Spring is coming! Well… almost — 20 March to be precise.  And what better time to give birth to a new talent  — storyteller, stand-up comedian, or even a gloriously ridiculous comedy character. Come on… you know you’re funny. They say, humour turns speakers into standouts, and if you laugh, you listen, and when you listen - you remember. I agree. What do you think? This March, because people asked for more flexibility (aren’t we all busy?) , I’m running two six-week comedy courses . Monday...

'Find the Pleasure' A deceptively simple phrase coined by the late, legendary clowning teacher Philippe Gaulier — one that has deeply shaped my life, performance and teaching.It sounds light, but it’s radical. It asks us to soften. To risk. To play. In my classes, I invite students to approach comedy with curiosity and mischief — to be as bold and free as seven-year-olds in a world where anything can be reimagined. This week, Wendy O’Shea — Professor at Exeter University, Director of Creative...

The Golden Rule When I’m teaching stand-up or clowning, I have one golden rule: No put-downs. That includes yourself. Love yourself. Have a go. See what happens. When people feel free to experiment — without the pressure of having  to be funny — something shifts. We start to see potential. Every single week I witness it: the laughter, the breakthroughs, the growing confidence. It’s remarkable. Thank you to my brilliant classes for trusting the process ❤️ I remember some comedy teachers...