Stand up comedy - how to write jokes and create a routine

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College

Vocational qualification

In Richmond upon Thames

£ 221 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Richmond upon thames

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Course Overview:
This is a very practical hands-on course in which you will practise and develop the skills and stagecraft needed to make a start as a standup comedian. The focus is on the 5 minute routine, the essential calling card on the comedy circuit.

You will learn two skills concurrently: self-presentation, awareness of your comic persona, physical use of your voice and body to become an effective comedy performer: the writing skills, creative ability and mental agility to write your own material. Your most important asset is the self-awareness to use your own experience, which is emphasised throughout the course.

You will learn through repeated practise of your routine as you build it, through supportive criticism of the others in the group, handouts, watching videos, and voluntary trips to comedy clubs. At the end of the course you will perform your full five minute act and be ready to go onto the circuit.
The course is hard work but the atmosphere is friendly, accessible and supportive. It is suitable for people will all levels of performance experience.

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Location

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Richmond upon Thames (London)
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Parkshot, TW9 2RE

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Enrolment is best carried out online. If you prefer to enrol in person, you can enrol at reception. .

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Subjects

  • Voice
  • Presentation
  • Writing
  • Writing Skills
  • Comedy
  • Comedy writing
  • Standup comedy
  • Speaking
  • Perfomance
  • Acting

Course programme

Course Content:
This course is for those who are new to standup comedy and those who have done some gigs. It will prepare you for the comedy circuit, whether as a first-time entrant or to improve your act.

You will develop your comedy persona through self-analysis and workshops. You will write, or rewrite, your material, building in jokes which suit your style and help you connect with the audience. You will work on your delivery, rhythm and the pointing up of your monologue. You’ll take part in discussions and feedback about the other performers in the group. The overwhelming criterion is whether or not it is funny.

We will look at how successful comedians build their act and there are voluntary trips to comedy clubs, but the emphasis is on finding the routine which expresses you.

There will be physical performance games and writing brainstorming sessions. The final session will be a showcase performance of your 5 minute routine.
Assessment Methods:
Every session will include a run-through of your prepared performance. You will be expected to take part in discussions and positive feedback on the other members of the group. You will perform your complete act at the end of the course.

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Stand up comedy - how to write jokes and create a routine

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