Home›Comedy & stand up courses›Stand Up & Comedy›Comedy Acting Classes – Level 1 Comedy Acting Classes Level 1 BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Discover the art of making people laugh with confidence and skill in our Comedy Acting Classes Level 1. This fun and supportive course will give you the tools to create solo and ensemble comedy performances while exploring a variety of scripts, scenarios, and character types. Through practical exercises, improvisation, and script work, you’ll learn to connect with audiences, deliver punchlines with precision, and develop your own comic voice. Whether you want to build confidence, explore performance for the first time, or sharpen your comedic timing, you’ll leave with a stronger grasp of the craft – and a lot of laughs along the way. New to Comedy Acting? If you’re brand new to comedy acting, we recommend starting with our Comedy Acting Introduction Course before joining this class. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE More than learning how to be funny, this course helps you build the confidence, freedom and craft to create memorable comedy performances. Build comedic confidence: Learn to perform in front of others with energy and ease. Develop authentic characters: Go beyond stereotypes to create memorable, believable comic roles. Master timing and rhythm: Understand how pace and pauses can make or break a joke Expand your range: Work with a variety of comedy forms from sketch to sitcom. Boost creativity: Use improvisation to unlock ideas and fresh material. Perform with presence: Command attention on stage through voice, movement, and physicality. View Upcoming Classes Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 01 Aug 2026 - 05 Sep 2026 Sat 13:30-15:50 6 weeks Miranda Bell City Academy, Farringdon £275.00 Book Now 11 Sep 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 Fri 18:10-20:30 6 weeks Miranda Bell City Academy, Farringdon £275.00 Book Now 01 Aug 01 Aug 2026 - 05 Sep 2026 £275.00 Day:Sat Time:13:30-15:50 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Miranda Bell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 11 Sep 11 Sep 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 £275.00 Day:Fri Time:18:10-20:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Miranda Bell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Truth in Comedy Find the truth in comedy characters and situations, creating humour that feels authentic and engaging. Performance Energy Learn how to channel nerves into positive performance energy, helping you feel more confident on stage. Rule of Three Apply the Rule of Three in physical comedy and scripted work to build stronger comic impact. Comic Rhythm Master the rhythm of comic text, exploring timing, pacing and delivery for maximum effect. Your Comic Style Explore the characteristics, behaviours and performance choices that make you funny. Comedy Archetypes Understand and perform classic comedy archetypes, developing bold characters with clarity and confidence. Physical Freedom Develop freedom in your body, voice, movement and gesture to create more expressive comedy performances. Scripts and Scenarios Work with material from physical comedy, sitcoms and sketches, building range across different comic styles. Solo Comedy Piece Rehearse and perform a solo comedy piece in front of an audience, putting your skills into practice. Useful information 1 Do I need comedy or acting experience? No – this course is open to everyone. If you’re completely new to comedy acting, we recommend starting with our Comedy Acting Introduction Course . 2 What should I bring? Just yourself, comfortable clothing you can move in, and an open mind ready to play. 3 Will we perform to an audience? Yes – you’ll rehearse and perform a short solo comedy piece for your classmates at the end of the course. 4 What can I do after this course? What can I do after this course? You might progress to one of our Improvisation courses, explore Improvisation , or join a Theatre Company to develop your performance skills further. Acting Summer School Our Acting Summer School offers a wide range of acting masterclasses and workshops from screen acting and Shakespeare across five full days of tuition. FIND OUT MORE Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Miranda Bell Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 01 Aug 2026 - 05 Sep 2026 Sat 13:30-15:50 6 weeks Miranda Bell City Academy, Farringdon £275.00 Book Now 11 Sep 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 Fri 18:10-20:30 6 weeks Miranda Bell City Academy, Farringdon £275.00 Book Now 01 Aug 01 Aug 2026 - 05 Sep 2026 £275.00 Day:Sat Time:13:30-15:50 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Miranda Bell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 11 Sep 11 Sep 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 £275.00 Day:Fri Time:18:10-20:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Miranda Bell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Comedy Acting Classes – Level 1' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking. We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. (For more information please see our terms and conditions) Acting Summer School Our Acting Summer School offers a wide range of acting masterclasses and workshops from screen acting and Shakespeare across five full days of tuition. FIND OUT MORE City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions Acting Summer School Our Acting Summer School offers a wide range of acting masterclasses and workshops from screen acting and Shakespeare across five full days of tuition. FIND OUT MORE All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Miranda Bell View Profile Acting Summer School Our Acting Summer School offers a wide range of acting masterclasses and workshops from screen acting and Shakespeare across five full days of tuition. FIND OUT MORE
