"Dear Bobby and John,

What an amazing weekend. I really never dreamed how much fun it would be . I know Nic enjoyed it just as much. We haven't stopped talking about it.  Everyone should have a go at this!

Thanks again"

Chantale Brosseau

"Dear John, Bobby 

Thank you so much for a great time. Fantastic for building self-confidence. I hoped it would be useful, but it exceeded all my expectations. "

Nic Gee

"All of John's stagecraft & techniques will apply to everyday life; workplace presentations, during meetings or just telling jokes in the pub. Bobby's skill at finding the "core" of a gag & eliminating the rest was superb, as was seeing his effortless (or seemingly effortless!) technique. John and Bobby are the entertainment world's best "secret" double act. The combination provided the the complete picture in tems of laearning and applying stand-up skills. The whole weekend passed in a blur of laughter, teamwork & a sense of acheivement. This was one of my best ever Christmas presents."

David Killip

"Just wanted to say that I had a fabulous time, the whole experience from arrival to leaving was fantastic. It was immensely interesting, well constructed and a real good laugh. I have learnt so much in 30 hours to last me a lifetime. How to walk, talk and engage people. Fantastic weekend full of laughter & fun. Great food and accommodation and of course company. Thank you for all your effort, support and encouragement"

Michele Lewis

"A brilliant weekend! I've enjoyed it immensely. I thought it was going to be good from the information beforehand, but it surpassed these expectations easily..... so much more enjoyable that just a weekend away in a fabulous hotel (which it was too)...there's a great feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction of having "had a go" with nothing to lose and all to gain."

Dave Parkin

The Mill and Old Swan

"Dear Bobby & John,

...the whole concept you've come up in terms of the course and combining it with a weekend break works so well because it puts the daunting task of getting up on stage and making people laugh into such a relaxed and friendly environment that by the end it feels like the most natural thing in the world.
I know you both said it was impossible to teach us in 30 hours what you've learnt in 30 years, but I know that I learnt things from you that I'll remember for the next 30 years." 

Marc Hernandez

"Dear Bobby, John

Thank you all so much for a fun filled weekend of laughter, silliness and hilarity!! I haven't laughed so much in such a long time! 

You took me from being a respectable middle class lady (well that's what I think I am!) to a dumb blonde cockney telling funny stories!...."

Perusha Lawrence

"I thoroughly enjoyed the 24 hours or so we spent at the Mill last week...the stagecraft sessions were fascinating...the material sessions with Bobby were great fun and working in smaller groups made it easier for all of us..."

Liz Ward

"Hi Bobby and John

I just wanted to say thanks for a great weekend. It was a lot of fun and, after our own stand-up show on Saturday, I felt I'd really acheived a lot. The best thing about the whole weekend was the sense of support from the whole group...thanks again for a lot of laughs."

Lucy Allison

What a fantastic concept you've come up with, which gave me and I'm sure all of my fellow students a most unusual and enjoyable weekend in very pleasant surroundings.
The care and patience that you took with all of us to ensure that we stretched ourselves beyond our usual comfort level - but not so far that we became overly nervous or embarrassed, is a great skill.
You both have a kind demeanour and a gentle way of getting the best out of people. I couldn't think of two better tutors to help me hone what little performing talent I may have.
So gentlemen, thank you once again for an excellent weekend course."

Clive Thomas

Bobby and John are very supportive ....."

"Dear John & Bobby,

Just a note to say ta very much for a fantastic, and very interesting, experience. I learned lots, had great fun, and feel to have had a terrific 
confidence boost. I guess the way that works is that if you can get up and make a fool of yourself in public, then there ain't much you can't do!

Thanks to everyone involved but, of course, specially to you two."

Mike Gross