Please read through all the information below before you book a place on this workshop.
Date/times: Sunday 21st February at 1:00pm till 3:30pm (UK time)
"People say comedy can't be taught. They could learn a lot from Jill Edwards."
Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops graduate Jimmy Carr, award winning comic and TV presenter
Jill Edwards’ highly acclaimed and the original stand-up comedy courses in Brighton, at Komedia since 2005, have a proven and continuous track record of success. Jill’s graduate list includes award winning television regulars Jimmy Carr, Shappi Khorsandi, Simon Evans, Seann Walsh Angela Barnes and Romesh Ranganathan. Jill’s corporate clients include Hurstpierpoint College, Sheila’s Wheels, Microsoft and Oxford University.
Have fun learning how to use some practical stand-up comedy basics in your writing, performing, stand-up, public speaking, to improve engagement in online meetings and business presentations. Or – just for fun.
This fun and friendly short online stand-up comedy class brings Jill's stand-up and corporate online comedy training together in one bite-sized inspirational taste. Working in small breakout groups you will learn how to use and apply some practical stand-up comedy basics whenever you need a little humour in your work, life or play.
"Accessible, engaging and great fun! Highly recommended."
Steve Bustin, Award winning public speaker, Board Member & Trustee, Brighton Fringe
Over 20 years of teaching Jill's full-length stand-up comedy courses have a proven and continuous track record of success. Her graduate list includes bestselling writers Jenny Colgan, "Running with the Firm" James Bannon and "Being Human" creator/writer Toby Whithouse. Award winning television regulars, including Jimmy Carr, Shappi Khorsandi, Simon Evans, Angela Barnes, Seann Walsh and Romesh Ranganathan .
"It is safe to say that I would not be doing stand-up comedy today if it wasn't for Jill Edwards." Workshops graduate award winning comic and television regular Seann Walsh
Over 20 years of corporate training, Jill has also shown a wide range of non-comic professionals across the board how to use subtle appropriate humour to get their message across more effectively; reinforce key points, connect instantly, and improve their confidence and presentation skills when speaking in public. Jill's corporate client list includes staff, lecturers and speakers from Imperial College, The Home Office, Sheila's Wheels and Oxford University.
"We were amazed by how much we learnt about how useful comedy can be."
Judith Secker, Professional Development advisor, University of Oxford
It's a lot of fun!
Jill's comedy workshops attract people from all walks of life. You do not need to have something funny to say, or know how to write jokes, or feel confident speaking in public. The idea of stand-up comedy might frighten people, but this online comedy workshop is not frightening. Jill's experienced and encouraging teaching approach increases your self-confidence, empowering you to enjoy discovering your "inner comic."
"Delegates were amazed to find they could use techniques from the world of comedy to really connect with audiences when public speaking and or/delivering presentations without compromising the gravitas of sensitive topics."
Jo Gibson, Communcations Advisor, UK Borders Agency, Home Office
Please book early: as the highly acclaimed originals, Jill Edwards Brighton comedy courses are very popular and sell out well in advance.
Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops Refund Policy:
Up to 30 days before workshop start date - workshop fee refund;
Within 30 days of workshop start date - no refund.
Places on this workshop are non-transferable.
If you book a place on this online stand-up comedy workshop you are agreeing to this refund policy.
Age Limit: you need to be eighteen years old or over to join this online stand-up comedy class.
(c) Jill Edwards 2020