What we’re about
Despite it being ridiculously tempting to press the ‘generate description with AI’ button – I’m going to resist and type it out the ol’ timey way.
To put it succinctly: This is a ‘community’ for people who perform or are looking to perform Stand up comedy. At these events we’ll aim to do the following:
• Share material you’re working on and receive feedback.
• Chat about your recent gigs – the good and the bad!
• Receive tips/advice regarding your recent performances.
• Discuss the best ways to promote clips/make stuff go viral.
• Review/critique established comedians stand up shows.
• Weekly joke/material building exercises and tasks.
The ultimate goal of this Meet Up Group would be to start a weekly open mic night in Stratford (Which despite the huge population and fantastic transport links has no comedy nights). Once we’ve got a decent number of comedians who can commit to regularly performing, we can start approaching venues.
Why Am I Starting This?
Earlier this year, I took the plunge to start performing stand up because I was tired of the sitcom industry not wanting anything to do with unestablished writers. After 15 years, I was done with being told “We love it but come back to us when you’ve attached a celebrity or comedian to your script”. Maybe I will, maybe I won’t. Or Maybe I’ll become the ‘elusive talent’ they speak so highly of. Maybe I’ll be a ‘Stand up comedian’.
Aaand boy is it not easy. It’s a very different art form. And it will beat you up mentally more than any script rejection will. However, it’s ultimately very freeing as there’s far fewer gatekeepers. If you have the potential to be great, you can be. You can be undeniably great. Emphasis on ‘can be’, as it’s a long, arduous, trying path – and I’ve only taken baby steps so far. I believe to be great at stand up, you really need to just smash through those tough first 100 gigs. “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor”
I figured I can’t be the only one who’d like to be slightly less alone in the journey. So let’s unite like a secret underground communist/facist party, but with more laughs and less questionable opinions.
Heil Haha!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Calling All... Stand Up ComediansRoyal Entomological Society Garden - Stratford Cross, London
This is an event for all stand up comedians (Especially if you like to meet dome like structures). From the experienced performers to the folks who have yet to give it a try but would like to. I'm creating this weekly gathering, to help others, make friends, give and recieve advice, collaborate and eventually start our own Weekly Comedy Night in Stratford.
At this event, expect something similar to the following:
· Share material you’re working on and receive feedback.
· Chat about your recent gigs – the good and the bad!
· Receive tips/advice regarding your recent performances.
· Discuss the best ways to promote clips/make stuff go viral.
· Review/critique established comedians stand up shows.
· Weekly joke/material building exercises and tasks.There'll also be a Whatsapp Community to discuss/share/collab.
Stratford isn't as far out as you think:
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***According to TFL Website***
From Kings Cross St. Pancras - 6 mins (Via High Speed train)
From Liverpool Street - 7 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Canary Wharf - 9 mins (Via Jubilee Line)
From Tottenham Court Road - 14 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Camden Road - 19 mins (Via Overground)
From Paddington - 18 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Waterloo - 19 mins (Via Jubilee Line)If anybody is not sure how to break the ice, you can always watch a little 13 minute comedy I wrote and directed called 'Claire' a few years back and let me know your thoughts:
https://youtu.be/1iu_ha3ghK8Location: The Royal Entomological Society Garden - Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN
Basically, it's what you see in the photos. A outdoor dome which is perfect for hosting Meet Up events in the summer months. It's a 5 minute walk from the Stratford tube station exit (TAKE WESTFIELD EXIT) If you can't find it, it's next to:
Outpost Stratford (restaurant) - Building S5 Unit 5 Endeavour Square IQL, Westfield Ave, London E20 1HZ
Time: 7pm (This is when the event will start - this isn't an event which encourages people to turn up at random times, so please try and make it for 7pm :D )
- Exit Stratford tube station (Westfield Exit)
- Take the stairs and walk through 'The Street' (so you will pass Marks & Spencers, Shakeshack, Sports Direct, Balans)
- Turn left and continue walking towards the Olympic stadium. You will pass restaurants like Wahaca, The Real Greek and The Cow.
