Yore Xmas?
For several years, I found myself on my own, from mid-afternoon on Christmas Day until the following day. My children had gone to their dad’s, and with no family on the doorstep it was TV time and an empty nest – what to do!?
There were on occasion welcome changes to this pattern; I was invited to friends’ houses where we played games and had a tipple or two. And I thank those kind people from the bottom of my Christmas stockings. A feel sorry fest – fuelled by too many glasses of fizz and gin – is not pretty...
The Home Alone hair-brained robbers Harry and Marv didn’t turn up at my abode to add spice and fun to my evening. Good job, I don’t possess the bravado and ingenuity of eight-year-old Kevin who cunningly set up booby traps to thwart the bungling burglars. The list of ridiculous slapstick comedy moments (17 minimum) is the premise for much mirth.
I am forever advising my comedians to make lists and increase the level of ridiculousness. In the film, the villains are walloped by a list of preposterous pretend pain - Tom and Jerry style.
Whilst I make light of my former seasonal solitude, I do feel deeply for people who are by themselves when they would rather be hanging out with friends and family, and I empathise with those folk who would rather be Home Alone.
If you need a post-yule laugh, join a beautiful bunch of lovely local comedians in Exeter, on Thursday 28 December at 8pm. They’re delivering short sets and you get a chance to meet and chat to them after.
Maybe you’d like to join a class next year and bring more laughs into your life. On my website, there are gift vouchers available – to give the gift of a comedy workshop in part or full.
And a call out to adventurous and funny WOMEN. Join me on Monday 8 Jan at 7pm, for an inaugural get together in Exeter, where we will work together to build a top community of funny women. It will be a safe and supportive space, with much mirth.
On a hearty positive note, I've always taken part in the the Exmouth Christmas Day swim, with much mingling with family and friends. Confession – I only run into the sea, squeal “Don’t splash me!” and scoot out. No slapstick slips and trips for me!
As usual, have a lovely week and thanks for your continued support Maggie and the team :)
Mon, 08 January ExeterWomen's Comedy Workshop & Get Together
***Stand Up Comedy Course@The City Gate HotelCellar Bar30 January 2024***
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