STAND UP COMEDY WORKSHOP
Comedy Fundamentals or "How To Not Suck".
by Gavin Baskerville

This is a workshop for people just starting out or in their first
couple of years of performing stand up comedy.

The 4 hour intensive workshop explores everything from writing jokes and
creating routines to advanced performance techniques and effective stage
craft.

Designed as a fast track for new comedians the workshop is the
culmination of 10 years of stand up experience, success and failure.
Gavin has performed around Australia, is a veteran of seven Melbourne
Comedy Festivals and has seen and experienced it all, from the very best
to the very worst. He can help you to avoid some of the common pitfalls
as you embark on your comedic journey. It will also cover how to choose
and deliver your best routine for Raw Comedy or other showcase events.

The workshop is designed to inspire, motivate and challenge performers
and writers alike.

Cost: $55 per participant. Optimum workshop size 8 - 12 people.

More info at  

http://www.gavinbaskerville.com/workshops.html

TESTIMONIALS:

"I found the course highly professional. It gave me the confidence and
the tools to craft my comedy and actually get up on stage to perform it!
Gav managed to lend his years of experience in the industry to give
invaluable tips and tricks. Some of which have flowed on into my social
and work life. I recommend the course to anyone with an inclination to
comedy and a will to get up on stage." *- Michael Davies*

"Gav's warm and generous teaching style set everyone at ease.
Enjoyable, challenging, memorable and useful. And the workshop was great
too". - S Cooper

"Gavin carefully and thoroughly covers the entire process of performing
standup; explaining, simply, the theory behind being funny, the
performance process, performance etiquette and much more. Gavin’s warm
and generous nature allow him to foster a unique and individual
performance from each student"  - Adam James

"I went into the course scared of making a fool of myself, enjoyed every
session immensely and graduated unafraid of playing the fool. Thank you,
Gavin." - Martine Delaney

"The most valuable Adult Ed course I've ever done. Although I'd
performed stand-up many times before, Gavin's wealth of experience in
the industry was invaluable." - Ted Wilson

"For someone who is indeed terrified about branching their act into
this area it was invaluable. Thanks again, I really absorbed a lot from
it". - Brent

"It was a great opportunity for me to try something that had always
held an attraction for me and I have you to thank - so THANKS" -
Belinda D

Email Gavin through his Website or

phone John 9309 1139 for more info

Charles Hotel  Saturday 12.00 noon  - 4.00pm

Bring pads pens ?  Jokes ?