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I'm sending out my thanks to Liz Macintosh and all at Festival Previews for including me in their series of 10 Questions Interviews. My only hope is that none of my comedy students will insist on a demonstration of my secret talent (click on link below to go to interview on website):

http://www.festivalpreviews.com/blog/11306/10-questions-an-interview-with-jill-edwards/ 

Brighton Fringe Update: "Stand Up Comedy Workshop Taster" at Komedia, Brighton on Sun 20th May is now sold out. "Presenting with Confidence and Humour Taster" on Sun 27th May has a couple of places. Please check for current availability with Komedia box office or go to: www.komedia.co.uk/brighton  

June 16th/17th Weekend Comedy Workshop: If you miss out on a place on a Brighton Fringe Taster with Jill then her Weekend Comedy Workshops at Komedia, Brighton are always a lot of fun. For information and bookings e-mail: jill@jill-edwards.co.uk

Jill Edwards Tasters as part of the Brighton Fringe new Professional Development Programme are filling-up. Don't miss out on developing your skills or "dipping a toe" in these friendly comedy waters.

Presenting with Confidence and Humour Taster at Komedia, Brighton on Sun 27th May from 4pm - 5:30pm for £25/£22.50 conc. An exclusive taste of Jill's innovative comedy in business corporate training. It's suitable for non-comics looking to improve confidence and learn how to use subtle humour to give confident, engaging and memorable presentations that really stand out from the crowd. Over 18 years Jill's taught professionals across the board how to improve communication with appropriate use of humour, including Imperial College, Oxford University, Sheila's Wheels and the Home Office.

"Delegates were amazed to find they could use techniques from the world of comedy to really connect with audiences when public speaking and/or delivering presentations without compromising the gravitas of sensitive topics." Jo Gibson, Communications Advisor, Uk Borders Agency, Home Office

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop Taster at Komedia, Brighton on Sun 20th May from 1:30pm -3pm for £20/£15 conc. Have fun learning how to use practical simple stand-up writing techniques for ideas, inspiration and comedy. Ideal for non-comics looking for a fun experience just "dipping a toe" and writers, actors, performers, aspiring comics looking to develop their comedy skills. Jill's experienced and encouraging teaching approach ensures confidence boosting, supportive, friendly fun for all.

"It completely changed my whole life and my perception of my abilities in every way." Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops Graduate - writer and best seller Jenny Colgan

 For further information and to book your place on a Taster e-mail Jill: jill@jill-edwards.co.uk

We are officially excited and sending our congratulations to our latest Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops Graduate to make their television debut. Yay! Graduate and regular Comic Boom MC the wonderful Paul McCaffrey did us all proud on "Russell Howard's Good News Extra" last night. It'll be up on youtube soon but you've got a week to watch it by clicking on this link (forward to 29 for Paul's bit): http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01glt83

I can't resist sharing this photo (taken by comedy photographer Ed Moore) during one of my Stand-Up Comedy Courses at Komedia, Brighton. It features from left to right: Netty Wendt, Steve Bustin, Adam Piranni, Chris Pacey, Paul McCaffrey, Lee Hume. They were all playing about and just warming-up before I started the class. Paul McCaffrey appears here as a smiley Wolf in a dimly lit game of "What's the Time Mr Wolf!" I don't remember if he won the game or not...

I'm sending out my thanks to journalist Nione Meakin and all at The Argus for including me amongst the noteable locals in their "Celebrating Sussex" series. It's an absoloute honour to be included. Click on links below to read article:

http://www.theargus.co.uk/magazine/celebratingsussex/9584145.A_life_of_funny_business/

http://www.theargus.co.uk/magazine/celebratingsussex/9584145.A_life_of_funny_business/

"As part of this year's Brighton Fringe, she (Jill) will run a workshop teaching people how to use humour to get ahead at work. Techniques used by comedians can be used to make presentations more memorable and give people more confidence in public speaking..."

If you'd like information for Jill's one-off exclusive "Presenting with Confidence and Humour Taster" designed for non-comics at Komedia, Brighton, mentioned in article e-mail: jill@jill-edwards.co.uk

I arrived at the comedy festival to discover that even though Eindhoven was almost buried under snow both "Stand-Up Uk" shows had sold out. Two late shows were added to the programme and timing was tight but David Trent, Ben Target, Mark Simmons and our compere Zoe Lyons (right) took it all in their stride. They gave cracking performances at all four shows and the Dutch fell in love all over again with "cool" English comedy. 

David Trent came on like a rock star. His edgy multi media comedy just blew the Dutch away. They were an up-beat and excited crowd for the early shows. Mark Simmons kept-up the brilliant witty banter on stage while the only two English people in a late show audience were chucked out! The Dutch politely applauded their exit. Ben Target closed his bonkers act by producing an enormous sausage from his trousers. Zoe Lyons was the ultimate compere; hilarious and accurate observations about the Dutch people, which they loved, and even a few jokes in Dutch! The Eindhoven Comedy Festival is always fun and this year apre festival celebrations did involve a bit of drunk cycling through the snow with socks for gloves...