‘The course was truly fantastic’
‘You held the space so lightly and carefully’
CURRENT COURSES:
Bristol:
ONLINE – Intro to stand-up comedy – Every Monday in July – 7-9pm – £100 – Tickets – https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/checkout/amy-mason-comedy-courses-bristol
Suitable for absoloute beginners (including the terrified!) we’ll work on writing and polishing 5 minute comedy sets, discuss stand-up progression (and how the scene works), and how to research and apply to open mics close to you! More details and book here:
ONLINE – Write your solo/stand-up show – over 4 Monday evenings, 7-9pm (31st August, 14th, 21st, 28th September) – £100 (plus platform fees)- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-stand-upsolo-show-4-weeks-online-tickets-1992811977269?aff=oddtdtcreator
Whether you’re an experienced performer or just getting started, this fun, intensive, supportive 4 week class is for stand-up comedians and solo theatre makers at any level. We’ll generate tons of material, polish existing material, and drill down into structure for a one hour shows. This class is a supportive way to take your comedy writing to the next level and fill you with confidence. We’ll also interrogate the pitfalls and joys of using personal material and will ensure participants feel safe and supported.
Amy is a highly experienced facilitator who has run acclaimed, inclusive (and non-scary!) comedy and writing courses at Spike Island, Bristol Old Vic, The Gaffe, Bristol, and St Werberghs Community Centre among many, many others for 15 years.
Amy has taken courses with Soho Theatre, Central School of Speech and Drama, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and has an MPhil in creative writing from University of South Wales. She has been the Arts Council funded writer in residence within Walthamstow Libraries, Spike Island Bristol (where she ran the popular weekly course Write Space), and Bristol Libraries. Recently, Amy’s show show Behold! was directed by Jessica Fostekew who strengthened her commitment to create nurturing, ambitious spaces to make great work. Amy is informed about access and has lived experienced of disability and neurodiversity.
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Courses Amy has designed and taught include:
Beginners comedy
Comedy for the terrified
Improvers comedy
Making an autobiographical show
Beginners screenwriting
Pitch your TV pilot
Amy Mason 