In this workshop, stand up comedian Kai Samra will teach you the fundamentals of stand-up comedy, TV writing and how to pursue a career in the arts. The workshop will help you find quick ways of getting into a creative space, help you find your voice and take away some nerves. Kai will also talk about his own journey from homelessness, staying in a youth homeless shelter called Centrepoint, to establishing his own career in the field of comedy.
Together, you’ll explore how you can also establish your own journey in this field as well as tapping into your own emotional space when you enter gigs, auditions and writing rooms. This will include looking at personal preparation techniques, finding ways to feel comfortable in your own skin, and using your own idiosyncrasies to support your choices.
About Kai Samra
Award winning comedian Kai Samra has quickly risen to become one of the most exciting acts on the circuit today. His ★★★★★ critically acclaimed debut show Underclass has been filmed for an Amazon Prime comedy special, was followed by three sell-out runs at Soho Theatre and was recommended by The Guardian, The Observer and was in the list of best shows at the Edinburgh Fringe by Fest Mag. He has performed live and been featured on Celebrity Pointless, Ranganation, ITV2’s Stand Up Sketch Show, The Now Show BBC3.
★★★★★ ‘It is genuinely exciting to imagine what Samra will go on to achieve…’ – Ed Fest
★★★★★ ‘A star in the making’ – Radio Haha
★★★★ – Evening Standard
★★★★ – Fest Mag
★★★★ – The List
★★★★ – Broadway World
’One of the most remarkable stand up shows we saw at this years Edinburgh Fringe’ – The British Comedy Guide
‘A future star’ – The Guardian
