Stand-up Comedy English course

Stand-up Comedy English course

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Entry requirements: None

Learn the basics of stand-up comedy and joke writing

Do you think you’re funny? Well, maybe you’re right! Join this stand-up comedy course and learn everything about stand-up comedy, joke writing, and live performance. Over the course of seven weeks, this comedy course covers all aspects of creating and performing comedy. You will learn how to develop comedy writing skills, come up with and structure a good joke, and understand what makes something truly funny. How do you improvise based on audience suggestions? What is the best way to create funny characters and perform jokes on stage?

Perform your own stand-up set

This course combines stand-up comedy training, improvisation, and performance techniques used in professional comedy. From the basic principles of comedy (what makes a joke work?) to the trade secrets of the profession (what do you do when a joke doesn’t land?), everything will be explained in this course!

What do you need? A notebook, a good sense of humor, and plenty of curiosity!

At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to perform at the Parnassos Theatre.

Are you looking for more theatre courses in Utrecht? Make sure to check out our Physical theatre course and Acting: courage! course too.

Course details

Instruction language English
Level Basic
Teacher Zuva Martens
Price Rate 1: € 185,00 Rate 2: € 277,50 Rate 3: € 370,00 (Click here for more pricing information)
Duration 7 weeks
Number of participants 8 - 10
Start date and time Mon 23-11-2026
19:00-22:00
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Class dates

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Date: Mon 23 Nov 2026
Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Teacher: Zuva Martens
Status: Planned
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Mon 23 Nov 2026
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Mon 30 Nov 2026
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Mon 07 Dec 2026
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Mon 14 Dec 2026
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Mon 04 Jan 2027
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Mon 11 Jan 2027
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Mon 18 Jan 2027
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Mon 25 Jan 2027
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Mon 01 Feb 2027
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This course will be held every week on the same day and time. If a lesson is missed due to a public holiday or other reasons (e.g. teacher illness, organizational reasons), the lesson will be made up at the end of the course. Please note that a course may be extended by a few weeks due to this. You can read more about this in our terms and conditions.