Compering Masterclass with Stephen Grant

*A one day intensive course focusing on the skills and discipline of stand up compering*

While compering is easily acknowledged as another branch of the standup skillset, there are specific requirements of this that must be focused on on top of those used in a standard standup performance, and this one day intensive course aims to cover all of those in a way that elevates comperes of all levels.

This workshop is aimed at existing standup comedians who want to hit the ground running with their compering, and existing comperes who may find some areas of their skillset requires fine tuning or improvement. Areas covered includes the advantages of attaining this ability, where it varies from straight standup, compere responsibilities, awareness of the 4th wall adjusting your act to environmental considerations, housekeeping, mic technique, styles of introduction, being a master of ceremonies, timekeeping, when to use material / interaction, the fundamentals of crowdwork, how to frame your performance, and some tips and don’ts that will elevate all levels of performance.

The course will take a procedural approach and each attendee will be offered to ‘host a show’ so that feedback both common to all performers and specific to the individual will be worked through in a group setting. No attendance of Stephen's previous workshops is required to attend this.

**Info:**

Attendees: Min 8, Maximum 16

Expected experience level: 6 months - 20 years (not suitable for those who have never performed before)

Duration 5 hours (inc 2 15 min breaks, and a 30 min lunch break)

Cost: £60, but £50 concession rate is available - email us at info@angelcomedy.co.uk to request this!

9:30 AM - Doors open
- Stephen Grant

Presented by Angel Comedy.

This is an 18+ event