📅 Course Overview

This 6-week beginner-friendly course introduces you to the world of stand-up comedy in a relaxed and supportive environment. Each Saturday afternoon you’ll explore joke-writing, stagecraft, and confidence-building exercises designed to help you find your own comedic voice.

At the end of the course, you’ll have the option to take part in a Graduation Showcase at Newcastle Comedy Club — but there’s no pressure to perform if you’d prefer to just enjoy the workshops.

🗓 Details

Duration: 6 weeks

When: Saturdays, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (90 mins)

Final week: Optional Graduation Showcase

Venue: Newcastle Comedy Club, 139 Maitland Rd, Islington

👩‍🏫 What You’ll Learn

Throughout the course you’ll cover:

How to generate material and find your comedic voice

The basics of joke structure (setups, punchlines, tags, and act-outs)

Tips for stage presence, microphone use, and body language

Techniques to manage nerves and build confidence on stage

How to shape your material into a short routine

Constructive feedback from experienced comedians

🎯 Who Is This For?

Absolute beginners curious about trying stand-up

Writers and performers looking to sharpen confidence

Anyone who wants to push themselves creatively in a fun, supportive space

No prior experience required.