Workshops
You can find all of Maggie's classes on her
Eventbrite Organiser Profile
To Womb It May Concern: Wom+n Comedy & Clowning Workshop
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 10:00
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Four Intensive Online Comedy Writing & Performing Workshops Oct & Dec 2022
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TWIXMAS Stand Up Comedy Class 28 December 2022
and finally - 2023 workshops:
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NEW YEAR! Stand Up Comedy Course Starts Tues January 24th
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Online Stand Up Comedy Course Wed January 25th
About this event
Six online comedy classes - Wednesdays 30 March - 4 May 2022
Run by Comedy Coach Maggie Irving, you will be introduced to improv and writing activities that are aimed to support greater self-expression, confidence and communication skills.
There’s no pressure to be funny just come along and have a go a flexing your funny bones.
Date and time
Feminist Clowning Club Workshop
Date and time
About this event
An opportunity to craft material, discuss ways in which to collaborate and create projects.
Let's build a community of people who want to learn and/or further develop their clowning practice.
NEW! Feminist Clowning & Comedy Workshop
At the Exeter Phoenix 10 Oct 12 – 6pm
Real People
Live Venue
Going Out-Out
Women of the South West – would you like to understand how feminist clowning and comedy can support a feeling of freedom from social norms in order to build confidence and communication skills for professional and personal use?
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Beginning Sept 08
8 week Feminist clowning: freedom to be unsocialised, open, vulnerable, grotesque, ridiculous, mischievous and creative.
About this Event: Wed 8 September - Wed 27 October
Feminist Clowning/Comedy Meet Up
A regular workshop and get together for feminist clowning
An opportunity to craft material, discuss ways in
which to collaborate and create projects.
Let's build a community of people who want to learn
and/or further develop their feminist clowning practice.
We can entertain, educate and inspire through
innovative twenty first century clowning that shifts away from patriarchal
histories and champions new modes of clowning.
Monday 28 June
£10 (+ Eventbrite fees)
Release your inner tourist! Walking and improvisation quest!
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Tuesday 15 June - Tues 20 July
7.30 - 9.30pm
6 Week ONLINE Writing & Performing COMEDY Course
Outdoor improv class: Oooo, by the seaside!
Sun 23 May
NOW Sunday 06 June
10 - 11.30am£10 - Advanced Booking Price
£15 Book-on-the-day
About this Event
Tuesday 20th April - Tuesday 25th May
7.30 - 9.30pm 6 Week ONLINE Writing & Performing COMEDY Course:
Story telling through your Comedy Persona
About this Event
Date And Time
One Day Workshop: Dare to Clown! It's Seriously Funny Business
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West Country Women+ event is nearly here. It’s FREE and a great opportunity to have a girls-night-in. 31 March at 7.30 - 8.30pm
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New 6 week online writing/performing course (please note that if you have attended one of these courses before you will be eligible for a 15% discount code by emailing me at magsirving@gmail.com) – starts 20 April
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Online Feminist Clown Course
One Day Workshop: Dare to Clown! It's Seriously Funny Business
6 Week Online Comedy Course
About this Event
Tuesday 23 February - Tues 30 March
7.30 - 9.30pm 6 Week ONLINE Writing & Performing COMEDY Course:
Story telling through your Clown/Comedy Persona
For people who want to explore how humour is generated & performed, and how it can help improve confidence, performance skills and wellbeing for professional and personal use.
Techniques such as crafting jokes, developing stories and understanding the potential of physical language/gesture and clowning, will be demonstrated and practiced.What will you learn?
An understanding of the fundamentals to creating comedy.
Techniques to enhance your speaking skills and comedy voice.
How to draw on your experiences/stories to ‘find the funny’.
Language and physical expression.
How to address the camera and utilise it for Facebook Live, Vlogs, poetry reading and podcasts etc
There is no pressure to be funny; advice provided throughout the course.
BOOK HERE: 6 Week Course - Online
Date And Time for this month's event
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Maggie is offering Comedy EXPERIENCES
as CHRISTMAS GIFTS
for the coming festive season
Gift of Comedy: Online Comedy Course
Mondays: 11 January - 15 February 2021
7.30 - 9.30pm Tickets
Or take a look at individual courses/classes below
Creating Comedy Characters
About this Event
NEW! Lunchtime Comedy Meet-Ups
Not everybody can meet on an evening so I am running a set of lunchtime sessions for busy people.”
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Date And Time
Please see below
for our NEW Give the Gift of Comedy classes/courses that these
festive vouchers are available for.
All links to
purchase will be made live soon so do keep a watchful eye.
Cheers from Maggie
and the Comedy Matters team :)
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A Choice of 3 Seasonal Comedy Experiences
ONLINE Comedy Class
Tue, 29 December 2020
10:00 – 12:00
Ticket Price: £30 each
About this Event
Join in with some serious clowning and comedy writing - let's flex those
funny bones.
This three hour
expressive and fun workshop looks at some of the tricks of the trade of
creating comedy. We will play, clown a little and get physically creative prior
to gaining your point of view on a number of topics. There is no pressure to be
funny. You will be coached on the comic potential of your material and given
top tips on developing your unique comic voice.
Date And Time
Mon, 11 Jan 2021, 19:30 –
Mon, 15 Feb 2021, 21:30
£82 (Eventbrite fees apply)
About this Event
6 Week ONLINE Writing & Performing COMEDY CLASSES
About this Event
For people who want to explore how humour is generated & performed,
and how it can help improve confidence and performance skills for professional
and personal use.Techniques such as crafting jokes, developing stories and
understanding the potential of physical language/gesture and clowning, will be
demonstrated and practiced.
Sat, 16 January 2021
10:00 – 16:30
About this Event
Comedy performing/writing workshop that focuses on clowning, comedy persona and punchlines.
