At the top of this blog is my flyer for my new STAND-UP FUN & GAMES IMPROV sessions. I'm doing an afternoon session in Stroud where I live but there will be more of these in the autumn! Possibly... even in London. I've always used stand-up improv exercises in classes (some adapted from regular improv, some devised by me) and have always fancied doing a workshop that's pure fun and games and spontaneity. It'll (a) be a laugh but also (b) will increase your confidence and speaking skills and...

Live London stand-up crowd work coaching session for gigging acts My video features a great example of crowd work from Taylor Tomlinson, and I’m going to discuss how you too can do crowd work in Tomlinson style! Firstly though, how do you find the right person to talk to, whatever approach you’re taking? Even before you go on, you can pre-scan the room for specific "types". Before you even go on stage, discreetly scan the crowd to find specific demographic types that fit your material, or...

The video is an excerpt from my Zoom Stand-up Comedy Writing Sessions for gigging comics - I run the course regularly throughout the year - and every class is different. Here are the latest dates. Do you ever feel like a "fish out of water"? This is a great starting point for stand-up comedy material. Think about situations where you do not belong, lack the necessary skills, or feel completely out of place. I did various temp jobs in my early twenties. Now, I’m a bit of an arty type who feels...