2-Day Sketch Comedy Workshop with Emily Higgson
Ever wanted to write and perform your own comedy sketches? Obsessed with Saturday Night Live? Looking for an introduction into scriptwriting?
This two-day workshop teaches the fundamentals of sketch writing, editing, and performance. Whether you’re a beginner or already dabbling in comedy, this class will help you develop your ideas into fully formed sketches.
Timing:
📅 Saturday, 26 July 2025 – 13:00 to 17:00
📅 Sunday, 27 July 2025 – 13:00 to 17:00
📍 Utrecht Summer Comedy Fest, Parijsboulevard 178 Utrecht
🎟️ €75 per day / €135 for both days (includes show ticket 26 July 2025 – 20.00 to 21.00 at the Oudegracht 36 Utrecht.)
Day 1 – Writing & Idea Generation (26 July 2025 13.00 – 17.00)
- Learn the basics of sketch comedy: what makes a great sketch?
- Explore different types of sketches and comedic structures
- Brainstorm and develop original sketch ideas
- Take-home assignment: write a short sketch based on what you’ve learned
Day 2 – Editing & Performance (27 July 2025 13.00 – 17.00)
- Read through scripts and receive constructive feedback
- Learn how to sharpen your sketches through editing
- Discover performance and staging techniques
- Workshop your sketches for maximum comedic impact
Do I need to attend both days?
The first day of the class will teach you the basics of writing sketches, and the second day will be focused on giving feedback and learning to polish and improve the joke structure of your sketches. It is possible to only attend Day 1 of the workshop, and then email your sketches for feedback at a later time.
Who should join?
This workshop is for anyone who enjoys comedy, writing, or performing.
No prior experience is necessary. Whether you want to turn funny ideas into structured sketches or are curious about how sketch comedy works, this class will give you the tools to get started.
About the instructor
Emily Higgson is standup comedian and sketch performer at Boom Chicago. She has written and performed sketches at theatres in Amsterdam, Germany, and the UK, and is currently touring her two-woman show Mouthy Broads across Europe. Emily has experience teaching sketch and standup workshops throughout Amsterdam and Belgium.
Limited spots available. Book now and start sketching your comedy brain to life.