Whether you’re a seasoned veteran, an up and coming open mic act or a comedy lover who would like to learn some of the secrets of the trade, you’d be very welcome at my improv for stand-up workshops to learn the tricks of the trade.
I also offer directing services, either to help work on crowd work and spontaneity or to help craft solo shows. Acts I have worked with recently include Susie McCabe, David Eagle, Paul F Taylor, Tadiwa Mahlunge, Ed Patrick, Louise Leigh, Robert White and Pauline Eyre. Acts that have worked with me have gone on to win the Mervin Stutter Pick of the Fringe, been nominated in the ISH Edinburgh Awards and appeared on Have I Got News For You and The Now Show.
Happy to offer an hourly rate or a package deal. For more detail please contact me on ben.vandervelde@hotmail.co.uk
“Ben is a phenomenal MC: sharp, original and proper funny. A good man to learn from in my opinion.”
“I have been doing stand up for two decades but Ben’s workshop taught me things I still hadn’t learned. He’s encouraged me to bust out of my scripted straitjacket and be more playful on stage. Would recommend this workshop to any comic no matter what their level.”
“The workshop was brilliant! The four hours flew by. Ben is very generous and has a really positive “can do” attitude towards comedy. I left feeling a lot stronger as a comic.”
“Before Ben’s enjoyable and productive workshop, I didn’t feel very confident talking to the audience. Within six months of doing the workshop I was offered my first TV hosting job and I felt prepared and excited for it.”