Testimonials

Theo’s Comedy Skool gave me the opportunity to try stand-up comedy in front of an audience of over 120 people on a professional comedy night. Before the workshop began I had no intention to carry on in stand-up after the course had finished, but 3 years later I’m still at it.

Thanks to Theo’s advice and coaching I was picked to perform at the BBC’s ‘Stand Up If You Dare’ at the Glee Club Birmingham and have been privileged enough to support top stand-up comics such as Rob Rouse and Gary Delaney.

Theo’s Comedy Skool, the most perfect, exhilarating, terrifying and wonderful experience.  It changed my life forever.

Darren Mortiboy

Student 2013

I would recommend Theo and his comedy school to everyone. From anyone (like myself) with no idea or direction of how to approach comedy to people on the circuit now, there is still so much to be gained from Theo’s course. Completing Theo’s Comedy Skool provided me with so much and more than I’d expected, most importantly valuable feedback from of a man who knows what he’s on about.

Ben Stimpson

Student 2013

At work I was always considered a ‘Funny man’, but after problems at work
my confidence and enthusiasm fell through the floor. Then I signed up for Theo’s Comedy Skool and I thought, ‘I have nothing to lose’.

The process is iterative; you build your confidence, develop techniques and share funnies with Theo over the course.

 The gig itself was one of the best experiences of my life, you unclip the mic, drop your first funny and then it’s like waiting for your parachute to open. Laughter is one of the few responses you can ‘make’ someone do and frankly I love it.

I’ve gone on to gig over 30 times to audiences of up to 100 and most importantly I’ve got my confidence and enthusiasm back and I’m running my own business.

Theo is funny, inspiring and professional. Total legend.

Jason Coleman

Student 2015

Doing Theo’s course has changed my life in a massive way. It helped me fulfil a lifetime ambition to perform stand up.

This has in turn, got me over my fear of public speaking and generally boosted my confidence. Theo is extremely knowledgeable in the art of stand-up and helps you find the funny in your ideas.

James Ryan

Student 2013

Theo’s course was exactly what I needed.
From a complete beginner, he had me stage-ready in no time.
I’ve got the bug now, and there’s no bigger buzz than making a room of people laugh.
Thanks Theo…

Conrad Jagger

Student 2014

Overall, the workshop has helped me start as a comedian and given me my first ever stage experience

Theo is a brilliant “Headmaster” of the Skool and a one-on-one session with him will really help improve your skills as a comedian. He has lots of experience with comedians and really knows how to help people improve.

Connor O’Brien

Student 2014

I would recommend Theo’s Comedy Skool for all adrenalin junkies and wannabe stand-ups.

I signed up for the course and found a great insight into the stand-up world, it has helped me immensely and I’ve gone on to perform in front of audiences from 5 to 250 most notably at ‘The Glee Club’ in both Birmingham and Cardiff.

Theo is a warm and funny man with a wealth of experience.

Tim ‘Woody’ Woodfield

Student 2015

The Comedy Skool is part theatre workshop, part confidence building and part comedy think tank.

I would recommend the Comedy Skool to any new performer looking to take their first steps into the world of stand-up.

Peter Hill

Student 2015

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Random Nuggets

  • When I told people….
    ‘When I told people I wanted to be a comedian they laughed…well they’re not laughing now’ Bob Monkhouse.
  • Best feeling ever
    ‘Making and audience laugh was the best feeling ever, I had a great night’ – Nick Walker (first time comedian)
  • Reasons to have a go at stand-up….
    Reasons to have a go at stand-up. Increase your confidence, tick it off your bucket list, meet new people, have a laugh!

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More Nuggets

  • Is this my audience
    Try to get to see a venue before you perform there. Ask yourself, ‘is this my audience, will they get me?’
  • The better you know it…
    Before a show, record your set and play it back endlessly. The better you know it, the sharper your performance.
  • The magic formula
    The magic formula is ‘set up and punch’. Keep the set up tight and the punch will be harder.