Learn stand-up comedy in Melbourne with gabe hogan

August 20, 21, 27 & 28 (Weekends)

The Rubber Chicken,
South Melbourne

Only 4 spots left!

(Until early bird price ends)

Learn stand-up comedy in Melbourne over 4 afternoons on August 20, 21, 27 and 28 starting at 2pm and finishing at 6pm. You’ll get the Hard Knock Knocks comedy manual, our complementary online course, video of your graduating performance, professional headshots for future marketing, and loads of one-on-one coaching from our resident comedy coach, CJ Fortuna, our returning alumnus, Dan Kappa, and guest comedy coach, Gabe Hogan.

PRICES:

Student and Concession – $500 + GST

Early Bird – $600 + GST (before August 6 only)

Bring-a-Mate-Rate – $900 + GST (2 people)

Full Fee – $800 + GST

Pre-Course: Online course access

Access the entire School of 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: Saturday 20 August (2pm - 6pm) – The Basics, Finding Yourself, Joke Structure and Preparation

Introduction to the basics of stand-up comedy and the jargon of the comedic industry before launching into the deep end with your very own mini set. Then, it’s time to learn the ‘Normal-Normal-Twist’ technique and get your creative juices flowing! You'll also learn the secret to building confidence.

Day 2: Sunday 21 August (2pm - 6pm) – Delivery and Controlling a Room

This day is about Delivery and Controlling a Room. You'll start to use Volume. Tone, Speed and Pauses. You'll also get introduced to the comedy industry as a new comer from our alumnus, Dan Kappa.

Day 3: Saturday 27 August (2pm - 6pm) – Body Language, the Close and Headshots

You'll be learning to control your body language, make a strong close, and also have headshots taken for your very own marketing posters. And you'll have loads of feedback from our comedy coaches in preparation for tomorrow's graduation.

Day 4: Sunday 28 August (2pm - 6pm) – The Graduation

School of Hard Knock Knocks graduates headshots

Students receive portrait head and body shots.

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 professional stand-up comedians. Watch previous graduation videos by clicking here.

Post Course: Punchlines Comedy Club and Festivals

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.

Learn stand-up comedy in Melbourne in August

Shaun Stevens

December 25, 2022.

Morry & Brad made me feel extremely welcome on day one. Getting up and doing my first set was nerve racking but after doing it and getting laughs from the others in the course, I relaxed immediately. Jaryd Goundrey & Richard Stubbs were the comedy coaches during the week and I learnt so much from both of them. Tips, techniques and learning about the industry. The confidence I gained from the experience has been immense. Morry, as a facilitator, was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the week. At the graduation performance, even though I was nervous, I remembered my whole set, which was an exhilarating experience. I’d been pushed by my wife & Jaryd Goundrey to do this course and I can’t recommend it enough for up and comers, professionals who need a tune-up with their skills or even newbies to the scene. Thanks for an exhilarating week and help with my performance. It’s re-ignited my passion for stand-up comedy as prior to this course, I had done one open mic. Since the course, myself and another of the alumnis have been going to open mic nights at the rubber chicken. I’ve loved learning about how to write stand up and the different styles of comedy. “10% of comedy is writing, the rest is rewriting” -Jeff Green Thanks again to Morry, Brad, Jaryd & Richard for everything! Here’s to bigger and better things for Shaun Stevens…..watch this space 😁😁😁

Aarti Vincent

November 30, 2022.

Once you do the course you become a part of a wonderful supportive community of funny people who have each other’s back. The coaches are very giving. Brad shares the wealth of his knowledge even when he is not taking the class, basically he never stops teaching. Thank you, SHKK!

Shervin Amirtabar

November 30, 2022.

It was a great experience to attend the comedy school! Met a lot of awesome people, learnt from the greatests and built up the confidence to perform. Highly recommend it to anyone who's thinking of giving stand up comedy a go!

Sarah Michaels

November 6, 2022.

This course was def gave me the push I needed to get up on stage, I learnt so much in such a short time. This is only the beginning for me.

simon cawood

October 29, 2022.

Wether your new to stand up or have been doing it for a while it’s an awesome course

Karla Dondio

August 31, 2022.

Whether you are burning to do stand up or just want a fun challenge, I can’t recommend this course highly enough. CJ and Morry really understand comedy and provide an incredibly supportive environment. So many laughs and graduation is a hoot. Best thing I’ve done aside from giving birth to my three cats.

Antonie Ng

July 29, 2022.

Last night was bloody epic. Huge congratulations to myself and the fellow course graduates. A HUGE thank you to Christine and Morry for the guidance throughout, could not have done it without your guy’s support. Told all my mates about the course and experience, it was unreal. Thanks again team!!

Kurt O'Brien

June 26, 2022.

I recently completed the one week course in Melbourne. In just 5 days the team took me from someone without material, who wasn’t sure if I could be funny, too nervous to get on stage at an open mic to having a 5 minute set that I know is funny, tested on stage! I also now have the tools and methodology I need to write new material Really happy with the course, the instructors and also the great group of people that I met. A great way to start in comedy, when you don’t know how to start

Virginia Hollands

June 25, 2022.

Such a great experience! Kind, welcoming, and professional, I left with real skills and comedy experience. And a whole lot of new friends.

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 as part of ‘The Best Of’ show, produced every year. Be part of a life changing experience AND get paid for the privilege!

Meet Your Comedy Coaches

CJ Fortuna - Resident Comedy Coach

The resident comedy coach is responsible for developing our nervous nobodies into confident comedians. Comedian CJ Fortuna is one of the most skilled comedy performer, having performed on TV commercials, movies, stage and stand-up comedy – not to forget, although he’s prefer that you did, an appearance on Hey Hey, It’s Saturday’s ‘Red Faces‘. More recently, he’s starred in the stand-up comedy movie, The Heckler, the screwball comedy, Spin Out, won Best Actor at the Japanese Short Film Festival for Big City, and featured in a web series called Hactresses. You're in safe hands with CJ.

Gabe Hogan - Celebrity Guest Comedian

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.

Dan Kappa – Returning Alumnus

Dan Kappa

At each course we invite a previous graduate (alumni) to perform at the Hard Knock Knocks graduation. In August it's Dan Kappa, who'll also be providing insights into the open mic comedy circuit, 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!)