Discover the art of crafting and delivering comedic material in this one-day intensive stand-up comedy workshop in Sydney. Perfect for beginners, this fun and supportive course introduces you to the essentials of writing jokes, developing your unique comic persona, and performing with confidence.
You’ll explore how to structure a routine, land punchlines, and connect with an audience. Throughout the day, you’ll build your own material and practise microphone and stage techniques in a safe, encouraging environment.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to test your skills with an optional live performance and walk away with practical tools to continue developing your comedy and public speaking abilities.
Course Outline
- Writing and structuring comedic material with effective punchlines.
- Developing your comic persona and identifying themes.
- Microphone techniques, stage presence, and audience engagement.
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop: 9:00am – 2:30pm.
- Held at Sydney Community College, Rozelle.
- Please check available dates and pricing on the booking page.
Additional Information
- Attendance for the full day is required.
- Optional end-of-day performance if time permits.
Details
You will learn
- Identify and develop your unique comic persona
- Write and structure original stand-up material
- Build confidence with microphone and stage techniques
You will get
- A full day of practical, hands-on comedy training
- Supportive feedback from an experienced tutor
- Opportunity to perform in a safe environment
Appropriate for
Beginners with no prior experience who want to explore stand-up comedy, build public speaking confidence, or pursue comedy as a career.
Preparation
What to bring
- A4 notebook
- Pen or pencil
- Eraser
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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