What you'll learn
Learn stand-up comedy for beginners with our acting short courses in Sydney!
Discover the art of crafting and delivering comedic material in this one-day intensive workshop. Whether you’re curious about comedy, want to build confidence in public speaking, or are just looking for a fun and creative experience, this course will guide you through the basics of stand-up comedy. You’ll learn how to write jokes, develop your comedic persona, and perform on stage.
At the end of the day, you’ll have the opportunity to test out your skills in a safe and supportive environment, with the chance to perform for an audience at a real comedy venue.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this stand-up comedy course, you should have:
- Identified your unique comic persona.
- Learned tools and techniques for writing comedy.
- Created material that complements your comedic style.
- Practiced microphone and stage presentation skills.
- Gained experience performing your material in front of a group.
- Develop performance and writing skills relevant to presenting, entertainment or creative communication roles.
Course content
What will be covered in this stand-up comedy course?
- Writing and structuring comedic material.
- Developing a comic persona and identifying themes.
- Formatting a stand-up routine with punchlines.
- Microphone techniques and stage presence.
- Telling stories and engaging an audience through comedy.
- Fostering creativity in a supportive environment.
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 course is for beginners with no prior experience who are interested in exploring the world of stand-up comedy. It’s also ideal for anyone looking to boost their confidence in public speaking or storytelling.
Anyone interested in career in stand up comedy.
Click here to read about comedian Lizzy Hoo and her experience with Sydney Community College.
Course materials
What to bring to class
- A4 notebook
- Pen, pencil and eraser
Additional information
- Attendance for the entire day is required.
- If time permits, there will be an optional performance at the end of the session for students who wish to showcase their new skills.
- For any questions, please contact Customer Service for support.
Course testimonials
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Simon said: Rob was very friendly, and easy to relate to. the course could have been a couple more lessons to get more practice at Stand up comedy, But none the less there was lots of stuff gone over. The groups size was just about correct with lots of different people making the who evening go very fast. Rob is a great teacher and gets everyone involved , even if they are a bit reluctant to have a go. A fun course and I am missing it already. I did find the acoustics of the room a bit distorting, but not a great problem. Maybe a carpeted room would be better. Keep up the great work, Cheers again to Rob, Fab stuff.
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Gary said: Student gave 4.5 stars
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Adam said: Rob is an outstanding tutor. The course materials were well structured and gave a logical flow to difficult and abstract material. I found the experience incredibly helpful professionally.
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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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Jake said: Rob was a great teacher, time flowed quickly as he was very enjoyable and engaging to learn from.
Course tutors
David Crisante
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