Learn stand-up comedy in Melbourne with Joe White
NOVEMBER 17 – 21, 2024
Roxy's, 2 Alfred Place,
South Melbourne
Only 1 spots left
PRICES:
Student and Concession – $500 + GST
Early Bird – $600 + GST (before November 10 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: 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 celebrity guest comedian, Joe White, and 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 alumni Tom Stanimeros.
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.
Your Comedy Coaches
Brad Oakes - Resident Comedy Coach
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.Joe White - Guest Celebrity Comedian
Joe White is a rising star in Australian comedy. An Ethiopian-Australian, Joe has won prestigious awards, including the Fringe World Best Comedy award and the West Australian Newspaper Comedy Choice award. His comedy, rooted in finding light in life's hardships, has captivated audiences worldwide. Joe made history as the first Ethiopian stand-up comedian to sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his solo shows, "Ethiopian & Not Hungry" and "Ethiopian and Still Not Hungry." With millions of views and a growing fan base, Joe White continues to tour globally, entertain on TV, and host events. He is currently starring on Network 10's 'Hunted'. Tom Stanimeros - Returning Alumnus
Each month we invite a former graduate, an alumni, to return to both meet the new comedy students, as well as perform in the graduation. Students get to see what a 12 month gap, post-course, translates to in terms of network and ability. This month we have invited Tom Standimeros, who hit the comedy ground running by creating a comedy room called 'Goff's Comedy' in Richmond with a fellow alumni.
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