Instructor performing stand-up comedy in front of audience at comedy venue

Learn stand-up comedy for beginners with our acting short courses in Sydney!

Discover the art of crafting and delivering comedic material in this one-day intensive workshop. Whether you’re curious about comedy, want to build confidence in public speaking, or are just looking for a fun and creative experience, this course will guide you through the basics of stand-up comedy. You’ll learn how to write jokes, develop your comedic persona, and perform on stage.

At the end of the day, you’ll have the opportunity to test out your skills in a safe and supportive environment, with the chance to perform for an audience at a real comedy venue.

Course Outline

  • Writing and structuring comedic material
  • Developing a comic persona and identifying themes
  • Microphone techniques and stage presence
  • Formatting a stand-up routine with punchlines
  • Engaging an audience through storytelling
  • Creativity in a supportive environment

Additional Information

  • Attendance for the entire day is required
  • Optional performance opportunity at end of session
  • Reach out to Customer Service for any inquiries

Schedule & Pricing

  • Next class: 25 July 2026, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
  • Location: 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
  • Price: $239

Details
5 hours 30 minutes

You will learn

  • Identify your unique comic persona
  • Write and structure comedic material
  • Perform confidently using microphone and stage skills

You will get

  • One-day hands-on comedy workshop
  • Guidance from an experienced comedy coach
  • Opportunity to perform in front of an audience

Appropriate for

Beginners with no prior experience interested in stand-up comedy, or anyone wanting to improve confidence in public speaking or storytelling.


Preparation

What to bring

  • A4 notebook
  • Pen, pencil and eraser

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney 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.

Terms

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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