Stand-up Comedy Coaching
For beginners and gigging acts
I can help you in a lot of different ways with your stand-up comedy writing and performing - from one-to-one Zoom sessions, to courses in person and online, to directing shows.​
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"Chris is truly the most amazing comedy director and stand up mentor. His passion, care and extensive knowledge make his coaching a must for anybody in the industry or seriously interested in comedy. Also he has this (very rare!) ability to work efficiently with international students, bringing out the richness of various and diverse backgrounds and cultures."
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Stefania Licari, comedian
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Zoom Stand-up Coaching
Personal, one-to-one coaching
In sessions on Zoom ranging from 30 mins to an hour I can work with you on your stand-up, whatever level you are at. Typically you will submit a video or script in advance and we will discuss. Or you can talk over ideas and develop material from scratch. Personal, inspring and practical.
Courses
Here are my upcoming stand-up comedy courses. All courses
LIVE ON ZOOM
Stand-up Comedy
Writing Group
Join a great group with comics from around the world! For stand-ups who are already gigging (or are returning to gigging after a break), this course will inspire you to write new material, give you comedy tools you will use again and again, as well as punch up your existing material
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Live & interactive on Zoom
5 x Mondays, Feb-March 2025
UK time 7pm-9pm
International times via link:
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LONDON IN PERSON
Stand-up Comedy
Compering Masterclass
I run a compering workshop in London with stand-up and MC Geoff Whiting, who has hosted literally thousands of shows. A practical and inspiring session including Q&A with Geoff and time at the microphone to work on crowd work.
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10.45am-4.45pm, 22nd March 2025
@ Theatre Deli, 107 Leadenhall St, London EC3A 4AF
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STROUD IN PERSON
Stand-up Comedy Course
Ever wanted to try stand-up? Maybe to tick it off the bucket list, to gain killer public speaking skills or even to give it a serious go? You will be guided through developing your persona, creating material and delivering it so it works and you'll put it all into practice in a special stand-up show on the last night of the course.
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2025 DATES TBA
Resources
I have produced lots of resources to help with your stand-up. Here is my book and blog. All my books can be found here.
Podcasts
Directing
I have directed lots of stand-up shows: Edinburgh Fringe and other UK festivals, Melbourne Comedy Festival and other international events, Soho Theatre and many other venues. Here are two recent examples.
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Martin Reed
"Chris put together a great afternoon stand-up comedy workshop for the student group I work with. He showed an in-depth knowledge of the mechanics of comedy and his wisdom will do so much to help build confidence in the young people I work with. So much energy and positivity in the room, everyone responded really well to his guidance and exercises."
Joanna Surowiec
"Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience. I was really surprised how personalised the course was. Chris used our videos and the videos of our favourite comedians to guide some of the content. The course was very interactive, the feedback on our material and delivery detailed. It was great to be encouraged to do weekly challenges which enabled me to explore techniques I wouldn't have considered."
Lauren LoGiudice
"I worked with Chris to develop my person and he was able to diagnose what I was doing … and where I needed to go. He had great ideas as I encountered obstacles in figuring out how to implement the elements of my persona. It’s now so clear that after a recent performance someone asked to cast me in a film to play a character who is like my persona!"
