Sandi Toksvig – a prolific comedian, writer, performer and presenter – is one of Britain’s most beloved personalities working across television, theatre and radio today. Renowned for her sharp mind and witty quips, Toksvig has enjoyed a successful career in radio, appearing on BBC Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and chairing The News Quiz from 2006 until 2015. In television, she is a popular comedy panellist and has frequently featured in programmes such as Whose Line is it Anyway?, Have I Got News for You and Mock the Week. In 2016 Toksvig replaced Stephen Fry as host on the BBC’s eccentric quiz show QI, making history by becoming the first female chair of a primetime comedy panel. Toksvig is also a respected writer and has created a diverse range shows for the stage. She has deconstructed Shakespeare with The Pocket Dream (1991, co-written with Elly Brewer) and penned the musical Big Night Out at the Little Palace Theatre (2002, music and lyrics by Dilly Keane). In 2012, Toksvig’s play Bully Boy opened at the St James Theatre to critical acclaim.
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Ever wondered how stand-up comedy really works - from discovering your voice to landing the perfect punchline? Join famed comedian, broadcaster and WOW Festival favourite Sandi Toksvig for an exclusive Stand-Up Comedy Workshop! Drawing on decades of experience on stage, radio, and television — including QI and beyond — Sandi will guide you through joke structure, storytelling, timing and performance with her signature wit and insight. Known not just for her comedy but for inspiring others, this workshop is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the most respected voices in British comedy and performance.