What you'll learn
Learn stand-up comedy for beginners with our acting short courses in Sydney!
Unleash your inner comedian and learn how to create funny material that will have everyone laughing. Don't worry, anyone can be funny with a little know-how.
This course teaches you the basics of comedy writing, how to present jokes, and perform on stage. And guess what? You might even get a chance to show off your skills in front of a friendly audience at a real comedy venue!
Whether you are curious about comedy, want to feel more confident when speaking in public, or just want to have a lot of fun, our Stand-up Comedy for Beginners class is perfect for you. It's a great way to learn, grow, and enjoy yourself.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this stand-up comedy course, you should:
- Understand the concept of comic persona and identify your own
- Have learned practical tools for writing comedy
- Have written material that complements your comic persona
- Have acquired basic microphone and stage presentation techniques
- Have experienced performing and testing out material in front of a group of people
Course content
What will be covered in this stand-up comedy course?
- Writing comic material
- Developing a comic persona
- Identifying comic themes
- Formatting a stand-up routine with punchlines
- Microphone technique
- Stage presence and performance
- Creating a safe and supportive learning environment
- Unlocking creativity
- Telling stories through stand-up comedy.
Note: The topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. The curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.
Intended audience
Who is this Stand-up Comedy Course for?
This Stand-up Comedy for Beginners Class is for you, if you are interested in
- delving into the world of comedy
- boosting your public speaking confidence
- simply having a blast
Course materials
What to bring to class
- A4 notebook
- Pen, pencil and eraser
- and last, but by no means least, a sense of humour
There will be an in-house performance in the last session for students who would like to exercise their new skills. This is completely optional.
Other Information
Please note
Atendance of all sessions is required. If you need to miss the first session for any reason, you must contact our customer service officer for catch-up modules via email. Thanks for your understanding.
Course testimonials
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Bob said: As the tutor had significant industry knowledge, he was able to share practical advice and tips "learned on the job" rather than just present theoretical knowledge.
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kathy said: Rob is an excellent communicator. I thoroughly enjoyed the course - learnt a lot and had fun at the same time. Best of all, Rob's style enabled everyone to get out of their comfort zones in a safe environment.
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Yvonne said: Fun and instructive - talented classmates and teacher made it a weekly treat.
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Gregory said: Rob McHugh, your spiky head, your hand woven arms, spun words that flung, your roguish charm, (...in a reedy voice, at the edge of the tee...), "Yooouuu can dooo iiitttt...", & Rob, you said it, you said it to me. SO I lined up my shot, I did my routine, I had a goood stroke, you said "keep it clean", my ball & the hole, the flag & the cup, the tales that I'll tell, when I make that one up... Brilliant, down to earth, empowering, the best kind of baggage handler. Gregory.
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Marcus said: Rob was an absolutely amazing teacher, balanced the material with making us think through it perfectly, all while sharing great tidbits of his time in the industry. The pace was great, and an overall very enjoyable and informative experience. Would definitely recommend!
Course tutors
Robert McHugh
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