What to expect:
Over 10 weeks you will craft a short comedy set and have the opportunity to perform to a friendly audience. You will learn how to use comedic devices used by professional comedians and work together as a group to support and champion each other as you explore your comedy for yourself. Everyone will receive personal feedback on their material throughout the course.
We will play games, exercises and psychological theory to help you bring your unique personality, experience and charisma to the stage. It will be a chance to have fun, meet new friends and remember your identity alongside being a parent or grandparent.
Facilitators:
Angie Belcher is an award-winning comedian, comedy educator and mother based in Bristol. Angie is very used to gigs with babies, running the pioneering Aftermirth, Daytime Comedy Club for parents for many years. Angie has been collaborating with Lizzy Humber since 2022 offering M/Others on the Mic courses and Daylight Sessions Comedy.
Lizzy Humber is a local producer and performer. During the course I am mainly in charge of biscuits, toys and the WhatsApp chat.
Designed for Parents:
Parents on the Mic is a performance space is open to all parents, carers and garndparents - inclusive of pregnant people, mothers, fathers, non-binary parents, trans parents, intersex parents, queer parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, surrogate parents, bereaved parents. This is not an exclusive list. You are welcome to have your children with you, but you must be responsible for them at all times or bring an additional supervising adult.
Children Welcome:
Children of all ages are welcome with you. This course is designed by parents, for parents. Children are welcome to be themselves. There will be an offering of early years toys to play with and space for buggies. Older children are equally welcome, but please note there is likely to be some adult themes and language. The course is held at Exeter Central Library which has a fantastic children’s library in case friends or family are able to support you attending, or if you need to take a break to have a walk around.
Key Information:
Dates and Times:
Mondays 10am -12noon at Exeter Library
8 x 2 hour masterclasses with Angie – 6, 13, 20 October (week off for half term), 3, 10, 17, 24 November, 1 December
Group rehearsal (self directed session) – 8 December
Share your set or enjoy from the audience – 15 December
WhatsApp Group:
You will have the option to join a closed WhatsApp group, where you can share favourite comedians, set ideas and stay connected if you miss a session.
Costs:
All places are subsidised by National Lottery Community Fund, Exeter Library and M/Others on the Mic as part of the 1 year Creativity and Parenthood Project, produced by M/Others on the Mic.
If cost is a barrier to taking part please get in touch with Lizzy to request a fully funded or pay what you can place.
