Back by popular demand! 

Create your own comedy characters and develop a 5-7minute act that's ready to perform with coaching from renowned character comedian, Charlie Vero-Martin.

This course is perfect for those looking to take their first steps into performing character comedy or wanting to find new characters for their stand-up, sketch, cabaret or drag act.

The Course

Every Wednesday 7-9.30pm at Theatre Deli from the 19th February to 26th March 2025

Maximum 12 participants

Weeks 1 & 2: Discovering Characters and Generating Material - Charlie guides you in a variety of exercises and methods for finding characters

Weeks 3 & 4: Developing Characters - Fleshing out and exploring your characters with costumes and preparing an act

Weeks 5 & 6: Performing and Feedback - With the support of your classmates, we'll take your characters from page to stage (and page again) by performing in front of each other and receiving direction from Charlie.

On the final week you will also be performing and receiving insight from a small panel of invited special guests, such as professional comedy performers and directors. 

Please be aware that as you are creating your own solo act you will be required to do preparation outside of class such as writing material and sourcing costume/props. You will be given support and guidance throughout all of this. 

“Charlie delivered a masterclass on character comedy, providing a helpful range of tools and bespoke advice that helped each person on the course shine in their own way. Would recommend for anyone starting their character comedy journey” 

- Nadine Bailey, former student

Charlie Vero-Martin

Charlie is a Scottish comedian, actor and writer known for her characters, improvisation and puppetry. She has taken four solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, including her 2023 show Picnic which also sold out at Glasgow, Leicester, Vault and the Soho Theatre. She has written jokes and sketches for BBC Radio 4, BBC Scotland, Hat Trick Productions' Seance Cast and Griff Rhys Jones.

She also studied Writing & Producing Comedy with Channel 4 at the NFTS under Bill Dare. She has trained with Philippe Gaulier, Phil Burgers and Mick Barnfather in clowning and was part of the Soho Theatre Edinburgh Lab.

Charlie is also teacher for Hoopla Impro and has taught a variation of this course at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Funny Women Stage Award Finalist 2023

Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off Finalist 2023

British Comedy Guide Recommended & The Telegraph: Best Jokes and Comedy Shows of Fringe 2023

"Hilarious character sketches stuffed to the gills with mad ideas from a truly gifted performer" - The Wee Review **** (Picnic, 2023)

“This is one of the most compelling shows you will see this year. It is charming, hilarious and beautiful. An absolute must-see.” – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine (The 24/7 Club, 2018)

Ticket Deals & Bursaries:

The first 6 tickets have an early bird discount. 

There are 2 places as part of a Double Act Deal where if you sign up with a friend you get 20% off.

There are 2 partial bursaries available at £80 for those pursuing a career in comedy but finding finances are a barrier. Please contact charlievmartin@gmail.com to enquire and pay directly (to avoid booking fees) and in instalments if necessary. You will not be asked for evidence of your financial situation.