Who is it for? For beginners and improvers who want to explore and
develop their comedy persona, voice and material.
What makes something
funny and how do we write it? Questions that will be answered, along with many
more in this one day workshop, whilst building comedy confidence.
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SEPTEMBER CLASSES 2020
Sign up for the Sept 7 one week comedy crash course HERE
Sign up for the Sept 12 Women’s Comedy Class HERE
Sign up for the Six week course (wk beg Sept 15) HERE
SEPTEMBER – Comedy, Communication and Creative thinking boosters
One Week Crash Course: Writing/Performing Comedy
Mon, Sep 7 – Fri Sep 11 ~ 7:30 - 9:30 PM
A dynamic and intensive five day comedy writing & performing course for people who want to explore how humour is generated & performed, and how it can help improve confidence and performance skills for professional and personal use.
To Womb It May Concern: Confidence through a Dynamic Comedy Workshop
Saturday September 12 ~ 10am - 5pm
A chance for women to learn how comedy (& Stand Up) can improve confidence and build communication skills for professional and personal use,.
Six Week ONLINE Writing & Performing COMEDY CLASSES
Tues Sept 15 - Tues Oct 20 ~ 7.30 - 9.30pm
For people who want to explore how humour is generated & performed, and how it can help improve confidence and performance skills for professional and personal use.
NEW CLASSES
| Sign up for the Sept 7 one week comedy crash course HERE Sign up for the Sept 12 Women’s Comedy Class HERE Sign up for the Six week course (wk beg Sept 15) HERE |
SEPTEMBER – Comedy, Communication and Creative thinking boosters A dynamic and intensive five day comedy writing & performing course for people who want to explore how humour is generated & performed, and how it can help improve confidence and performance skills for professional and personal use. A chance for women to learn how comedy (& Stand Up) can improve confidence and build communication skills for professional and personal use,. |
Online Holiday Comedy Class for Kidz & Parents!
Date And Time
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Write Topical Comedy Class
Online (Zoom links will be provided)
When: Friday July 31 - 7.30-9pm
£8
This Friday night session is all about creating comedy out of current events, our lives and stuff we want to share and get off our chests.
There will be characters to build; comedy improv , starting points and lots of creative exercises and techniques to whet the comedy pen nib.
Comedy characters are a fab way of saying the unsayable!
Online Intensive 5 dayEVENING Writing/Performing Class
Open to all
Online (Zoom links will be provided)
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When: Mon Sept 7-Fri Sept 11: 7.30 - 9.30pm
*Please note* This class donates to the Phoenix and offers a concession (£60) where appropriate
BOOK HERE
Description:
You will experiment on how comedy
(& Stand Up) can improve your confidence and
enhance your communication skills, for
everyday situations and professions, including: business, education, health and
entertainment.
What will you learn?
§ An understanding of the fundamentals to creating comedy
§ How to enhance your public speaking skills and comedy voice
§ The ability to draw on your experiences/stories to ‘find the funny’
§ How to develop skills to play with language and physical expression
§ How to address the camera and utilise it well for Facebook Live, Vlogs, poetry reading and podcasts etc.
No pressure to be funny. Advice on making material amusing will be
provided throughout the week.
To Womb it May Concern
An exclusive class for women
Online (Zoom links will be provided)
When: Saturday Sept 12 - 10 - 5pm
£65
*Please note* This class donates to the Phoenix and offers a concession (£50) where appropriate
Confidence
and Communication Booster class for women who would like to get their Mojo back
and improve mental wellbeing.
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Do you want to express yourself on a one-to-one basis
– or in a group – to gain oodles more confidence?
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Does standing up in front of others give you
butterflies?
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Are you a woman who would really like to bring more
humour into your profession/personal life?
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Do you need to bolster your communication levels?
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Would you like to know how to develop some comedy
material and learn how to express it?
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Discover strategies to nurture your mental wellbeing?
On this course,
you will experiment on how using humour can improve your confidence and enhance
your communication skills, for everyday situations, professions, including
business, education and health.
Gentle
online tasks and exercises – individual, pair and group-work – that provide
insight and knowledge on how humour can work for you in many ways: build
relationships, build on communication, and allow people to be ‘seen and heard’
as they choose to be.
6 Week Comedy Writing/Performing Class
Open to all
Online (Zoom links will be provided)
When: Tues Sept 15 for 6 weeks.
Ending on Tues Oct 20: 7.30-9.30pm
£75
BOOK HERE
*Please note* This class donates to the Phoenix and offers a concession (£50) where appropriate
You will experiment on how comedy
(& Stand Up) can improve your confidence and
enhance your communication skills, for
everyday situations and professions, including: business, education, health and
entertainment.
Turn everyday
conversations with others (or yourself) into comedy gold. Develop funny,
relevant and relatable material for your audience. Learn to manipulate
language; your voice and body to create comedy.
Develop
material through a number of approaches in a safe and supportive atmosphere
where there is no pressure to be funny. Advice on making material funny or even
funnier will be provided throughout the course. Explore how to make
friends and connect with an audience.
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June/July Online Workshops:
Funny Women's Time Of The Month workshop & a chance to gig: Mon 22 June -
BOOK HERE
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TGIF Topical Comedy Class FRI 26 June: 7.30-9pm: A Have I Got News For You/MASH Report style workshop
There will be characters to build; comedy improv , starting points and lots of creative exercises and techniques to whet the comedy pen nib.
Comedy characters are a fab way of saying the unsayable - they can act as a mask.
So what does ‘writing YOUR comedy character’ mean? It’s simple... is there a person who you have always wanted to emulate, invite ‘in’ for the day – have fun with? This workshop is the perfect place to experiment with those invisible friends we are either too scared to explore, or perhaps do not know how to bring to life.Maggie will teach you the basics of getting to know these characters better; introducing the NEW, the ARCHETYPE – and the POPULAR, by playing with Myths, Spitting Image, Drop the Dead Donkey and French and Saunders as animated examples to work with and develop your own on/off stage personas.
