by ToniKent | Jan 19, 2022 | Performing, podcast, Stand up
Last night I delivered my first in-person stand up performance of 2022 and, at first, I was terrified! If you’d like to feel the same way, try performing in front of a very small group of people where you can make direct eye contact. And then try making them...
by ToniKent | Dec 2, 2021 | Performing, Social Mobility, Stand up, Storytelling
I had the incredible pleasure of delivering a storytelling and stand up session at Microsoft yesterday which necessitated a trip to London Town. But, unlike the session, it wasn’t all plain sailing. So, in case you’d like a little reminder on how to plan...
by ToniKent | Nov 17, 2021 | Performing, Stand up
All hail Woodley Afternoon Women’s Institute! Having married a Woodley man it felt like a bit of a home advantage (and someone there knew my in-laws – the trouble I’m going to get in! ?). Brilliant group, fantastic atmosphere, lots of laughs...
by ToniKent | Mar 5, 2020 | Compering, Performing, Stand up
Having run lots of events I know how hard it is to pull a successful ‘do’ together. Booking performers, managing ticket sales, bringing in catering and often sweeping up afterwards. It’s a stressful business. Today, I’m fortunate that all I...
by ToniKent | Jan 17, 2020 | Stand up
I love the WI. Having performed for dozens of groups and with bookings stretching out to 2021 (know this if you know nothing else, they are organised) it has been my absolute pleasure to meet hundreds of women who are hell-bent on supporting not only their fellow...
by ToniKent | Oct 16, 2019 | Giving back, Performing, Stand up
It was my absolute privilege to perform stand up at the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent day hospice in Newbury yesterday. The decision to do so was inspired by the care that the hospice services in Berkshire showed my brother-in-law’s wife, Paula (pictured left with...
