Stand-up Comedy Course for Beginners

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.