April

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...