What will you learn?
How to create characters from scratch that are two dimensional and complement the person you wish to ‘let-out-of-the-box’.
For example: A sturdy, money-orientated, expressionless and mean Wall Street banker – who quivers at the sight of kittens (be it a love of, or a fear of).
These new comedy get-togethers are on the last Friday of each month - 7.30- 9pm and aim to give you something to ‘takeaway’ with you: a new skill, perspective - character.
To Womb it My Concern - Women's character and clowning class (in collaboration with Exeter Phoenix): SAT 27 June: 10.30am- 4.30pm
For women who want to explore and develop their comedy persona, characters, and clowning, within a context.
What makes something funny and how do we write it? Find out on this fun, informative and dynamic workshop. This class focuses on the art of stand-up and how we might include clowning skills, and starting points such as myth, archetype and popular characters, to create strong, relatable and definable characters in a performance.
We will use physical language, emotional responses, models, and writing techniques to help generate believable characters. How might you include this new creation in an online or on-stage set?
The day will be structured by writing and editing material, practicing your newly discovered character (s) – followed by an end of day ‘sharing of your ideas’.
Morning and Evening Options for Writing and Performing Comedy Class: Mon 29 Jun 2020 - Fri 03 Jul 2020 | 7pm-9pm (in collaboration with Exeter Phoenix)
Morning and Evening Options for Writing and Performing Comedy Class: Mon 29 Jun 2020 - Fri 03 Jul 2020 | 7pm-9pm (in collaboration with Exeter Phoenix and their Front Room event)
A five day, online comedy course where you will be guided to:- Write a tight 5 min set from scratch
- Turn everyday conversations with others (or yourself) into comedy gold..
- Learn to manipulate language – your voice and body.
- Develop jokes through a number approaches. No pressure to be funny. Advice on making material funny or even funnier will be provided.
- Create strong persona to connect with audience
There will be an online graduation gig (7-9pm) on Fri 3 Jul.
Morning! Comedy Improv Class
Date And Time
About this Event
Writing and Performing Comedy Classes.
About this Event
WOMEN’S COMEDY CHARACTER & CLOWNING WORKSHOP
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Collaboration with
Beginnners and Giggers
Book Here
Book Here
About this Event
This Tuesday (5Week) workshop starts on
19 May - 16 June 2020
with a showcase/feedback 5th week for you to share your skills!
The class runs from 7-9pm
(a percentage of all proceeds will go to Exeter Phoenix, so you will help support them too)
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Brand New Topical Takeaway (a bit like fish on a Friday) -
Book Here every FRIDAY
Comedy Writing YOUR Character(s) A monthly drop-in workshop that focuses on character and what this means...
Fri, May 29, 2020
7:30 PM – 9:00PM
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NEW CLASS!
Online Clowning / Comedy Session
Sun June 14, 2020
10:00 AM – 11:30
We experiment with words, physicality, setting the camera and much more, to to be the funniest we can be.
Camera comedy differs from stage comedy and learning this craft is exciting and will hold you in good stead for any online ventures in the future.
Book Here
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To Womb it May Concern
(in collaboration with Exeter Phoenix)
Creating Humorous Characters in Stand Up
19 May - 16 June 2020
with a showcase/feedback 5th week for you to share your skills!
The class runs from 7-9pm
(a percentage of all proceeds will go to Exeter Phoenix, so you will help support them too)
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Book Here every FRIDAY
NEW CLASS!
Online Clowning / Comedy Session
Sun June 14, 2020
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To Womb it May Concern
(in collaboration with Exeter Phoenix)
Creating Humorous Characters in Stand Up
About this Event
Sat 27 June 10-1pm & 2-4pm – Gig 4-4.30pm
(with mini breaks in between) BOOK HERE
Who is it for? Women - for beginners and improvers who want to explore and develop their comedy persona, characters, clowning and context.
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Coming this week and beyond:
The Perfect Time to Flex Your Funny Bones!
Topical Comedy Lock-In Workshop
Book Here:
1 May 2020: Topical Comedy Online Workshop
8 May 2020: Topical Comedy Online Workshop
15 May 2020: Topical Comedy Online Workshop
NEW!
ONLINE STAND UP COMEDY CLASS
FOR
BEGINNERS AND GIGGERS
Six-week comedy course for beginners or comedians who want to refresh and build material.
Tuesday evenings for 6 Weeks
(week 6 is showcase and feedback)
12 May - 16 June7 - 9pm
Via Zoom invite.
Bring a notepad and pen
- Turn everyday conversations with others (or yourself) into comedy gold.
- Build the confidence to stand up in front of total strangers and make them laugh.
- Bolster your public speaking skills. Learn to manipulate language and your voice to create comedy.
Stand up comedy writing and performing are inextricably linked to a person’s, or a comedy persona’s, point of view. Their ‘voice’ drives and shapes the material.
You will develop material through a number of approaches in a safe and supportive atmosphere where there is no pressure to be funny. Advice on making material funny or even funnier will be provided throughout the course.
You will tap into your stories - a chance to stretch the truth or say it as it is! Topical events will be explored and comedy techniques - will be woven in and repeated - as you build material for jokes and a routine.
The comedian ‘makes friends with an audience’ and achieving this on screen or face to face will be explored in the warmth and safety of your own performance space, which right now could be your dining room, office or boudoir!
An online graduation gig will take place on 16 June on the comfort of your own home. Feedback will be provided by Maggie. You will finish with material and bag of techniques to use in developing and editing more material and the confidence to do it again and again.
One-to-one classes also available for people who want personal support and tuition.
