Exeter Phoenix Is Temporarily Closed

Due to the announcement of a second lockdown, this event is postponed. A new date will be announced as soon as it is confirmed, and original tickets will remain valid. Our box office team will be getting in touch with all ticket holders to let them know more details. We thank you for your patience with us as a reduced team works through these events.

A one day confidence through comedy workshop for women

A chance for women to learn how comedy and stand up can improve confidence and build communication skills for professional and personal use.

What will we work on?

• We will engage in stimulating and playful exercises to help build relationships and allow people to be ‘seen and heard’.
• Creating an understanding of the fundamentals of making comedy
• Building knowledge on using language and physical expression to create connections with others and generate laughter
• Developing an expressive speaking / unique comedy voice
• Telling our stories and sharing our unique points of view
• Addressing the camera for various uses, including: Facebook Live, vlogs, poetry reading and podcasts etc.

Course Tutor

Dr Maggie Irving is a teacher, comedian & researcher. Trained with Jennie Eclair, Tony Allen, Philippe Gaulier, John Wright and Keith Johnstone.

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

*Subject to a £1.50 ticketing system charge. We don’t charge this to make a profit. Find out more >>