Ian Billings Speaker | Creative

Ian Billings

Stand-up comedy for kids!

A comprehensive insight into the work and mind of Ian Billings. He gives either a speech on the techniques used to draw on children’s imagination or workshops demonstrating the major elements of his successful programmes!

Ian’s workshops for kids are a great way to introduce character building, understand how to create fascinating story locations and learn about narrative structure.

As an international kid’s comic he has galloped across the world with his acclaimed stand-up comedy show for kids. His infectious glee and vaudevillian skill takes the audience on a giggle-filled, chuckle-stuffed romp through his mad mind!

Ian has written comedy for some of the greatest names from the Golden Age of Children’s UK TV and his popular children’s books and increasing fan base includes audiences in Qatar, Thailand, Moscow, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Cyprus and Egypt.

Testimonials from Teachers

“Best thing I’ve seen in this school in thirty years!”

– Iain Blaxall, Teacher, Norwich School

“The pupils you worked with during the day were so inspired by you that they still have not stopped talking about it. Parents, governors and pupils laughed all the way through your performance. The friends of the school have asked if we could book you to come every year as they were so impressed.”

– Karen Foster, Teacher, William Stukeley School

“The children were incredibly motivated and inspired by your performance and workshop and as a result there has been a big shift in the enthusiasm for writing particularly the boys. Some have sent up a lunchtime writing club. There was great amusement regarding the workshop and children were excited to see that writing can be such fun! As a school we can only watch as the impact of this unfolds! Many thanks for a very inspiration and unconventional approach to writing.”

– Mrs Carter, Teacher, Seabrooke Primary School

“Everybody - children, teachers and non-teaching staff, thoroughly enjoyed your workshops throughout the day and particularly your hilarious show. The children were so enthused by you and you really got across the message that reading and writing can be fun. We look forward to welcoming you to our school again sometime in the future."

– Darryl Evans, Teacher, Llangewydd Junior School