This course is for people who have never done stand up comedy or new comedians looking to sharpen their act. We will look at the very basics of stand up, from learning how to write a “pull back and reveal” joke to applying for gigs on the London circuit and the course culminates in your own gig at Angel Comedy!

This is a 5 week course, running on Saturdays (and 1 Sunday) from the 7th of January to the 28th & 29th of January. The course includes a final showcase at The Bill Murray – additional to the five class dates.

About the tutor:

Nick Elleray is an award-winning stand-up comic, who performs regularly at Angel Comedy and other clubs in London and the South-East.

Shortlisted three times for the BBC New Comedy Award, he has been a finalist in such major competitions as The NATYs; Up The Creek One To Watch; Leicester Square New Act of the Year; and Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year.

Nick has been taking stand-up shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival since 2012, garnering great reviews – particularly for 2019’s Big Nick Energy, with praise focusing on his ‘savvy writing’ (Chortle) and ‘cracking good jokes’ (Three Weeks). He also works privately on show development and joke-writing with other acts.

Cost

£295 or £225 (NHS, student and unemployment discounts available – just ask)

Up to 16 places available total

Purchase your place here.

Dates

Saturday 7th January, Saturday 14th January, Saturday 21st January, Saturday 28th January and Sunday 29th January plus showcase (February 4th).

Time – 1pm-4pm