Someone I'd met on my stand-up comedy course forwarded me some information about this group and when I'd finished one of my stints at choir I decided to pop along. It's held in the upstairs function room of a pub near London Bridge and I find it a good place to go. It runs between 7pm and 9pm and there's 'happy hour' in the bar prior to 7pm, hence pints are really darn cheap. I think the oddest thing was encountering someone I'd worked with in the mid 90s again, which was an odd coincidence if nothing else.
The meetings tend to pan out like this: a number of writers submit their work which can consist of a 30 or indeed 50 minute script in advance and it's kept in a queue, ditto short sketches. All of which are performed by the professional actors who attend, so it brings it to life somewhat. Once it's complete then members of the group are allowed to comment and provide constructive criticism to the writer, who can then answer back at the end of this process. It's well worth it because where else can you receive such a thing? Believe me, as a writer, it's essential and feedback is really useful.
As for me, well it's Sketchmaggedon on 2nd September and I've written a sketch! I have sent it to my friend for comment/editing beforehand, but I will be submitting it. A big thank you to both Graham Trelfer and Robin Bailes for running the group - it's so appreciated by all who attend.
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