Learn stand-up comedy in Melbourne this January with Jeff Green

Watch the School of Hard Knock Knocks' own comedy-drama, 'Is This Thing On?':

Learn stand-up comedy over 5-evenings from Sunday to Thursday, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm, from January 24 to 28, 2021. Youll get:

• The SHKK comedy manual,
• 12 months access to the SHKK online comedy course,
• An HD-video of your graduating performance,
• A set of professional head and body shot photographs to help with your marketing...

...PLUS lots of one-on-one coaching from our resident comedy coach, Brad Oakes, guest comedian, Jeff Green, and returning alumna, Ellen Mahoney.

Pre-Course: Online course access

Access the entire content on your phone or PC ahead of the course. This online course includes videos, activities and discussion, narrated by comedian Greg Fleet, 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

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, its time to learn the Normal-Normal-Twist technique and get your creative juices flowing!

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. Youll also get input on your set from our guest comedian, Jeff Green!

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 Adelaide Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and life after graduation with the returning alumnus. You'll also learn how to deal with a heckler.

Day 4: Wednesday The Close, Graduation Preparation and Headshots

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.

Post Course: Punchlines Comedy Club and Festivals

Graduates of the School of Hard Knock Knocks also get the opportunity to be paid to perform at the School of Hard Knock Knocks' own comedy room, Punchlines Comedy Club. What's more, the school produces shows at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, as part of The Best Of show. Be part of a life changing experience AND get paid in the process!