Let’s sit down and write stand up together.
Book Here
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NEW!
ONLINE STAND UP COMEDY CLASS
FOR
BEGINNERS AND GIGGERS
Six-week comedy course for beginners or comedians who want to refresh and build material.
(week 6 is showcase and feedback)
12 May - 16 June
Via Zoom invite.
Bring a notepad and pen
- Turn everyday conversations with others (or yourself) into comedy gold.
- Build the confidence to stand up in front of total strangers and make them laugh.
- Bolster your public speaking skills. Learn to manipulate language and your voice to create comedy.
Stand up comedy writing and performing are inextricably linked to a person’s, or a comedy persona’s, point of view. Their ‘voice’ drives and shapes the material.
You will develop material through a number of approaches in a safe and supportive atmosphere where there is no pressure to be funny. Advice on making material funny or even funnier will be provided throughout the course.
You will tap into your stories - a chance to stretch the truth or say it as it is! Topical events will be explored and comedy techniques - will be woven in and repeated - as you build material for jokes and a routine.
The comedian ‘makes friends with an audience’ and achieving this on screen or face to face will be explored in the warmth and safety of your own performance space, which right now could be your dining room, office or boudoir!
An online graduation gig will take place on 16 June on the comfort of your own home. Feedback will be provided by Maggie. You will finish with material and bag of techniques to use in developing and editing more material and the confidence to do it again and again.
One-to-one classes also available for people who want personal support and tuition.
Let’s sit down and write stand up together.
Book Here
This Week...
Date And Time
Fri, April 24, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
About this Event
Clown and comedy teacher Maggie will guide you through the process as you develop your own topical comedy, in conversation with others with similar goals and aims.It's safe. It's fun. It's edgy. And who knows what is going to happen :)A weekly look at topical events in your life and in the news, with the purpose of writing material - your points of view in response to what is happening.HAVE A NOTEPAD AND PEN TO HAND!MAKE SURE YOU CAN BE SEEN CLEARLY ON SCREEN.We're offering stand up comedy workshop with a dollop of creative play via Zoom; it's easy to use - just book via Eventbrite to reserve your place, send Maggie an email at magsirving@gmail.com - and we'll send you a link to join the class.We'd love to see as many of you as possible; spaces are limited. We invite; you click the online prompts - it's as simple as that! The Good Good Bad techniques of comedy can be an invaluable way to turn adversity and worry into something a little lighter; obviously we understand that life at the moment is not to be taken as a joke - and that is not the aim.This is an opportunity to flip those adversities and transcend difficult situations. And a chance to get a tad satirical about the here and now.(This is PWYC Class; suggested donation £5)
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Topical Comedy Lock-ins
About this Event
Clown and comedy teacher Maggie will guide you through the process as you develop your own topical comedy, in conversation with others with similar goals and aims.
It's safe. It's fun. It's edgy. And who knows what is going to happen :)
A weekly look at topical events in your life and in the news, with the purpose of writing material - your points of view in response to what is happening.
HAVE A NOTEPAD AND PEN TO HAND!
MAKE SURE YOU CAN BE SEEN CLEARLY ON SCREEN.
We're offering stand up comedy workshop with a dollop of creative play via Zoom; it's easy to use - just book via Eventbrite to reserve your place, send Maggie an email at magsirving@gmail.com - and we'll send you a link to join the class.
We'd love to see as many of you as possible; spaces are limited. We invite; you click the online prompts - it's as simple as that! The Good Good Bad techniques of comedy can be an invaluable way to turn adversity and worry into something a little lighter; obviously we understand that life at the moment is not to be taken as a joke - and that is not the aim.
This is an opportunity to flip those adversities and transcend difficult situations. And a chance to get a tad satirical about the here and now.
Wednesday 15 April 7pm £5 one-off Price (plus fees): Book Here
Friday 24 April 7pm Donation: Book Here
Wednesday 29 April 7pm Donation: Book Here
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NOT TO BE MISSED!
A short message from Maggie:
'Hi folks, in response to people asking me for advice and tips on creating comedy online in the time of Covid-19, I am offering one-to-one classes. Especially useful if you have online gigs or are entering the 2020 Funny Women awards.
Or if you have a speech - father of the bride, best man, Oscar acceptance etc and want help with writing.
Or if you want to bring more humour into your professional or personal life .
Or if writing and performing comedy is on your bucket list!'
PM me if you're interested.
Comedy Matters with Dr Maggie Irving.
Dr Maggie Irving
Comedy Matters
www.drmaggieirving.blogspot.co.uk
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Pi Society Singles - Get your VLIRT ON!
Online dating with a twist!
Wednesday 22 April 7.30 – 9pm £5.98: BOOK HERE
About this Event
Join us on Wednesday 22nd April for an evening of making comedy with like-minded individuals who enjoy a laugh, whilst developing skills and memorable social connections.
Usually done face to face, this innovative Virtual Dating will intrigue; this is a stand-up workshop with a difference: you’re sat down, isolated – but still connected – Get your VLIRT on!
Maggie Irving of Comedy Matters last Pi Society face-to-face comedy workshop was a great success, with Pi Society members connecting, having a laugh and really getting to know each other. And now with social distancing – not hugging, kissing etc – the session is moving on-line and you’re all invited – Get your VLIRT on!
Why this is for you?
• Bored at home?
• Want to see old or new friendly faces?
• Need to laugh
• Skirting boards cleaner than they’ve ever been?
What do you need?
• Zoom downloaded
• Notepad and pen
• An open mind (and a Heineken because it refreshes the parts..)
Rules for Get your VLIRT on
1. Don’t try to be funny – you will be given comedy tips to make it funny
2. Express your point of view – speak from the heart – make it sound truthful
3. Don’t judge yourself – ditch the social editor
4. Censorship and Respect – you might not find some material funny or like it. Support others’ commitments and efforts
5. Try to look into the eye of the camera as much as possible when speaking, not to the screen – especially on punch lines (don’t worry, it’s an easy discipline to learn).
