Monday 3rd April 2006

America's foremost mime and live comedy improvisation master Richmond Shepard presents a workshop for teenagers on stand up comedy improvisation. This is a special workshop for local youth theatre students interested in improvisation and comedy from a true Broadway stalwart.

Age 14 +
Playhouse Theatre
4.30 - 7.30pm
Cost: £3.00

Clowning Around, North West Circus School

Tuesday 4th April 2006

Clowning in mind? For alternative fun & to find the Clown within why not join In Your Space at The Waterside Theatre for a unique opportunity to learn and develop a range of Circus Skills, including unicycling, juggling, stiltwalking and street theatre.

Age 11+
Waterside Theatre
7pm to 9pm
Cost: £2.50

Friday 7th April

Richmond presents the second of his masterclasses, this time in comedy mime. Suitable for teenagers interested in physical theatre and performance art this is an unmissable opportunity for youth theatre students.

Age 15+

Playhouse Theatre
4pm-7pm
Cost: £3.00

Comedy with Carmel Mc Cafferty

Saturday 8th April

Acclaimed local actress and director Carmel Mc Cafferty presents a unique workshop on comic performance. This is an opportunity to work with one of the finest talents in theatre and learn the craft of comedy and performance.

Playhouse Theatre
Age: 9-15
12.15-1.45pm
Cost: £4.00

Composing Comedy, Jimmy Kerr

Sun 1st April

The acclaimed author of Ardnaglass on the Air which premiers at the J2O Big Tickle Comedy Festival presents a unique opportunity for writers to learn the skills of classic comedy writing. A must for anyone interested in writing for the stage.

Playhouse Theatre
3pm - 5pm
Cost: £5.00

Saturday 8th April

Richmond shares the secrets of comedy stand up, improvisation and mime from his extensive experiences with the world famous Noo Yawk Tawk comedy troupe. Essential for comedians, actors and performance artists.

Playhouse Theatre
11am - 2pm
Cost: £5.00

Places are limited so book early, contact the Playhouse on 028 71268027

For further information on the J20 Big Tickle Comedy Festival contact Eavan King, Festival Coordinator at The Playhouse eavan@derryplayhouse.co.uk