Learn stand-up comedy in Melbourne with Nick Capper
August 18 – 22, 2024
Roxy's, 2 Alfred Place,
South Melbourne
Only 4 spots left
PRICES:
Student and Concession – $500 + GST
Early Bird – $600 + GST (before August 11 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, Nick Capper, 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 alumna, Kim Da Cruz.
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.
AS SEEN ON TV!
Watch the cast of Channel 9's Travel Guides get coached at the Hard Knock Knocks comedy school in Melbourne.
Previous Comedy Coaches
Resident Comedy Coach - Brad Oakes
Comedian Brad Oakes is considered by many to be comedy royalty, and has over 30 years of stand-up comedy experience. Brad has performed on Australian classic comedy shows, which include The Comedy Company, Jimeoin, Full Frontal, and Hey Hey It’s Saturday. Brad also featured in the School of Hard Knock Knocks' comedy-drama, 'Is This Thing On?' Brad will also MC at the graduation, ensuring the audience is hot before the graduates perform. Learn more about Brad by clicking here.Guest Celebrity Comedian - Nick Capper
Comedian Nick Capper is one of the nicest stand-up comedians you’ll ever meet. He's also one of the strangest, combining oddball antics and off-kilter musings in his stand-up comedy performance.
Born in the tiny town of Boomi and educated in a boarding school in Tamworth, New South Wales, Nick first started performing stand-up comedy in Sydney before moving to Melbourne and becoming a regular headliner and MC. Listen to his story by clicking here.
Returning Alumna - Kim Da Cruz
Every month the Hard Knock Knocks invites an alumni to return to the course to talk to the next batch of comedians, and perform alongside them at the graduation. This month it's Kim Da Cruz. Since graduating from the Hard Knock Knocks comedy school in Melbourne, Kim has featured on the TV show 'Is This Thing On?', performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as well as the Adelaide Fringe. She also runs her own comedy room.
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