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NOT TO BE MISSED!
A short message from Maggie:
'Hi folks, in response to people asking me for advice and tips on creating comedy online in the time of Covid-19, I am offering one-to-one classes. Especially useful if you have online gigs or are entering the 2020 Funny Women awards.
Or if you have a speech - father of the bride, best man, Oscar acceptance etc and want help with writing.
Or if you want to bring more humour into your professional or personal life .
Or if writing and performing comedy is on your bucket list!'
PM me if you're interested.
Comedy Matters with Dr Maggie Irving.
Dr Maggie Irving
Comedy Matters
www.drmaggieirving.blogspot.co.uk
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Pi Society Singles - Get your VLIRT ON!
Online dating with a twist!
Wednesday 22 April 7.30 – 9pm £5.98: BOOK HERE
About this Event
Join us on Wednesday 22nd April for an evening of making comedy with like-minded individuals who enjoy a laugh, whilst developing skills and memorable social connections.
Usually done face to face, this innovative Virtual Dating will intrigue; this is a stand-up workshop with a difference: you’re sat down, isolated – but still connected – Get your VLIRT on!
Maggie Irving of Comedy Matters last Pi Society face-to-face comedy workshop was a great success, with Pi Society members connecting, having a laugh and really getting to know each other. And now with social distancing – not hugging, kissing etc – the session is moving on-line and you’re all invited – Get your VLIRT on!
Why this is for you?
• Bored at home?
• Want to see old or new friendly faces?
• Need to laugh
• Skirting boards cleaner than they’ve ever been?
What do you need?
• Zoom downloaded
• Notepad and pen
• An open mind (and a Heineken because it refreshes the parts..)
Rules for Get your VLIRT on
1. Don’t try to be funny – you will be given comedy tips to make it funny
2. Express your point of view – speak from the heart – make it sound truthful
3. Don’t judge yourself – ditch the social editor
4. Censorship and Respect – you might not find some material funny or like it. Support others’ commitments and efforts
5. Try to look into the eye of the camera as much as possible when speaking, not to the screen – especially on punch lines (don’t worry, it’s an easy discipline to learn).
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First Session: Wednesday April 15 at 7-8pm£5.54 (this is inclusive of service fee)
Book Here :)
Clown and comedy teacher Maggie will guide you through the process as you develop your own topical comedy, in conversation with others with similar goals and aims.It's safe. It's fun. It's edgy. And who knows what is going to happen :)
A weekly look at topical events in your life and in the news, with the purpose of writing material in response to this
HAVE A NOTEPAD AND PEN TO HAND!MAKE SURE YOU CAN BE SEEN CLEARLY ON SCREEN.
We're offering stand up comedy workshop with a dollop of creative play via Zoom; it's easy to use - just book via Eventbrite to reserve your place, send Maggie an email at magsirving@gmail.com - and we'll send you a link to join the class.
We'd love to see as many of you as possible; spaces are limited. We invite; you click the online prompts - it's as simple as that!The Good Good Bad techniques of comedy can be an invaluable way to turn adversity and worry into something a little lighter; obviously we understand that life at the moment is not to be taken as a joke - and that is not the aim.
This is an opportunity to flip those adversities and transcend difficult situations. And a chance to get a tad satirical about the here and now.
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Good Friday is 10th April; why not join Maggie for a comedy workshop with a difference? 8-9pm!Creating comedy for camera is different. Maggie will guide you through the process as you develop your own material, in conversation with others with similar goals and aims.It's safe. It's fun. It's edgy. And who knows what is going to happen :)
We're offering a taster stand up comedy workshop via Zoom; it's easy to use - just book via Eventbrite to reserve your place, send Maggie an email at magsirving@gmail.com - and we'll send you a link to join the meeting!
We're offering a taster stand up comedy workshop via Zoom; it's easy to use - just book via Eventbrite to reserve your place, send Maggie an email at magsirving@gmail.com - and we'll send you a link to join the meeting!
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Funny Women are coming to the Barnfield Theatre!
(See dates and times below)
Three, Two, One – Launch!
Time of the Month in Exeter has Lift Off!
Are you looking to explore and develop your stand up comedy skills?
Funny Women’s Time of the Month is now launching in Exeter, and it’s a fantastic chance to begin your comedy journey at the city centre's Barnfield Theatre. The evening consists of two parts: Playtime (no jazz hands required) and Showtime... come to both or just perform.
PLAYTIME: 6 – 7.15pm, £7
A great opportunity to connect with like-minded women in a safe space while you discover and build on your comedy prowess. You’ll be encouraged to generate new material through improvised comedy, writing strategies and editing your existing funnies. There will also be guest speakers/performers that will share insight, as well as one-to-one comedy advice and mentoring from Funny Women’s newest recruit, Maggie.
SHOWTIME: 8.00pm - PWYW (FREE to Playtimers)
Dates for your Diary:
Tues 25 February
Mon 23 March
Tue 28 April
Tues 26 May
Mon 29 June
Tue 28 July
Tues 29 September
Tues 27 October
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Sat Mar 7 2020 12-6pm at Exeter Phoenix
Book Tickets Here
Or Here
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(See dates and times below)
Time of the Month in Exeter has Lift Off!
Are you looking to explore and develop your stand up comedy skills?
Funny Women’s Time of the Month is now launching in Exeter, and it’s a fantastic chance to begin your comedy journey at the city centre's Barnfield Theatre. The evening consists of two parts: Playtime (no jazz hands required) and Showtime... come to both or just perform.
