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Tim Ferguson Comedy Writing Forums
In a startling expose on how to write comedy the secrets of the comedian will be revealed. What makes us laugh? What are the principles behind a good joke and narrative comedy? And what is it we find so goddamn attractive about those who make us laugh?
WHEN: 14/08/2010 to 04/09/2010
WHERE: See details below
STATE: National
COUNTRY: AUS
Tim Ferguson offers the answers to these age old questions and shows you how to write comedy — simply and effectively —much to the dismay of the
comedy industry.
TIM FERGUSON has had over 25 years experience in writing TV comedy and sitcoms. As a member of the Doug Anthony Allstars (DAAS) he toured internationally for over a decade—the group was the biggest-selling act at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for nine years running.
He co-produced, wrote and directed the comedy/drama series Shock Jock and was host and writer of the Logie Award-winning Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush. He has appeared on numerous TV programs including: ABC TV’s The Glasshouse and The Einstein Factor and in 2003 was the host of Big Brother Insider.
Tim is the author of the bestselling political satire, Left, Right & Centre and has been a contributor of opinion pieces and features for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.
Tim currently lectures in Narrative Comedy and Screenwriting at RMIT School of Media & Communication and hosts forums and workshops on comedy writing
nationally.
SAT 14 AND SUN 15 AUGUST
AFTRS open channel
narrative comedy writing course
AFTRS - Sydney
SAT 21 AND SUN 22 AUGUST
AFTRS open channel
Narrative comedy writing course
Melbourne
Level 4, 2 Russell Street
9 - 5pm
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4
Brisbane Writers Festival
Function: host 70 min satirical session with Richard Fidler
