Sketchy Bizness: An Introduction to Sketch Comedy

Explore how wild ideas can turn into standalone scenes through physical play, text work, & group collaboration.

In Sketchy Bizness, dive into the strange and hilarious world of sketch - short, self-contained scenes that tell complete stories in comic and unexpected ways. Over 10 hours across two days, actors Pooja Anna Pant and Sumit Rawat will guide you through playful theatre exercises and creative prompts designed to turn your oddest ideas into fully formed scenes.

The workshop offers a supportive, high-energy space to experiment, laugh, and discover your unique voice in performance. It draws from NDLS’s decade-long practice of sketch as an incubator for new talent and original storytelling. NDLS has served as an incubation space for writers, actors, and designers, dedicated to keeping the city’s theatre scene vibrant and inventive. This workshop is part of their ongoing effort to make the city a little weirder, one group at a time.

Schedule:

Saturday, 29 November - 11 AM to 4 PM

Sunday, 30 November - 11 AM to 4 PM

About the Facilitators:

Pooja Anna Pant: An actor, singer-songwriter and co-director of the NDLS ensemble. She is a member of the Tadpole Repertory and has also worked with companies such as CROW, Third Space Collective and Disney India. Also a drama teacher and facilitator, she emphasises learning through play.

Sumit Rawat: An actor, improvisor and member of the NDLS ensemble, Sumit works extensively with Playground improv. He leads workshops on drama-based learning and creates theatre with and for children.