"How To Write A Sitcom" A workshop held by BBC's Diane Messias

20th August 2016, 11am - 6pm & 21st August 2016, 11am - 6pm

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
How many times have you watched a funny show and thought "I can do that"? Or expected to laugh, but not heard any jokes? Perhaps you feel your whole existence is just one long comedy script, and it's your mission to show how art imitates life... Whatever your motivation, sitcom writing is fun, safe, and you can try it at home! If you're passionate about witty dialogue, or curious about plot creation, prepare for the mysteries of good comic writing to unfold.

ABOUT THE TUTOR:
Diane Messias has enjoyed a career at the highest echelon of professional comedy for the past 30 years. A former BBC Comedy Producer/Director - her credits include 'One Foot In The Grave', 'The News Quiz' and 'Week Ending' - Diane has written for and worked with many of the country's top household names: Harry Hill, Alistair McGowan, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Richard Wilson, Andrew Sachs, Rory Bremner, Alan Coren... With extensive experience as a writer, script editor, performer, director, producer and broadcaster, Diane also works as a script consultant at ScriptWhizz.com and is on Twitter.

For more info and to book tickets, please visit this site: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-write-a-sitcom-tickets-25949700252?utm_term=eventname_text

There are limited places on this workshop, so if you wish to participate in this workshop, but it's sold out, then you can email the Arts Training Company at info@artstrainingcompany.com with the words "How To Write A Sitcom - Waiting List" in the subject line.