British Comedy Guide

Write a New 5 Minutes of Stand-Up - Women's Masterclass

Write Some Comedy
  • Performance
  • Online
  • £300
Jane Postlethwaite

Course leader

Jane Postlethwaite

Are you ready to try writing your first 5 minutes of stand-up? Maybe you want to add a fresh 5 minutes to your existing set? Have you always wanted to give stand up comedy a go? 

If so, this masterclass is for you. 

In this 6 week Stand Up Comedy Online Masterclass we will work on getting the best comedy material from your life and experiences.

What does the course include?

✅ You will get writing exercises & tools to generate comedy

✅ Learn what makes something funny

✅ You will get weekly homework

✅ Coaching on your material

✅ As a group we will help each other / give feedback

✅ Tips for making things extra funny

✅ Finding your niche, voice & persona 

✅ Comedy resources for research

✅ Stagecraft advice 

✅ Final week you will try out your new set 

✅ Info on how to get gigs / sell yourself once you have your new 5 mins

✅ How to set up gigs / run a comedy night

✅ Tips for MC-ing a gig

✅ How to embrace digital content and promote yourself on social media

✅ And loads more!

Who is this Masterclass for?

The masterclass is designed for people with some comedy writing experience and also beginners. We also run a day workshop for writing comedy for stand-up, sketches and more. This workshop is the perfect way to start if you are a complete beginner - see workshops available on this website for more details. 

Why is the Masterclass just for women? 

We've found that women often feel more supported and safe in an all female environment especially when they're stepping out of their comfort zone.

Our workshops are for cis and trans women, as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centres on the experiences of women.

Any other questions get in touch with us.

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