Activities at Atsitsa Bay, Greece
Stand-up Comedy with Kate Smurthwaite
Sun 16 - Sat 29 Jun 2024
Learn the skills and techniques employed by professional comedians to engage an audience, get them on your side and have them rolling in the aisles.
We will cover writing techniques, stage presence, keeping an audience in check, building performance skills and even try out some of our material to the rest of the group!
No experience necessary and you don't have to already "be funny". The skills you'll learn are transferable for business presentations, wedding speeches and any public speaking. Or maybe you'll want to start a whole new career!
Comedy Improvisation: Drop-in Class
Get your creativity on the go with high energy interactive games that will have you thinking on your feet and laughing out loud.
What's included?
Kate's course is held in Atsitsa Bay on Skyros island in Greece and is part of the wide range of courses and activities available. The holiday includes full board twin shared accommodation in an eco-hut. Single upgrades and twin shares in the house are available. Chat through the website, call +44 (0)1983 86 55 66 or email holidays@skyros.com to discuss your requirements.
About Kate Smurthwaite
Kate Smurthwaite is a stand-up comedian, comedy writer and teacher.
Kate has performed around the UK and the world touring her solo shows and working at comedy clubs large and small. She has appeared on over 1000 TV and radio shows from Question Time to Breaking The News and has written for Have I Got News For You and BBC 3's BAFTA-winning The Revolution Will Be Televised. She has written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Independent, Cosmopolitan and Stylist.
Kate has been teaching comedy and improvisation for eight years at City Academy, City Lit and Silver Comedy and her ex-students have appeared on TV and won major awards.
What people say about Kate and her course:
Great facilitator | Comedy very well run, fun, confidence building, enough technique without being overwhelming.
Kate’s comedy - brilliant. An amazing teacher, all round fab person - does so much around the edges of the week which is greatly appreciated.
