A LITTLE BIT ABOUT KERRY LEIGH

Kerry Leigh has been a professional comedian and compere for over 20 years and was the child star of the Operation board game TV ads. She has a deep appreciation of stationery and is particularly happy when she has a good quality notebook in her hand.

Kerry’s not-so-horrible history

Kerry is one of our most experienced and sought-after consultants and facilitators, having joined Laughology in its infancy. She has a talent for quickly building rapport with any group and is a captivating trainer and host.

Kerry was instrumental in designing and delivering our pioneering menopause awareness workshops, empowering staff to start conversations and implement support strategies for what had been previously a taboo subject at work. These are becoming especially popular in schools.

Each year, Laughology works with a charity to raise money by teaching stand-up comedy skills to people, culminating in a hugely entertaining performance night. Kerry has provided the training for these events in recent years, as well as compering them.

Kerry uses her own comedy skills to consistently deliver, using humour and laughter to ensure people take away new ways of thinking and tools to improve wellbeing, communication and performance.

Her excellent knowledge of psychology enables her to deliver across the spectrum of Laughology courses and workshops. She is currently training to achieve a Diploma in Psychotherapy.

Kerry has worked with many different schools, as well as colleges and universities, including:

Flakefleet Primary, St Georges International School and Cardiff University - FLIP-it Thinking
Devonshire Primary and Edgewick Community Primary - Bringing out the best in every child
Ripley Infant and Highfurlong SEN School – Wellbeing
Sandwell College- The psychology of humour and laughter; Presentation skills
City of Glasgow College - Menopause awareness
Berkhamsted Independent School - Stand up for confidence

And finally…

When Kerry sees a rainbow, she’s like a toddler on E numbers. She also loves the number 2 and was very excited at 22.22 on the 22.2.22. Having said this, she likes other numbers and natural phenomena too and will happily rock up to events whatever the time, date or weather.

Favourite children’s book?

Hard to choose just one! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl.

Funniest school-related moment?

Again, hard to choose just one! One day in primary school aged about 10, a future friend met me for the first time. It was lunchtime and I was laughing so hard that I was dribbling and fell into a classroom window.

Favourite teacher?

Mr Pickett (Drama teacher in High School in Australia): 'Pickett's the name, teaching's the game - have chalk, will travel'

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Stripper / actress / air hostess

What’s your go-to power pose and mantra?

The classic Wonder Woman power pose (hands on hips) really helps me get in the zone for facilitation and gigs. My go-to mantra: ‘I am powerful’ - helps when I am feeling small

More School Laughologists

Jim Rastall

Jim studied English and Classical Civilisation at Nottingham University and then Acting at the renowned Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, a school he chose almost entirely because Pete Postlethwaite had trained there. Sounds like unusually flimsy grounds on which to base such a big decision- until you realise that he only chose Nottingham University because he likes Robin Hoodaaa. and Classical Civilisation because he likes Gladiator and The Usborne Greek Myths series of books.

Sarah Creegan

Unlike many of the other Laughologists, Sarah doesn't have a background on stage or telly, so she hasn't rubbed shoulders with that many celebs. The best Sarah has to offer is that the Red Arrows flew over Lincoln hospital on the day she was born. And she once overhugged the gymnast Beth Tweddle at a railway station. There is now an injunction in place!

Stephanie Davies

Stephanie Davies grew up on the Isle of Man where she developed a belief in fairies which exists to this day. She has the smallest little fingers of any human being, ever, and can often be seen walking a cat on a lead in the Surrey village where she lives.

Laura Drury

Laura began her professional career as a performer, having trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Her passion lay in theatre; particularly Shakespeare. Unsurprisingly, as she’s now a Laughologist, Laura also excelled in comedy and farce. She always felt she had great comic… wait for it… timing!

Kerry Leigh

Dave Keeling

Dave ‘Billy Elliot’ Keeling grew up in a pit village in Nottinghamshire and was tap dancing three times a week by the age of ten. Never one to shy away from challenge and risk, he then moved into the world of acting and trained at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Victoria Maitland

Victoria grew up in the west country, but headed to the big lights and big city just after turning 18. After training professionally in acting and musical theatre she became somewhat of an expert in historical dance and can be seen being lifted, twirled and thrown around in the background of many a period drama.

Selina Brown

Selina used to work with Great Ormond Street Hospital, which ignited her passion for working with children. She was also a children’s entertainer, dressing up as princesses and clowns for loads of excitably bouncy, sugar-fuelled kids. She says it sounds scarier than it was. Yeah, we believe you, Selina!

Danielle Downey

Danielle has a degree in animation and a passion for comedy. She enjoys performing, illustrating, writing and leading workshops. After winning a scholarship to study at Sylvia Young theatre school, Danielle appeared in many West End shows as a child/teenager. She’s too modest to mention which ones though…

Alison Carter

Alison has been working with young people since graduating from drama school 12 years ago. Her performing arts background means she’s no stranger to acting like a clown to get the giggles going!

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