Absolute and Almost Beginners Comedy Course in Edinburgh
"The ultimate Fringe experience"
Since 2002 the Absolute & Almost Beginners comedy course has replicated those held in London. HOWEVER THIS IS UNLIKELY IN 2008 due to unavailability of the course leader. It may be replaced in 2008 by a comedy writing course, for those with some experience of performing (as stand-up or in sketches) material they have written - it will NOT be suitable for newcomers.
NB: In 2008 there will only be one intensive/compact course, and this will run in London on the two days of the weekend before Easter and the four days of the Easter weekend. Details are on the Absolute & Almost Beginners page
In 2009 there should be an Absolute & Almost Beginners comedy course in Edinburgh again. If so it will run over five days (from around 9.15am to 5/15pm) during the Edinburgh Fringe towards the end of August, ending on the final Monday in August and starting on the previous Thursday. (This includes a weekend and the English bank holiday Monday to minimise the number of days people might need to take off work).
The content is the same as in London, so check the London course page for general information. And as in London there is a non-compulsory showcase at the end of the course, and therefore participants will be able to say, as they will be Stand Up and Deliver "Absolute & Almost Beginners comedy course" graduates, that they have performed on a comedy stage at the Edinburgh Fringe.
A participant in 2005, Caroline Clifford, was a finalist in two prestigious new comedian competitions on the Fringe iust 12 months later. That surely says volumes about this course!
Please email courses@standupanddeliver.com for full details
