Courses
LEVEL 1.
When was the last time you laughed so much you nearly peed yourself?
Are you crushed under a weight of responsibilities?
Have you forgotten how to play?
It's said that improv is a gateway drug to finding out what really makes you tick. For some people, it's improv. For some, it's the first step to stand up, writing, acting, podcasting, public speaking, travelling, moving out, changing jobs, starting a festival, making a show, writing sketches, taking a break.
Here we cover improv fundamentals through the lens of “truth in comedy” and building comedic relationships.
Try it. If you don’t like it after the first hour, I’ll give you your money back.
COURSE DATES:
Two day INTENSIVE:
Jan 9th 11am - 5pm
Jan 10th 12pm - 3pm
Location: The Digital Hub, Thomas St
EARLY BIRD - €250
Full fee €300 (from Jan 5th)
Testimonials
“A mere mention of this Monoscenes course seemed to make any past pupils’ eyes light up, and I’d never seen anything surpass that much hype, yet now I won’t just beam about it, I’ll make you sign up on the spot - for your own good. Kelly is a national treasure!” ”
“Monoscenes was the best class I ever took. Kelly is a fantastic teacher who brings out the best in her students in a fun and friendly environment ”
“You’d be hard pressed to find a coach and a course of such passion and fun. Experience freedom of expression and nurturing of creativity that will feed you mind, body and soul.”
Level 2.
We will build on the fundamentals established in L1 with particular focus on improv forms; The Armando, The Montage, The Cocktail Party and building strong two person scenes.
COURSE DATES
Starts Tuesday January 13th (runs for 8 weeks w/showcase)
Location: The Digital Hub, Thomas St.
Cost: EARLY BIRD - €350
Full price €400 (from Jan 5th)
“The Stoke Commedia Course was the most fun I’ve ever had in an improv class. The combination of the physicality and larger than life characters of the Commedia style mixed with the anything-goes playfulness of long-form improv is a recipe for joyful, chaotic fun. This is a completely unique class that’s delivered brilliantly by Kelly Shatter - a must for an improviser looking to add something special to their repertoire”
Level 3
For those who’ve completed L1 and L2 with Stoke.
We will build on the fundamentals established in L2; solid scene work, navigating the world of the show and group scenes.
We will also work one thematic improv, further developing group mind and furthering the group’s capacity for play!
COURSE DATES
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Write Your Show
Write Your Show
An 8-Week Course + 2-Week Writing Window
Starts 17th January 2026
Saturdays · 9.30–11.30am
All levels of experience welcome
Have the impulse to create but don’t know where to start?
Already started but can’t finish?
Finished… but it wasn’t fun?
This course is for you.
This is a fun, structured, and supportive space to develop your own show, whether you’re brand new to writing or already have an idea that needs shaping.
Over 7 weeks of guided 2-hour workshops, you’ll take your idea from concept to first draft, supported by expert mentorship and a committed creative group. You’ll then have a 2-week writing window to refine your work before sharing it with the group(in person) for the final 8th class.
Why this course works
Work developed by participants in this course has gone on to win awards, play major venues (including the Ambassador and the Olympia), appear at Dublin & Edinburgh Fringe, Scene + Heard, and tour across Ireland and the UK.
The results come from a process that’s playful, rigorous, and rooted in real-world experience.
What you’ll work on
*Tap into your authentic voice and break through creative blocks
*Develop and refine a first draft of your show
*Receive thoughtful group feedback and guidance
*Option to deepen your work with 1:1 dramaturgical coaching (optional, additional fee)
*Later in the year, there will be an optional opportunity to perform in a fully produced showcase, with an additional fee to cover venue, production, and marketing costs.
*Learn tools you can return to again and again as a creator
The course is led by Kelly Shatter, drawing on 20+ years of professional experience as a performer, writer, and mentor.
Practical details
Places are very limited to keep the group focused and well supported.
Location: zoom plus in person (city centre )meeting for final class.
Early Bird Fee: €420 (until Jan 5th)
Full Course Fee: €490
Artist discounts and instalment options may be available, please mention this in the form.
“Kelly’s guidance, support, honesty and kindness were instrumental to my writing process at a very critical time. It changed my outlook on my work.
After the course had ended, I received funding to develop my play”
“This course was one of the best things I did for myself creatively and emotionally in 2023. Even with no theatre background, I ended up with a piece I was proud of and the unforgettable memory of performing it. ”
“The tools and skills the solo show course provided me with have been invaluable throughout the writing process. And even though I am learning other ways to create on the programme I am currently on, I always return to what I learned on Solo Show. I would say it’s my foundation for creating now. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to you for the entire experience. It has opened up a whole new world for me and helped me to develop another career that I never believed was possible.””
“Kelly is an attentive teacher who is great at freeing people’s playful energy. She somehow builds more trust in your work, the more you feel free to be playful about it”