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One-off directing notes for solo shows

Julian Hall

Offering directing and show notes is, along with PR, another logical extension of my 11 years as a comedy critic for The Independent (I have also reviewed for Metro, The Stage, Chortle, Fest, and London is Funny).

I always considered my reviews to be as constructive as possible, and the opportunity to actively engage with a show and to shape it has been an extremely rewarding journey for both myself and the performers concerned.

My aim is to make sure a show’s structure is sound, that the themes and messages are clear, and to squeeze as much comic juice from lines and scenarios as possible. With the demands of the Fringe in mind, I look to stylise presentation where that is applicable, so without getting in the way of a natural persona and momentum.

How the packages break down:

Show notes:

• attendance at a preview (within an hour from London if IRL or by video)

• write up notes from the preview

• meeting to discuss notes for 60-90 minutes

Total: £125, or £110 from a recording.

Details of previous work here: https://www.textualhealing.co.uk/directing-show-notes/

One-off directing notes (from a recording)

One-off show notes to help you hone your solo show, based on a video emailed over.

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One-off directing notes for solo shows

One-off show notes to help you hone your solo show. Includes attendance at a preview, writing up a 'review' and discussion of those notes.

£125 Buy Now

Testimonials for show notes:

'Julian’s in-depth notes were tremendously helpful. He had constructive notes about every aspect of the show, which were vital in helping me put the finishing touches on it, and I very much look forward to working with him again.’ Glenn Moore

‘I had Julian taking show notes for me last year and could not recommend him highly enough. He took a lot of notes during the preview and gave me thorough professional feedback about the narrative structure, the delivery and possible ideas on how to expand some routines; all trying to understand my voice rather than imposing his ideas. He’s professional, friendly, and a real pleasure to work with.’ Giada Garofalo

‘I found Julian’s notes extremely useful in the process of developing my show. He’s an excellent sounding board and was able to offer practical suggestions which helped me clarify what I was trying to do.’ Matt Winning

‘Julian’s insight to a show that I’d already performed 50+ times was a very useful fresh set of eyes that are well-versed in comedy. He picked out important details on the micro and macro level, provided reassurance about the necessity of certain bits, and was a great sounding board for discussion beyond his initial observations.’ Chris Turner

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