Primarily this event is open to anyone wanting to try their hand at stand up comedy but really it's for anyone (musicians, story tellers, actors, teachers, workshop leaders, speechifiers etc.) who want to sharpen up their stagecraft and get some laughs aloing the way. Decribed by one participant as, "A crash course in feeling comfortable in front of people".

The workshops are open to anyone from complete beginner and upwards. The workshops are led by an incredibly experienced professional stand up comedian and workshop leader Paul "Silky" White.

Free-wheeling stand up and barnstorming songs from one of the safest pairs of hands in the business, performing internationally since 1994. Silky is a triple threat: comedian, musician, improviser. No two shows are the same, but they’re all joyful. You’ll laugh, you’ll be open-mouthed as he invents entire songs live, and you’ll be humming the tunes for years.

QUOTES ABOUT SILKY'S WORKSHOPS

“Silky gets it and so will you… focused on exactly what we needed to progress. Practical, insightful, brilliant.” - Chris Percy

“Brilliant workshop- you share your wisdom and valuable knowledge freely. Whether beginner, some experience or just curious- the teachings are superb. And it was great fun too!” - Pauline

“A wonderful opportunity to do something different and learn about yourself under pressure. And most importantly, have a laugh!”
Trudi, Hult Ashridge, Corporate Workshop Client

”Silky arranged an outstanding night of comedy for us that has gone down in history as one of our best ever events! Raucous laughter filled the room and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive from our guests…. Absolutely BRILLIANT! Thank you so much. What a fantastic evening! I'm so grateful. Thanks again, one of our best ever events!” - Mair Lewis, RWE

"The whole event went well and was very well received by our team… One of the best things was that it helped less confident team members open up and build confidence around their colleagues. The morning workshop was fun and certainly a talking point of the day …not just anyone can do what you guys do and it was successful because of the years of experience that culminates in your ability to confidently deliver the workshop - so the event will be remembered long after the cost is forgotten. I’m just a tight Yorkshireman. All in all, a really exciting thing to do” - Thomas, MD, Digitronix

THE WORKSHOPS @ The Ormidale Hotel, Brodick

Workshop day one. Saturday March 6th 10am-5pm
Workshop day two. Sunday March 7th 10am-5pm
Graduation show. Not compulsory but VERY safe and fun. Sunday March 7th 8pm

ACCOMODATION
We cannot provide accomodation however if you contact the Ormidale Hotel, Brodick directly by telephone they have arranged a "comics rate" for the weekend.

GIGS
We are arranging three shows leading up to the workshop weekend in Kilmory (3rd March), Lochranza (4th March) and Brodick (5th March).

QUOTE ABOUT SILKY'S SHOWS:

‘funny & clever’ Tim Minchin

‘He’s a right funny c*nt’ Richard Hawley

“far better guitar playing than is required for a comedy show” Stewart Lee

"not only is he funnier than me, but he is also better at the guitar. He, unlike me, is a fully rounded human being, and I am riddled with poisonous envy. See him if you must." Boo Hewerdine

‘a very, very funny fella … just brilliant’ John Bishop

"Not just a very funny comedian but someone who understands comedy and encourages other performers too. Lovely man!" Rory Bremner

"A natural storyteller" Chortle

'Brilliant musical act' List

‘Always brilliant’ Metro

‘Amazing’ Daily Post

“It’s difficult to explain why Silky is such an important comedian. All I can do is point you in the direction of his shows…” - Phill Jupitus