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 Sundays from the 15th of January to the 12th of February. The course includes a final showcase at The Bill Murray – additional to the five class dates.

In 2022 previous alumni have won So You Think You’re Funny (with 6 getting to the semi finals), won the NATYS and been finalists in Funny Women. 3 have Beat the Gong at the Comedy Store and one won Beat the Frog at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester and a graduate was a finalist in the West End New Act of The Year. This could also be you in the year after you take the course!

Who is teaching?

Ben Target is an award-winning comedian and critically acclaimed artist. He won the national stand-up accolade: Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, and was nominated for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award – Best Newcomer. He has written and performed for Comedy Central, Channel 4, All 4, BBC2, BBC3, BBC Radio 4 and Absolute Radio.

Ben has taught stand-up comedy for Soho Theatre’s Young Company, Angel Comedy, Battersea Arts Centre and The Albany Arts Centre. Previous alumni have gone on to receive Edinburgh Comedy Award – Best Newcomer and Funny Women Stage Award nominations. He has also worked as a creative consultant for comedians including: Jamali Maddix, Joe Lycett, Kieran Hodgson, Richard Gadd, Adam Riches, Joz Norris, John Hastings, Sammy Hannah and Bryony Byrne.

Dates:

Sunday January 15th-12th February plus a showcase (date TBC).

Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

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