Want to Learn Stand-Up Comedy?

The Hard Knock Knocks comedy school combines modern adult education techniques with coaching from some of Australia’s and abroad veteran stand-up comedians into a fun, practical, and highly effective stand-up comedy program that launch a budding stand-up career or help ticket that bucket list.

Founded in 2015, the comedy school has developed close to 900 comedians across Australia, and have built a program that students are raving about. Don’t take our word for it; check out the student testimonials!

SCHEDULE

Pre-Course: Online course access to prepare.

Day 1 – Sunday: The Basics & Finding yourself

Day 2 – Monday: Your Audience and Taboos (with guest comedian)

Day 3 – Tuesday:  The Opener (with guest comedian)

Day 4 – Wednesday: The Heckler and The Closer

Day 5 – Thursday: Final rehearsal, Performance and Graduation
(with guest comedians)

SCHEDULE

Pre-Course: Access the entire school content before the course begins.

Day 1 – Sunday: The Basics, Finding Yourself, Joke Structure and Preparation.

Day 2 – Monday: Generating Content and Building Confidence.

Day 3 – Tuesday:  Delivery and Controlling the Room.

Day 4 – Wednesday: The Close and Graduation Preparation.

Day 5 – Thursday: Final Rehearsal, Performance and Graduation
(with guest comedians)

Got a question? Call us on 1300 06 8882 or send us a message here.

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    CONTACT US

    Start your comedy journey today.

    We are available to chat via phone or online any time. Alternatively, send us an email via the form on the left.

    We currently hold workshops in the following capital cities:

    Adelaide

    Melbourne

    Sydney

    Brisbane (Coming soon!)

    CALL 1300 068 882