PLAYTIME: 6 – 7.15pm, £7
A great opportunity to connect with like-minded women in a safe space while you discover and build on your comedy prowess. You’ll be encouraged to generate new material through improvised comedy, writing strategies and editing your existing funnies. There will also be guest speakers/performers that will share insight, as well as one-to-one comedy advice and mentoring from Funny Women’s newest recruit, Maggie.
SHOWTIME: 8.00pm - PWYW (FREE to Playtimers)
Dates for your Diary:
Tues 25 February
Mon 23 March
Tue 28 April
Tues 26 May
Mon 29 June
Tue 28 July
Tues 29 September
Tues 27 October
Comedy Matters proudly presents the following list of coming workshops in 2020 - it's going to be a FUNtabulous year... come and join us - we'd love to see you!
To Womb it May Concern Sat Jan 11
To Womb it May Concern Sat Mar 7 (International Women’s Day special)
To Womb it May Concern Sat May 9
To Womb it May Concern Sat Sep 12
To Womb it May Concern Sat Nov 14
Exmouth Sundowners stand-up comedy 7 week January 15 - February 26
Exmouth Sundowners stand-up comedy 7 week: May 06 - June 17
Advanced Class at Cafe 55 January 27 - March 02
One Size Fits All at Cafe 55 March 04 - April 15
CRACK IT @ The Old Bakery Studios Truro Feb 8 & 9 10-4.30
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Sundowners Exmouth
Beginners and Improvers Stand Up Comedy Workshop
We're back for our regular claasBeginning
January 15 2020
This 6 week comedy writing course (15 January - 26 February 2020, 7-9.15pm) starts by concentrating on developing material and learning how to maximise its comic potential.
The sessions will focus on you building the confidence and pizazz to express your own point of view.Creating comedy is serious business and you will be encouraged to find the funny in everything and anything.The class is suitable for both beginners and people who want to generate new material. You are given supportive critical feedback to help you edit and hone your writing and speaking skills.We work on listening and developing a rapport with your audience and concentrate on several comedy techniques including the rule of three, repetition, exaggeration and the all-important pause....Some people say stand up is daunting but in this class you are supported by the tutor and students. We all learn and laugh together.Join us - stand up to stand out!Course starts Wednesday 15 January 2020 and ends 26 February.
Final week - a showcase performance at the venue.
Book at Eventbrite
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Crack It!
Stand Up Comedy Workshop 2020
A weekend event to explore and develop your stand up comedy skills at the beautifully situated Old Bakery Studios, Truro
Saturday 8 Feb & Sunday 9 Feb 10-4.30 - with evening showcase
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This CRACKING Stand Up comedy workshop looks at some of the tricks of the trade of creating comedy by gaining your point of view on a number of topics. You will be coached on the comic potential of your material and given top tips on developing your unique comic voice and stage persona.You will write a little, speak a lot, improvise and hopefully laugh out loud. This comedy workshop isn’t just for professionals; it is for anyone. It is a confidence and communication booster, which will push you to think outside the box.
Description
Crack it! is a unique opportunity to participate in creating a 'tight' five minute comedy set.You'll explore comedy techniques that include: exaggeration, rule-of-three, misdirection, use of language, and pausing - anything and everything that can make something funny. And edit, edit, edit!YOU get to express your comedy thoughts and share your musings with critical support and comedy choreography from coach, Maggie.Understand how and why you need to have a strong point of view towards your topics and that we can all be funny - especially when we don't try hard!Dr Maggie IrvingComedy Matterswww.drmaggieirving.blogspot.co.uk
Evening Showcase: Invite your friends and family
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Stand Up Comedy Taster/Development Class
@Exeter Barnfield Theatre
Date And Time
Sat, November 16, 201910:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMTLocation
Saturday 16th November 10am - 1pm
Stand Up comedy class for people who want to dip their toe in the water and try their hand at stand up, or for comedians who want to develop material What makes something funny and how do we write / perform it? Questions that will be answered, along with many more in this fun workshop, whilst gaining comedy confidence.Learn tricks of the trade in a safe and supportive setting.Raise your comedy confidence levels and give yourself a boost.'Really great, Maggie creates a very welcoming environment, Loved it.''It was very supportive, inspiring and encouraging''Had no expectations – just wanted to feel creative. Really enjoyed it – learned lots about techniques and also how to apply fun!! Longer workshop?''Fantastic opportunity to ‘un-box yourself’ – a joy to part of.''Loved the techniques. Maggie was lovely, relaxed and inspiring. Made me think.''Inspirational'Fast-paced and encouraging'Dr Maggie Irving
Comedy Matters
Public Speaking Workshop 2019
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To Whom It May Concern 2019
Stand-Up Comedy and Writing @Exeter Barnfield Theatre
Oct 12th 10AM - 1PMBook HERE
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**FULLY BOOKED**
Comedy Surgery's 2019
@ Exeter's Barnfield Theatre
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Exmouth: Sundowners 2019
Stand-Up Comedy & Writing
This 6 week comedy writing course (11 Sept 2019 - 16 Oct, 7-9pm) starts by concentrating on developing material and learning how to maximise its comic potential. Last week is FREE!
Book HERE
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Physical Comedy Workshop 2019
How do we write funny with our bodies? What is the key to creating laughter? Explore these questions in this physically engaging session. Time to extend your performance skills.
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To Womb It May Concern 2019
Exclusive Stand-Up Comedy Workshop for Women
Book @ exeterPhoenixor BOOK HERE on Eventbrite
Saturday 31 August 2019: 10AM-4PM
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BUDLEIGH SALTERTON LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2018
Comedy Writing and Performing Class
Thursday 23 September, 10.30 - 12.30
The Church on the Green Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/boxoffice/select/SXDBBQHRHPqS
PORT ELIOT FESTIVAL 2018
STAND UP COMEDY WORKSHOPS
Advance booking required
Friday 27 July 3.45pm - 5.15pm Saturday 28 July 3.30pm - 5pm
PORT ELIOT FESTIVAL 2018
KIDZ COMEDY CLUB CLASSES - FREE!
