Funny You Should Say That

Funny You Should Say That is an introductory workshop in funny writing, running from 12:00 to 14:00 on Saturday 28 November at The Downstairs Bar in the White Rock Hotel, 1-10 White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JU. It's a two-hour session that pulls from a few different places: stand-up comedy writing, ad libbing, improv and flash fiction. The idea is to bring those together rather than treating them as separate things, so you'll be working with the timing of a joke, the spontaneity of improv and the brevity of flash fiction all in one go.

It's pitched as a chance to fire up your imagination, write and even grab the mic if you're feeling up to it. You don't need any experience to join in — no previous writing, no comedy background, nothing like that. The only things you're expected to bring are a sense of humour and a willingness to have a laugh. If you've ever wanted to try your hand at writing something funny but weren't sure where to start, this is a low-pressure way to get a few pages down and maybe hear them read aloud.

The whole thing takes place in the Downstairs Bar at the White Rock Hotel, which they describe as having chilled vibes — a relaxed spot to spend a Saturday afternoon rather than a formal classroom. It's a midday session, so you're in and out in two hours, leaving the rest of your weekend intact. Advance tickets are available through Ticket Tailor, and it runs from 12:00 to 14:00 on Saturday 28 November.