Become a Funny Women Patreon now at the ‘Amusing’ level or above and take part in this workshop for half-price!!
Got Fringe FOMO already? We’re staying firmly south of the border and for those of you not in Edinburgh this August, there’s lots of great comedy activity for you to enjoy in the capital over the summer. It’s the perfect time to take part in our Stand Up to Stand Up Summer School.
We’ve combined elements of our popular Stand Up to Stand Out workshop and the Comedy Crash Course to create an action packed one-day event designed to take you on a comedy journey without it being scary! During the Summer School you will be introduced to some well know techniques to help you perform, write or create comedy or inject some humour into your everyday interactions, at work or play.
- Need a confidence boost?
- Want to write new comedy material and develop your performance style?
- Performing stand up comedy, presenting online or speaking in public for the first time?
- Nervous about using humour?
- Want to make new friends and influence people?!
Led by Funny Women founder Lynne Parker with some additional guidance from guest experts, Claudine Ullman and Emma Loveday, the day will culminate in a showcase for you to show off what you’ve created.
Lynne Parker, the founder of Funny Women, has been running her comedy workshops since 2009 and has witnessed the genesis of many comedy careers through the Funny Women Awards and our programme of community events. Her initiative and guidance has enabled hundreds of women to gain the confidence to perform on stage and in the boardroom. Now that ‘performances’ have expanded to both in person and online environments, communication and presentation skills are a top priority.
Claudine Ullman is an award-winning South African comedian and SAFTA-nominated comedy writer, featured on Netflix, Comedy Central, MTV, and E! She was named one of Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans and was a Mrs. South Africa finalist, winning the Mrs. Personality title. Claudine is a two-times TEDXJHB speaker, who uses her comedic expertise to coach individuals and companies in the UK.
Emma Loveday is the founder of Disgustingly Good Copy, and is a copywriter and copy consultant helping clients confidently share their one-of-a-kind stories with an amusing twist. Marketing online can feel so serious but it doesn’t have to be! ‘Finding the funny’ is one of the most underutilised marketing tools… and Emma knows how we can use it!
This workshop covers:
- Building the confidence to perform
- Developing your personal style or ‘persona’
- Introducing techniques to create new material
- Advice on how to ‘up your game’
- Marketing and promoting yourself
Plus refreshments served throughout the day! Tea, coffee, pastries and snacks.
Testimonials:
‘I recently took part in Stand Up to Stand Out. As a woman who has fought her way through business for many years now, determined in my mission to be ‘me’ – I really enjoyed Lynne’s approach. Being yourself, being ready to tell stories, laugh, amuse yourselves and each other – surely that’s all part of life?’
‘Too often we are restricted by the expectations of others, especially as a woman in business. This session was expertly led by Lynne, who made everyone feel welcome, but also emboldened. Within no time, absolute strangers were giggling hysterically and cheering each other on.’
‘I recently attended the Stand Up to Stand Out Workshop at the Groucho Club. It really pushed me out of my comfort zone but I felt supported by Lynne in this. I will be able to use what I learnt about the power of humour and my increased confidence in storytelling to deliver more compelling client presentations and, who knows, maybe even try stand up!’
‘Lynne is the most knowledgeable person I have met during my comedy career and I would recommend her to anyone/if not everyone; whether you’re starting out in comedy or you would like to be better at public speaking/improving your confidence – Lynne is the person to work with – she is hilarious, empowering and incredibly kind.’
‘I had a wonderful time on the Stand Up to Stand Out workshop. Lynne coached us with skill and humanity, creating a community from a group of strangers. And we were all really funny! To any woman thinking of going on the course, I’d say it’s one of the best investments you can make in yourself.’
Half -price for members of The Groucho Club – please contact membership@thegrouchoclub.com and request discount code.
Become a Funny Women Patreon now at the ‘Amusing’ level or above and take part in this workshop for half-price. (Amusing level annual membership required.)
