THE COMEDY WRITING ONE-DAY MASTERCLASS
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This one-day workshop with veteran comedy writer and producer Paul Bassett Davies is a master-class that covers everything from writing basic gags and one-liners to sitcom, comedy-drama series, feature films, and writing comedy for digital platforms. It's a unique opportunity to learn and practice the craft of writing comedy. Whether you’re just starting out, or you're a writer who wants to develop your comedy skills, the series of practical exercises in this workshop give you a tool-kit to make your material funnier in any format or medium you're writing for, be it film, TV, radio, theatre, stand-up, YouTube or Twitter. COURSE CONTENT On this course, you will learn: Joke formats and how they work. Writing funny dialogue. How to write short sketches, including topical sketches. The secrets of developing timeless, classic comedy characters. The craft of sitcom and the secrets of success in this distinctive genre. Plot and structure for ALL longer form comedy, whether sitcom, dramedy or feature film. How to write a killer opening scene, that grabs your audience, and how to keep them hooked. Being clear about genre, goals and your audience. |
PRICES
STANDARD: £99
CONCESSION: £85
We offer the concessionary rate to all Concessions as well as to members of these affiliated organisations. If you are a member of one of these organisations, please book at the concessionary rate and bring evidence of membership to the course.
DATE & TIME
Saturday March 30th 10.15am - 5.00pm VENUE Central London TBC EVENT CAPACITY: 12 
ABOUT PAUL
Paul is a highly experienced writer, director and actor. He founded the Crystal Theatre, whose pioneering multimedia work was acclaimed in Britain and Europe. He created a series of one-man shows, two of which were Perrier Award finalists at the Edinburgh Festival, and others that were innovative theatrical experiences. Radio and television credits include: Smith and Jones, Rory Bremner, Spitting Image, Jasper Carrot and many more. He's had his own sitcom on BBC R4, a series with Jeremy Hardy, and he produced Sony Award winning BBC radio series Do Go On, which he wrote with Griff Rhys Jones and Graeme Garden. He wrote the screenplay for The Magic Roundabout feature film, and several short films. Paul's latest novel, 'Dead Writers in Rehab' was published recently and is now available at bookshops and HERE. His first book, 'Utter Folly' ("A very funny novel'" - Jack Dee) is available on Amazon HERE |
