Create a new character, unlock your creativity and find what makes you uniquely funny on our Character Comedy Lab.

Join the long-standing tradition of character comics on the UK comedy scene (Diane Morgan, Victoria Wood, Alan Partridge, Lolly Adefope etc).

Find freedom, joy and hilarity in yourself, by pretending to be somebody else. Over 10 weeks you’ll be workshopping your own comedy character(s), exploring how to improvise and find new ideas in front of an audience, as well as how to generate material and take jokes from page to stage. You’ll walk away with a host of practical skills required to improve your writing and performance, feedback from peers and industry professionals, and a short new character act to build on further. There is a public sharing at the end of the course.

The Lab is run by the fabulous Jonathan Oldfield, with support from multiple guest artists.

This is an intensive and supportive environment suitable for anyone interested in trying solo character comedy in a positive and nurturing space.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

• Sat 3^rd Oct – session 1 (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 10^th Oct – session 2 (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 17^th Oct – session 3 (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 24^th Oct – session 4 (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 31^st Oct – session 5 (10:00 – 12:30))
• Sat 7^th Nov – session 6  (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 14^th Nov – session 7 (10:00 – 12:30)5)
• Sat 21^st Nov – session 8 (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 28^th Nov – TECH (10:00 – 14:00)
• Sat 5^th Dec – SHOWCASE (10:00 – 14:00 with the showcase at noon)

We ask that participants commit to attending all 10 sessions. Please note the above is a rough outline and subject to change.

FEES:

£150 (Partial and full bursaries are available to those on Universal Credit and other welfare benefits. However, if cost is a barrier to participating, contact us at engagement@sohotheatre.com and we can discuss payment options

DEADLINE: Monday 7th September 2026 at noon

For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!