- Cross the road and walk for 1 minute. You will pass Itsu and turn right when you see Pret A Manger.
- Walk for a further 20 seconds and you should be able to see the little dome. To the right of it is Outpost restaurant.
- If lost call 07846537463
- Calling All... Stand Up ComediansRoyal Entomological Society Garden - Stratford Cross, London
This is an event for all stand up comedians (Especially if you like to meet dome like structures). From the experienced performers to the folks who have yet to give it a try but would like to. I'm creating this weekly gathering, to help others, make friends, give and recieve advice, collaborate and eventually start our own Weekly Comedy Night in Stratford.
At this event, expect something similar to the following:
· Share material you’re working on and receive feedback.
· Chat about your recent gigs – the good and the bad!
· Receive tips/advice regarding your recent performances.
· Discuss the best ways to promote clips/make stuff go viral.
· Review/critique established comedians stand up shows.
· Weekly joke/material building exercises and tasks.There'll also be a Whatsapp Community to discuss/share/collab.
Stratford isn't as far out as you think:
----------------
***According to TFL Website***
From Kings Cross St. Pancras - 6 mins (Via High Speed train)
From Liverpool Street - 7 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Canary Wharf - 9 mins (Via Jubilee Line)
From Tottenham Court Road - 14 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Camden Road - 19 mins (Via Overground)
From Paddington - 18 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Waterloo - 19 mins (Via Jubilee Line)If anybody is not sure how to break the ice, you can always watch a little 13 minute comedy I wrote and directed called 'Claire' a few years back and let me know your thoughts:
https://youtu.be/1iu_ha3ghK8Location: The Royal Entomological Society Garden - Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN
Basically, it's what you see in the photos. A outdoor dome which is perfect for hosting Meet Up events in the summer months. It's a 5 minute walk from the Stratford tube station exit (TAKE WESTFIELD EXIT) If you can't find it, it's next to:
Outpost Stratford (restaurant) - Building S5 Unit 5 Endeavour Square IQL, Westfield Ave, London E20 1HZ
Time: 7pm (This is when the event will start - this isn't an event which encourages people to turn up at random times, so please try and make it for 7pm :D )
- Exit Stratford tube station (Westfield Exit)
- Take the stairs and walk through 'The Street' (so you will pass Marks & Spencers, Shakeshack, Sports Direct, Balans)
- Turn left and continue walking towards the Olympic stadium. You will pass restaurants like Wahaca, The Real Greek and The Cow.
- Cross the road and walk for 1 minute. You will pass Itsu and turn right when you see Pret A Manger.
- Walk for a further 20 seconds and you should be able to see the little dome. To the right of it is Outpost restaurant.
- If lost call 07846537463
- Calling All... Stand Up ComediansRoyal Entomological Society Garden - Stratford Cross, London
This is an event for all stand up comedians (Especially if you like to meet dome like structures). From the experienced performers to the folks who have yet to give it a try but would like to. I'm creating this weekly gathering, to help others, make friends, give and recieve advice, collaborate and eventually start our own Weekly Comedy Night in Stratford.
At this event, expect something similar to the following:
· Share material you’re working on and receive feedback.
· Chat about your recent gigs – the good and the bad!
· Receive tips/advice regarding your recent performances.
· Discuss the best ways to promote clips/make stuff go viral.
· Review/critique established comedians stand up shows.
· Weekly joke/material building exercises and tasks.There'll also be a Whatsapp Community to discuss/share/collab.
