Flying Solo? Join Us in Kingston
We also run this course for individuals at select times throughout the year in Kingston upon Thames. It’s the same interactive, supportive experience in a small group setting, perfect for those looking to build confidence, improve stage presence, or explore comedy in a fun and friendly environment.
The individual course is five weeks of classes with a final sixth week of a live performance. Each session you will get a chance to get on stage, initially with fellow classmates and then with a showcase.
New to stand-up comedy? Or, already gigging but want to master the skills of a top compere/MC?
Check our our comedy courses, taught by pro-comedian Erich McElroy.
The courses are taught at Crack Comedy at Ram Jam Records in Kingston.
Join us at Crack Comedy for our signature Stand-Up Comedy Course - a practical approach to stand-up comedy.
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There isn’t one type of comedy out there, but there is only one way to do stand-up comedy - and that is to stand up and do it!
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In this six-week program, we cover the basics of the craft of stand-up comedy. The course is taught by at Crack Comedy in Kingston; Kingston’s longest running comedy club. Location is: Ram Jam Records at the Grey Horse Pub.
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The classroom is an intimate, 60 seater venue and the perfect intimate space for what might be your first ever gig.
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The course is appropriate for those brand new to comedy and who want to give it a try, as well as for newer performers who want to gain more confidence, sharpen their performance and learn more about the business of stand-up comedy.
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If you are already performing stand-up please check out our MC workshop here.
The course will:
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Cover how to be natural and comfortable on stage
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Provide a chance to get up, try your ideas and get continuing feedback
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Cover the 'do’s and don’t’s' of talking to the audience
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Help you structure your set, find your voice and learn what you want to present to the audience
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Cover practical tips for getting gigs or maybe even start your own.
How it is structured
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The program is five weeks of classes with a final sixth week of a live performance. Each session you will get a chance to get on stage - initially with fellow classmates and then with a showcase.
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By the end of the course you will have honed in on your material, style, execution, and delivery so that you have the confidence to nail a performance with ease. You will have identified your areas of natural talent, and you will leave with your imagination and creativity in high gear ready to take on any audience.
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Each course is limited to only twelve participants.