Friday 27 July 12.30-1.30Sunday 29 July 12.30-1.30
COMEDY MATTERS Spring 2018 Workshops
Stand up comedy classes
EXMOUTH, Oddfellows, High Street. Mondays: 19, 26 March, 9, 16, 30 April, 7 May, 7-9.30pmAdvance payment. £66 for six sessions BOOK: http://bit.ly/2Il5MYr
EXETER Glorious Art House, Exeter. Thursdays: 22, 29 March, 12, 19 April, 3, 10 May, 7-9.30pm Advance payment. £66 for six sessions BOOK: http://bit.ly/2GmhUrJ
TORQUAY Artizan, 7 Lucius St, Torquay. Date TBC Develop or bring new material. £15
Comedy Writing/Speaking Class: boost your humour skills & confidence
EXMOUTH Exmouth Library, Wednesdays: 21 March; 18 April; 16 May 10am -12noon Refreshments included £12. Limited spaces
EXETER Face Your Fears! Public Speaking / Comedy Development
EXETER Funny Women Workshop Embolden your inner comic through physical humour and playfulness; improve your confidence and creative thinking; express your point of view, comically, and become more relaxed in your body. Cellar Bar, City Gate Hotel, Exeter, Sunday 29 April, 2-5pm £15 Women only.
Exmouth Laughter Yoga, 19,26 March, 9,16,30 April, 5.30-6.15pm Alexandra House, 59 Imperial Road £4 on the door
Crack It! Comedy Writing Class
WooHoo Comedy Art Exhibition, The Ocean, Queens Drive Exmouth
Laughter Yoga ClassWednesday 7th March, 11 - 11.45am
Fancy some belly laughs? Try a session of Laughter Yoga – no yoga moves. We fake laughter to make laughter. Fun interactive games, bouts of breathing and lots of laughing out loud! £4
WooHoo Comedy Art Exhibition, The Ocean, Queens Drive Exmouth
Crack It! Evening Comedy Class with AudienceSaturday 10th March 7-9.15pm
Sit back and watch or engage in an evening of comedy crafting, improvising, playing, fun and laughter. Write it, speak it, act it, show it. Your comedy thoughts and ideas expressed - verbally and sometimes physically - and shared with critical support from Clown and Comedy Teacher Maggie Irving.
Be the audience and / or the creators and performers. Creative scribing; comedians with attitude; a chance to have a crack at at standing up to stand out or just sit back and absorb the goings-on of clever and risk-taking comedy artists in action.Book Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/2DiBWEp £8
WooHoo Comedy Art Exhibition, The Ocean, Queens Drive Exmouth
WooHoo Comedy Art Exhibition
Talk Friday 9th March, 7-9pm
1. Queen of Dada Baroness Elsa, shocked, entertained and astonished her audiences in the early 1900s. Even by today's standard she was a radical avant garde artist - who contested Western art practices and challenged the boundaries of 'normality' for early twentieth-century women. Tragically she died alone and penniless, unlike her Dada allies Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray. Hear more about this remarkable and inspirational woman in an edgy and entertaining performance lecture by Dr Maggie Irving.
2. Joseph Beuys, German Fluxus, happening, and performance artist as well as a sculptor, installation artist, graphic artist, art theorist, and pedagogue. Clifford Norman discusses the work of this extraordinary playful and boundary breaking artist in the second of two lectures at Exmouth's first comedy art exhibition WooHoo. Book Eventbrite http://bit.ly/2r84Pyg £5
NEW YEAR WORKSHOPS
BRAND NEW! ExeterSaturday 6 January 2018 10am-4pm
Are you a poet, speaker, performer or just want to know how to write and deliver some humorous lines?
On this day we will play a little, write a little (with no pressure to be funny) share and receive guidance on how we create or make our material funny
We will explore how we add humour using emotion and attitude through physical gestures, facial expressions and stillness
We will develop the confidence to feel open and free to speak out through breathing an dplayful exercises
£45 for the day. Concessions available for low paid, Please contact Maggie to pay
Crack It! Comedy Writing Class
WooHoo Comedy Art Exhibition, The Ocean, Queens Drive Exmouth
WooHoo Comedy Art Exhibition, The Ocean, Queens Drive Exmouth
Talk
1. Queen of Dada Baroness Elsa, shocked, entertained and astonished her audiences in the early 1900s. Even by today's standard she was a radical avant garde artist - who contested Western art practices and challenged the boundaries of 'normality' for early twentieth-century women. Tragically she died alone and penniless, unlike her Dada allies Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray. Hear more about this remarkable and inspirational woman in an edgy and entertaining performance lecture by Dr Maggie Irving. NEW YEAR WORKSHOPS
Are you a poet, speaker, performer or just want to know how to write and deliver some humorous lines?
On this day we will play a little, write a little (with no pressure to be funny) share and receive guidance on how we create or make our material funny
We will explore how we add humour using emotion and attitude through physical gestures, facial expressions and stillness
We will develop the confidence to feel open and free to speak out through breathing an dplayful exercises
£45 for the day. Concessions available for low paid, Please contact Maggie to pay
NEW! Have a Crack: Comedy Writing / Speaking Exmouth Library 10 January - 14 February
Banish the blues and develop your comedy writing / speaking skills in vibrant yet relaxed classes run by Doctor Maggie Irving, Clown, Researcher, Teacher and Speaker.
We will begin with some playful warm up activities designed to loosen up our minds prior to taking part in some simple writing tasks with no pressure to be funny. Comedy techniques will be introduced on a weekly basis and we will respectfully share our points of view on a variety of topics in a safe and supportive setting.
