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Chris Head

Comedy & Speaking Coach
Comedy Director

I work via Zoom and in person in London and I can travel. I teach comedy writing for BBC Writersroom (and here's a blog I wrote for them), Bath Spa University and the British Library, and mentor writers and develop scripts with a TV production company. I work with stand-up comedians, on club sets and directing full length shows - as well as directing sketch and comedic plays. I run Zoom and in-person comedy courses in sitcom, comedy drama, sketch and stand-up. I also work with people on their speaking, pitching and presenting.

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One-to-One Zoom Coaching

Browse my range of coaching options here, stand-up, sitcom, comedy drama and speaking. Consultations take place on Zoom and you will receive an mp4 video of the session. I have helped, inspired, emboldened and stimulated hundreds of comedy writers and perfomers. (Along the way fixing problems, enhancing performance, sharpening writing, growing confidence, expanding comfort zones...)

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Zoom and Live in London

Comedy Courses

I run inspiring courses in writing STAND-UP, SKETCH and SITCOM/ COMEDY DRAMA. Live and interactive via Zoom and in person in London and Stroud

Directing

I work with stand-ups and other comedy writer/performers and speakers. Directing can be live in person, via Zoom or a mix.

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Speaking Coaching

The image is me arriving at Superheroes advertising agency, Amsterdam, to lead pitching coaching. They seem to have an AI receptionist!

My Books

I have written two very well received books on comedy, published by Methuen Drama (an imprint of Bloomsbury).

Reviews

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“Head’s style is refreshingly breezy and simultaneously substantial. He offers practical insights: for example, audiences do not laugh at material, they laugh with or at the performer who discovers a compelling comedic self. A remarkable manual".
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