Stratford isn't as far out as you think:
----------------
***According to TFL Website***
From Kings Cross St. Pancras - 6 mins (Via High Speed train)
From Liverpool Street - 7 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Canary Wharf - 9 mins (Via Jubilee Line)
From Tottenham Court Road - 14 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Camden Road - 19 mins (Via Overground)
From Paddington - 18 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Waterloo - 19 mins (Via Jubilee Line)If anybody is not sure how to break the ice, you can always watch a little 13 minute comedy I wrote and directed called 'Claire' a few years back and let me know your thoughts:
https://youtu.be/1iu_ha3ghK8Location: The Royal Entomological Society Garden - Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN
Basically, it's what you see in the photos. A outdoor dome which is perfect for hosting Meet Up events in the summer months. It's a 5 minute walk from the Stratford tube station exit (TAKE WESTFIELD EXIT) If you can't find it, it's next to:
Outpost Stratford (restaurant) - Building S5 Unit 5 Endeavour Square IQL, Westfield Ave, London E20 1HZ
Time: 7pm (This is when the event will start - this isn't an event which encourages people to turn up at random times, so please try and make it for 7pm :D )
- Exit Stratford tube station (Westfield Exit)
- Take the stairs and walk through 'The Street' (so you will pass Marks & Spencers, Shakeshack, Sports Direct, Balans)
- Turn left and continue walking towards the Olympic stadium. You will pass restaurants like Wahaca, The Real Greek and The Cow.
- Cross the road and walk for 1 minute. You will pass Itsu and turn right when you see Pret A Manger.
- Walk for a further 20 seconds and you should be able to see the little dome. To the right of it is Outpost restaurant.
- If lost call 07846537463
- Calling All... Stand Up ComediansRoyal Entomological Society Garden - Stratford Cross, London
This is an event for all stand up comedians (Especially if you like to meet dome like structures). From the experienced performers to the folks who have yet to give it a try but would like to. I'm creating this weekly gathering, to help others, make friends, give and recieve advice, collaborate and eventually start our own Weekly Comedy Night in Stratford.
At this event, expect something similar to the following:
· Share material you’re working on and receive feedback.
· Chat about your recent gigs – the good and the bad!
· Receive tips/advice regarding your recent performances.
· Discuss the best ways to promote clips/make stuff go viral.
· Review/critique established comedians stand up shows.
· Weekly joke/material building exercises and tasks.There'll also be a Whatsapp Community to discuss/share/collab.
Stratford isn't as far out as you think:
----------------
***According to TFL Website***
From Kings Cross St. Pancras - 6 mins (Via High Speed train)
From Liverpool Street - 7 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Canary Wharf - 9 mins (Via Jubilee Line)
From Tottenham Court Road - 14 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Camden Road - 19 mins (Via Overground)
From Paddington - 18 mins (Via Elizabeth Line)
From Waterloo - 19 mins (Via Jubilee Line)If anybody is not sure how to break the ice, you can always watch a little 13 minute comedy I wrote and directed called 'Claire' a few years back and let me know your thoughts:
https://youtu.be/1iu_ha3ghK8Location: The Royal Entomological Society Garden - Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN
Basically, it's what you see in the photos. A outdoor dome which is perfect for hosting Meet Up events in the summer months. It's a 5 minute walk from the Stratford tube station exit (TAKE WESTFIELD EXIT) If you can't find it, it's next to:
Outpost Stratford (restaurant) - Building S5 Unit 5 Endeavour Square IQL, Westfield Ave, London E20 1HZ
Time: 7pm (This is when the event will start - this isn't an event which encourages people to turn up at random times, so please try and make it for 7pm :D )
- Exit Stratford tube station (Westfield Exit)
- Take the stairs and walk through 'The Street' (so you will pass Marks & Spencers, Shakeshack, Sports Direct, Balans)
- Turn left and continue walking towards the Olympic stadium. You will pass restaurants like Wahaca, The Real Greek and The Cow.
- Cross the road and walk for 1 minute. You will pass Itsu and turn right when you see Pret A Manger.
- Walk for a further 20 seconds and you should be able to see the little dome. To the right of it is Outpost restaurant.
- If lost call 07846537463