You can bring a friend as there is the option to watch and learn if you/they prefer.
Pilot scheme of six weeks starting 10 January - 14 February 2018, 10.30-12.30. The first session is FREE. The following sessions are only £12 per person, per week, which includes free refreshments. Or purchase in advance for £50.
NEW! EXETER:
13-14 January 2018,
10am-5pm
Emmanuel Hall, Exeter.Clown Workshop: Create Ripples
EARLY BIRD £75 - 1 January. Contact Maggie
Full price: £99 http://bit.ly/2AT8S60
Concessions available for low paid.
EXETER: Thursday 4 January - 8 February, 7pm-9pm
TORQUAY: Wednesday 3 January - 31 January, 7pm-9pm
EXMOUTH: 8 January - 12 February, 7pm-9pm
Early bird and concessions (low paid) £60. 31 Dec. Full price £72
EXETER: Sunday 21 January 2pm- 4pm: Comedy Development
COMING SOON! Feb 2018
NEW! Jan 2018
Laughter Yoga Exercise
13-14 January 2018,
10am-5pm
Emmanuel Hall, Exeter.
EARLY BIRD £75 - 1 January. Contact Maggie
Full price: £99 http://bit.ly/2AT8S60
Early bird and concessions (low paid) £60. 31 Dec. Full price £72
NEW! Autumn 2017 Stand Up Comedy / Comedy Writing Workshops:
EXETER: Sunday Comedy Clinics x 3
Sunday 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct
The City Gate Hotel, North Street, Exeter, 2pm - 4pm Improve your set /comedy performance
AUTUMN 2017 WEEKLY CLASSES:
EXETER: Beginners and Improvers Stand up/ comedy writing ‘n’ performing
Monday 25 September - 20 November, Providence Court/Café 55, 37 Northernhay St. 7pm - 9pm
TORQUAY Beginners and Improvers Stand up/ comedy writing ‘n’ performing
Wednesday 27 September - 22 November, The Artizan Gallery, Lucius St, Torquay, 7pm - 9pm
EXMOUTH Beginners and Improvers Stand up/ comedy writing ‘n’ performing
Thursday 28 September - 23 November, Oddfellows, High Street, Exmouth, 7pm - 9pm
DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR ADVANCE BOOKINGS: ONE WEEK FREE! BOOK NOW FOR DISCOUNT PRICE OF £96 OR PAY WEEKLY £12 PER SESSION.
EVENTBRITE BOOKING: http://bit.ly/2wq3amq or Contact magsirving@gmail
THIS EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY THE EXMOUTH FESTIVAL. PERFORMER £10 (CONTACT MAGGIE DIRECT FOR INFO)AUDIENCE £6 (BOOK EVENTBRITE: http://bit.ly/1KEuddk
PLYMOUTH - SUNDAY 1st MARCH 10am - 5.30pm
Stand Up & Stand Out!Maggie Irving invites performers, dancers, actors, and artists to a masterclass in clowning for the 21st century. It is a rare opportunity to work with a trained clown who sees this art form as a mode to altering the status quo and a space to break from socialisation.
Humour, Play and Creativity for Business, TopshamSunday 22nd February 2015
Humour, Play and Creativity for Business is a one day workshop for businesswomen. The event is being organised and run by Maggie Irving and aims to bring greater dynamism, humour and creativity to women’s presentations and businesses.
Participants will investigate how each of us can improve our comedy and performance skills; generate trust and enhance our relationships, predominantly in business, though these skills will translate into everyday life too.
Using her expertise in clowning and comedy, Maggie will teach some of the fundamentals of this skill in order that women might become more empowered, funnier, confident, savvy and able to think outside the box.Date: Sunday 22nd February 2015, 9.30 for 10am start. Finish - 4pm.Venue: St Matthews Hall, Topsham.Cost: £55Tea and coffee provided.
Why so Serious? Exeter - Topsham - The Dorothy Holman Centre, Ferry Road, EX3 0JW
A set of classes that aim to bring more humour, positive interaction, creative thinking, improvisation and comedy skills into the lives of adults. This is a unique opportunity for adults to enhance their humour skills, confidence, communication and creativity.
Life can be a tad too serious at times and stepping into the shoes of a clown is a unique opportunity to see the world through a different perspective. We have to carry on playing. It is fundamental to our growth and problem solving abilities and the smart clown is a supreme player.There is a talk and taster session with Maggie between 11am - 12.00pm on Wednesday 14th January at the Dorothy Holman Centre, Ferry Road. £5 per person.The six-week course takes place every Wednesday from 28th January to 4th March, 11am-12.15pm. Spaces are limited so please book early. £50. Contact Maggie for payment options or book on Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-so-serious-weekly-clowning-classes-tickets-14831745149
Contemporary Community Clowning
Training whole hosts of people to clown - the teacher, the doctor, the butcher and baker.
NEW WORKSHOP
Eight week course Thursdays, October 16th - December 4th, 7pm-9pm
Lympstone Village Hall
BOOK: Community Clowning
THIS IS NOT CIRCUS CLOWNING. THIS IS A CHANCE TO:
- CREATE CHANGE THROUGH LAUGHTER, ABSURDITY, CHAOS & PLAY
- FEEL EMPOWERED AND LIBERATED
- OPEN UP BOUNDARIES & EXPLORE NEW PERSPECTIVES
- FEEL & BE CREATIVE, CURIOUS AND SPONTANEOUS
- LET DOWN YOUR MASKS
Get the creative juices bubbling - enhance your confidence and communication skills - feel free to play - de-stress and notice the detail in the moment
To bring the benefits of contemporary clowning to your community, get in touch.
drmaggieirving@yahoo.om
EVENTBRITE BOOKING: http://bit.ly/2wq3amq or Contact magsirving@gmail
