or £70 for all 8 weeks – Student discount will apply. All participants must bring at least 3 people to the final Stand-Up Liverpool Showcase (Tickets £4 each).
 

Email standupster@gmail.com to book a place.