Blogs

08/26/2024

Edinburgh Fringe Improv boom

It's been 20 years since I first went to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004, and improv is booming.

06/21/2024

Edinburgh Dates 2024

When can you catch me in Edinburgh?

06/20/2024

Connecting movers and shakers with artists and makers.

I'm running an event in Manchester to connect business folks directly with creatives.

05/01/2024

So you want to do TEDx?

A light-hearted guide to give you the best chance of getting on the shortlist for a TEDx event, from someone that's been there.

12/01/2023

Live art at Liverpool Museum

Speed portraits are exactly what you think they are, pictures of faces drawn at speed.

10/12/2023

TEDx Warrington 2023

At the beginning of 2023, I was invited to join TEDx Warrington's speaker team. Joining organiser and networking superhero Kirsty James and a lovely select bunch to watch submissions from this year's candidates, and offer my input as a comedian and former TEDx speaker. It's been fascinating watching all the videos and hearing potential candidates […]

07/17/2023

Stand-Up Comedy Course, September 2023

In September I'm teaching the Comedysportz Stand-up comedy course in Thoughtworks, Manchester. Book at this link Have you ever thought of getting up on stage to make people laugh? It can be a nerve-wracking experience, but it doesn't have to be. In this 8-week comedy course, we'll teach you all the skills you need to […]

06/23/2023

TEDx Warrington 2023, reflections on 2022.

Has it been a whole year since Warrington Tedx? It was amazing to be part of TEDx Warrington in 2022. With gears set in motion for this year's event in November, I thought it time to reflect on what has happened since and provide a few tips for anyone wanting to stand on the red […]

03/22/2023

Improv Skills for Sales - Podcast Interview.

Can improv help your business process?

01/31/2023

Getting the Right Balance.

Can comedy improve your presentation skills?

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John Cooper