Learn stand-up comedy in Melbourne WITH Evan Hocking
APRIL 23 – 27, 2023
The Rubber Chicken,
South Melbourne
Only 6 spots left
(Until course starts)

PRICES:
Student and Concession – $500 + GST
Early Bird – $600 + GST (before April 9 only)
Bring-a-Mate-Rate – $900 + GST (2 people)
Full Fee – $800 + GST
Pre-Course: Online course access
Access the entire Hard Knock Knocks stand-up comedy curriculum ahead of the face-to-face course via your phone or PC. Narrated by the legendary comedian Greg Fleet, this online course includes videos examples, audio advice, activities and feedback to ensure you don't feel like a noob on day one. Learn more by clicking here.
Day 1: Sunday - The Basics, Finding Yourself, Joke Structure and Preparation
Get introduced to the basics of stand-up comedy and the jargon of the comedic industry before jumping into the deep end with your very own mini comedy set. Then, it's time to learn the 'Normal-Normal-Twist' technique, and developing your own original jokes, before trialling them on stage and giving them a polish.
Day 2: Monday - Generating Content and Building Confidence
Learn to gauge your audience and how to recognise and manage taboo topics while learning confidence building/fear smashing techniques. You’ll also get input on your set from our guest comedian, Evan Hocking, meet the other Hard Knock Knocks alumni and develop more of your original material.
Day 3: Tuesday - Delivery and Controlling a Room
Learn to write a strong open to your comedy set. Tonight students will also have the opportunity to refine some of their own writing, and learn about the open mic circuit, the Australian comedy festivals, such as Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals, as well as life after graduation, with a visit from our returning alumnus, Japanese comedian Kenta.
Day 4: Wednesday - The Close, Graduation Preparation and Photo Headshots

Students receive portrait head and body shots.
Closing your set strong is this night's goal, as well as putting the extra polish on tomorrow night's graduation performance. You'll also model for professional headshots, that are vital for comedy event posters or even acting jobs!
Day 5: Thursday - Graduation Night and Performance
The moment you have been working toward! Perform your stand-up comedy routine in front of family and friends, conquer your fears and perform alongside three professional stand-up comedians. Watch previous graduation videos by clicking here.
BONUS!
Not only will you learn stand-up comedy in Melbourne, but you'll also get the opportunity to perform at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and Sydney Fringe Festival alongside other alumni.
Meet Your Comedy Coaches
Brad Oakes - Resident Comedy Coach

Evan Hocking - Celebrity Guest Comedian
Evan Hocking has travelled Australia as a comedian. He's even performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival solo with ‘Evan is a Place on Earth‘ and ‘The Morning After’, respectively. Evan's one of the hottest up and coming comedians and he's our guest comedy coach at the April comedy course.
Learn more about Evan by clicking here.
Kenta – Returning Alumnus
At each course we invite a previous graduate (alumni) to perform at the Hard Knock Knocks graduation. In April it's Japanese comedian Kenta, who'll also be providing insights into the open mic comedy circuit, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, how to network within the comedy industry, and comedy advice post-graduation. So not only will you learn stand-up comedy in Melbourne, you'll start to build a network of comedians who are already performing in the comedy circuit.
CONTACT US TODAY
Start your comedy journey today.
We are available to chat, any day of the week, via the chat button below or phone. Otherwise, we are contactable by email.
We currently hold workshops in the following capital cities:
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane (Coming soon!)