Comedy skills workshops

Ever wanted to try stand-up comedy but don't know where to start? Want to find your comedy voice? I can help.

Perhaps you're a seasoned speaker doing half-hour presentations and want to see how you can add humour to your delivery. Or maybe you even want to add a TEDx talk to your bucket list

I teach stand-up comedy skills in two ways. Through a stand-up comedy course with ComedySportz, and 1-to-1 private sessions.

What we cover ;

  • Compering (Mcing)
  • Finding your comedy voice
  • Generating material & joke writing
  • Stage presence
  • Storytelling
  • Dealing with hecklers
  • When to use slide decks (for talks)

The humour muscles we develop for use on stage help off stage too. We look at how to use humour at work, to confidence and achieve career goals.

Sound good? Get in touch.

Stand Up Comedy Course Manchester - with John Cooper Comedysportz
Comedy skills workshop with John Cooper at Google Digital Garage Manchester.
Comedy skills workshop with John Cooper at Google Digital Garage Manchester.

Face 2 Face or online? Both can work.

Face-to-face sessions are great fun and very practical, they help with body language too. Online sessions can cover most areas, but the body language part is a lot different. Online sessions are really helpful if you're delivering talks online with platforms like zoom. Online workshops make the most of a webcam window.

A little bit about Improv

Improv is an incredibly fun way to build confidence and develop skills. It’s not about trying to be funny, or cracking a joke at the expense of a teammate - improv uses games as a way to learn and develop. And it works fast.

Testimonials

"Amazing what can change in one hour, John’s process transformed how we prepare for sales conversations to significantly improve delivery and rapport."

Ian Stone, Founder, Smile Reader

"Really got my brain going!"

John Knott, Zola Systems

"John made sure to explain the relevance of each game to our specific work, which went a long way to get buy-in from the team and senior management. We found the workshop enjoyable, eye-opening and motivating"

-Tom Parson, Manchester Technology Centre.

"A different and refreshing way of looking at the skills that we use in presenting. I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop!"

- Raj Patel MBE

"a real master in the craft of improvised speaking."

- Andy Atkins, Resonant

“I came away with more confidence and an understanding that I can talk about topics that I’m passionate about in a way to engage the  audience” 

- Ollie, Business Growth Hub

"Got a lot from it. Hope to implement in my workplace."

Manchester Business Growth Hub

"Amazing workshop, thank you for making the storytelling so much fun"

The Coalville Hero Project

"Excellent workshop on telling your story"

Jax Lovelock - Dewsbury Park Mansion

“Excellent session. John made us feel at ease and have fun whilst giving us valuable advice and skills.”

Liz Whitely

"Brilliant – straight away comfortably out of my comfort zone!"

Business Growth Hub

“Eye-opening and something that I'd do again”

David Norris

“Scary but loads of fun too, brilliant.”

Terry Corbett

"Really enjoyed it and got out of my comfort zone."

Connor Aston

About John

You might find me hosting an event, making funny happen with my improv comedy gang, or teaching a stand-up workshop. I've done hundreds of stand-up comedy gigs, supported TV names on tour and am a TEDx speaker too.

John Cooper
Comedian & artist.
2024
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