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FAQ
Q: What previous experience is required for the Sketch for Stage Course?
A: No previous writing experience is required but previous improv or acting experience is needed. If you’re not used to being on stage it would be good to do our Beginners Improv Class or Beginners Improv Course first.
Q: What previous experience is required for the Sketch for Film Course?
A: You should have previously done our other Sketch Course, or have other sketch writing and performing experience. The Sketch for Film is an advanced course for people with previous writing and performing experience.
Q: Does the Sketch for Film Course have a show at the end?
A: No, it instead has filming days over the course.
Q: When are the filming days for the Sketch for Film Course?
A: These will be worked out over the course as they depend on the locations needed for sketches.
Q: Do I have to perform in the show at the end of the Sketch for Stage course?
A: No. The show is optional.
Q: What other courses or classes compliment this one?
A: Our Performance Improv Course gives you lots of experience in performing improv, and our Stand Up Comedy Course is great for writing solo material.
Q: Will you be doing this course again?
A: Yes, but probably not until after the summer.
Q: Are there any performance opportunities after the course?
A: Yes. We run a regular Hoopla Formations Night for people who have done our courses, so you can have a regular place to perform and try out new material.
Sketch for Stage:
Every Monday for 8 weeks from Monday 4th June 2018. Performance on Tuesday 24th July 2018. >> BOOK NOW
Sketch for Film:
Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from Wednesday 16th May 2018. Plus additional filming days during the course. >> BOOK NOW
An 8 week course on writing and performing live sketch comedy, culminating in a live performance in front of a friendly audience at our comedy club.
No previous writing experience needed, but if you are new to performing it would be best to start with our Beginners Improv Workshop or Beginners Improv Course first.
Dates, Times, Location:
Every Monday for 8 weeks from Monday 4th June 2018. Performance on Tuesday 24th July 2018. >> BOOK NOW
Every Tuesday for 8 weeks from Tuesday 13th March 2018. Performance on Thursday 3rd May 2018. FULLY BOOKED.
Time: 7pm -
Price: £215. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of £100 followed by the remaining £115 at the start of the course.
Teacher: Gemma Arrowsmith, guest teachers on two weeks.
Workshop Location: The Kobi Nazrul Centre, 30 Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QR.
Tube: Liverpool Street.
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At the end of the course you’ll have created a sketch show together as a team that you get to perform live in front of a fun and friendly audience.
We also provide ongoing support after the course as you are welcome to come and perform sketches and develop new material at our venue.
An advanced 8 week course on writing sketch comedy for TV, Radio, Online and Podcasts, culminating in the filming and release of online sketches.
We advise only doing our Sketch for Film course if you have previously done our Sketch for Stage course or have previous sketch writing and performing experience.
Dates, Times, Location:
Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from Wednesday 16th May 2018. Plus additional filming days during the course. >> BOOK NOW
Every Thursday for 8 weeks from Thursday 15th March 2018. Plus additional filming days during the course. FULLY BOOKED.
Time: 7pm -
Price: £215. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of £100 followed by the remaining £115 at the start of the course.
Teacher: Gemma Arrowsmith, guest teachers on two weeks.
Workshop Venue: Theatre Delicatessen Studios, 1st Floor, next to 2 Finsbury Avenue (off Whitecross Place), London, EC2M 2PP.
Tube: Liverpool Street, Moorgate or Bank.
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As part of the course you will work together to write, rehearse and FILM comedy sketches together as a team and release online. You’ll also be recording some audio sketches for podcasts.
We also provide ongoing support after the course including free use of equipment and a supportive community to help you film sketches ongoing.
Teacher: Gemma Arrowsmith