Stand-up comedy course

About

Learn the art of joke writing with Sydney Comedy School.

Whether you've always wanted to write stand-up comedy, become a better storyteller or simply make people laugh more often, this highly interactive workshop will give you practical techniques that you can start using immediately.

This is extremely practical. You will be joke-writing the whole time, sharing jokes with others in the room, practicing your delivery, and learning techniques that you will be able to use on stage, during speeches, and any other time you want to be more comedic.

Topics

• Joke-writing fundamentals
• Finding funny ideas
• Comedy structures and techniques
• Storytelling with humour
• Writing stronger punchlines
• Developing your own comedic voice
• Editing and improving your material
• Stage presence and delivery

What you'll learn

• Discover how comedians find ideas and turn everyday observations into laughs.
• Explore a wide range of joke structures and writing techniques, while developing your own unique comedic style.
• Learn how to tell stronger stories, write more effectively and present your material with greater confidence.
• Master practical joke-writing tools that you can continue using long after the workshop.

Who is this for?

This workshop focuses on joke writing.

If your goal is to perform stand-up comedy in front of an audience, you may instead wish to book our Learn Stand-Up Comedy & Perform course, where you'll develop and perform your own comedy set over four weeks.

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