Laughing Horse Comedy - Stand-Up 2 Day Comedy Courses

Two Day Beginners Course

Available in-person in Venues in London, Manchester, Brighton & Edinburgh or Online

Prices: In-Person - £119 / £109 Concessions or Online - £99 / £89 Concessions

Courses in groups in venues over 2 days, or via Zoom over 2 days, plus a graduation show

For More in depth learning, we also have a Premium Course Option for an additional £100 - this offers additional training on top of our two-day course and an extra graduation show.

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In these unprecedented times comedy has never been more important. We are currently offering in-venue and online versions of our comedy courses which we have been teaching for nearly two decades - the online course is exactly the same as the live course and all the exercises are the same.

What makes a good Stand-Up Comedian?

Is it a natural talent? Or can you learn how to be a Comedian?

There are many common misconceptions as to how this is done.

Laughing Horse have been teaching comedy courses since 2006, which guide you through a proven process that professional comics use to write, perform and approach Stand-Up Comedy.

This course is not taught by theorists, lecturers or people that have never set foot on a stage. It is delivered by professional comedians who are currently performing Stand Up several times a week.

They have huge experience in teaching this art form and giving valuable feedback, problem-solving and encouraging students to develop their routine. They have a wide-ranging knowledge of the industry and how to make career progress.

The beginners’ course is best suited to people who have never performed stand up comedy before, or for new comedians wanting to get a good grounding knowledge of how stand-up works.

The course is very practical and spread over a weekend with a graduation show following the teaching which is open to friends, relatives and is advertised to the general public.

What does the course Cover?

Where material comes from and how to make routines of your own continuously
How to write material
Practical writing exercises
Learning how professional comics deconstruct comedy by watching and discussing current comedians
Editing and performing material written
How does online comedy work?
How the industry works

At the end of the course students perform live show (in venue for venue courses; or on zoom for online courses) to an audience doing a 5 minute set at the graduation show, this is followed by feedback session from the tutor.

Previous Students Include

Lost Voice Guy
Daniel Sloss
Imran Yusuf
Nat Luurtsema

All appearing regularly on TV, National tours, Live DVD's

As well as many working comedians around the circuit both in the UK and in America at all levels from open mic to professional.

Take the first step on your stand up career - sign up to the course

""friendly, informative and well-structured. A supportive environment allows wannabe stand-ups to develop material quickly... A no-brainer for anyone interested in the business, and a fun experience "

Paul Doncaster, Beginners course graduate

""I have found the course immensely helpful, as an actor for a number of years - with the tutor very supportive and helpful. I have now managed to learn a whole new way to perform in just a couple of days"

David Watson, Beginners course graduate

We've had hundreds of students take this course over the years, as well as expert comedy reviewers take the course and rate it very highly.

Visit our Testimonials Page to see what the reviews have said, and hear from many more students as well.

Premium Course Option - For an extra £100 on top of standard course fee

Including everything on our standard Two Day course, plus:

A separate 4 hour one-to-one tuition session with the tutor following the 2-day course, to practise your routine and develop further ideas
In depth feedback from your graduation show performance
Additional help with your performance
A gig at a second Laughing Horse show with a further 15 minute feedback session straight afterwards

Booking Information

The dates this course is currently available are below, and can all be booked online.

Prices are £119/£109 concessions for the course in a venue, or £99/£89 concessions for an online course.

If you would like to pay by bank transfer please contact us on admin@laughinghorse.co.uk. Also drop us an email if you have any more questions. For more information on our tutors - click here

Upcoming Dates - Book Your Course

Beginners 2-Day Comedy Course

Times are UK Times

April 2025

Sat 26 / Sun 27 Apr - LONDON (HAMMERSMITH) COURSE - 2 Day + Graduation Show in venue on Sunday Evening - Midday-4.30pm each day
(At The Hop Poles, Hammersmith)

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May 2025

Sat 17 / Sun 18 May - LONDON (HAMMERSMITH) COURSE - 2 Day + Graduation Show in venue on Sunday Evening - Midday-4.30pm each day
(At The Hop Poles, Hammersmith)

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June 2025

Sat 7 / Sun 8 June - LONDON (HAMMERSMITH) COURSE - 2 Day + Graduation Show in venue on Sunday Evening - Midday-4.30pm each day
(At The Hop Poles, Hammersmith)

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Sat 14 / Sun 15 June - MANCHESTER VENUE COURSE - 2 Day + Graduation Show in venue on Sunday Evening - Midday-4.30pm each day

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July 2025

Sat 19 / Sun 20 July - LONDON (HAMMERSMITH) COURSE - 2 Day + Graduation Show in venue on Sunday Evening - Midday-4.30pm each day
(At The Hop Poles, Hammersmith)

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August 2025

Sat 2 / Sun 3 Aug - EDINBURGH FRINGE VENUE COURSE - 2 Day + Graduation Show in venue on Sunday Evening - 10am-2.30pm each day

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Two Day Beginners Course

Available in-person in Venues in London, Manchester, Brighton & Edinburgh or Online

Prices: In-Person - £119 / £109 Concessions or Online - £99 / £89 Concessions

Courses in groups in venues over 2 days, or via Zoom over 2 days, plus a graduation show

What makes a good Stand-Up Comedian?

Is it a natural talent? Or can you learn how to be a Comedian?

What does the course Cover?

Previous Students Include

Premium Course Option - For an extra £100 on top of standard course fee

Booking Information

Upcoming Dates - Book Your Course

Beginners 2-Day Comedy Course

April 2025

May 2025

June 2025

July 2025

August 2025

September 2025

October 2025

November 2025

December 2025

January 2026

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April 2026

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