Expert Comedy & Speaking Coaching
Hello, I'm Chris Head
I coach stand-ups from newbies to pros, from all over the world, one-to-one on Zoom and in classes (and in companies). I teach comedy writing for BBC Writers, at the British Library and at Bath Spa University, as well as on Zoom as one-to-ones and courses, and in businesses, like advertising agencies. Plus I offer one-to-one coaching and courses in speaking and presenting. I have 30 years experience and I am a supportive and inspiring coach and mentor. So if you want help with stand-up, comedy scriptwriting or speaking I'm your man!
Zoom Comedy Coaching Quick Booking - full info here
Reviews
Reviews on Google
“Head’s style is refreshingly breezy and simultaneously substantial. He offers practical insights: for example, audiences do not laugh at material, they laugh with or at the performer who discovers a compelling comedic self. A remarkable manual".
CHOICE (USA) reviewing
"A Director's Guide to the Art of Stand-up"
Zoom Coaching Testimonials
"I cannot recommend Chris highly enough. He has a tremendous wealth of knowledge and depth of understanding about every aspect of comedy. He brings a real clarity of vision and I have gained so much direction and motivation."
Lottie Field
"Not only did Chris help me fix my script’s structure, but he also helped me hone my characters and see where to make cuts. Working with Chris got me out of a rut and helped me progress to the next level with my producer."
Jared Hamilton
"A really practical and interactive session which gives confidence and techniques for adding crowdwork and MCing to my stand-up. I came away motivated and confident to give it a try. Starting tonight!"
Kevan Hall
Live and interactive comedy coaching
On Zoom
Want to work on your stand-up material, persona and performance? Or sharpen a comedy script? Or get inspiration and feedbak on your speaking? And learn new tools and techniques? You can get the help and inspitation you need with me on Zoom! I work with writers and performers like you, from around the world, in my personal, inspiring and practical. After we've spoken, you receive a video or audio of the session and also detailed notes of all we covered. The pages linked to below include taster videos and example notes from sessions.
Books
I am the author of The Complete Comedy Script Toolkit published by Yellow Door Books, Creating Comedy Narratives for Stage and Screen and A Director's Guide to the Art of Stand-up published by Bloomsbury Methuen.
Photo: book launch at Soho Theatre
Corporate Speaking & Writing Workshops
Business Training
I deliver unique workshops for business that coach your team to be authentic, humorous and inspiring in speaking and pitching.
I also coach comedy writing for creatives. And your team can learn stand-up for incredible speaking skills!
Practical and immediately useful training. My business clients include The & Partnership, McCann, Channel 4 and BBH.
Image: Me arriving to deliver a pitching workshop at Superheroes Agency, Amsterdam. (They seemed to have a robot receptionist!)
