Home›Comedy & stand up courses›Stand up comedy›Stand Up Comedy – Beginners with Showcase Stand Up Comedy - Beginners with Showcase BOOK NOW Details Booking & timetable Venues Tutors Our Stand Up Comedy Course is your chance to step into the spotlight, develop your unique comic voice, and perform in a live Showcase at a central London venue. Over the course, you’ll explore a variety of techniques to boost your confidence, sharpen your wit, and master the stage. You’ll work with an experienced comedy tutor to write, structure, and rehearse original material while learning the art of delivery, timing, and handling any situation. If you’re an aspiring performer, a curious beginner, looking for a confidence boost, or looking to get started in the industry, this course gives you the creative tools, industry insight, and stage experience to make people laugh. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Find your comic voice, shape your ideas into material and experience the buzz of performing your set in front of an audience. Build confidence performing comedy in a supportive beginner-friendly environment Learn how to turn everyday observations, stories and ideas into stand-up material Develop your own comic voice and performance style Gain practical tools for writing, editing and structuring jokes Learn how to manage nerves and feel more comfortable on stage Receive constructive feedback to help sharpen your material Work towards a live showcase performance Experience the excitement of sharing your own comedy with an audien Comic Voice Explore what makes your perspective funny and begin developing your own unique stand-up style. Joke Writing Learn how to shape ideas into jokes, building stronger setups, punchlines and comic turns. Material Development Develop original comedy material from personal stories, observations and everyday experiences. Set Structure Understand how to structure a short stand-up set so your material feels clear, confident and well-paced. Stage Presence Build confidence with microphone technique, delivery, timing and audience awareness. Editing and Refining Learn how to tighten your material, improve rhythm and make each joke land with greater impact. Performance Confidence Practise performing in front of the group, helping you manage nerves and grow more comfortable on stage. Tutor Feedback Receive constructive guidance from your tutor to help strengthen your writing and performance choices. Live Showcase Bring your material together in a final showcase, performing your stand-up set in front of an audience. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 06 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 Sun 11:00-13:00 7 weeks (inc. showcase) Sarah Iles City Academy, Farringdon £285.00 Book Now 05 Oct 2026 - 16 Nov 2026 Mon 18:30-20:30 7 weeks (inc. showcase) Kate Smurthwaite City Academy, Farringdon £285.00 Book Now 06 Sep 06 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 £285.00 Day:Sun Time:11:00-13:00 Duration:7 weeks (inc. showcase) Tutor: Sarah Iles Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 05 Oct 05 Oct 2026 - 16 Nov 2026 £285.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-20:30 Duration:7 weeks (inc. showcase) Tutor: Kate Smurthwaite Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Useful Information 1 Do I need previous experience? No, this course is suitable for complete beginners and those who have dabbled in comedy before. 2 Will I have to perform in front of people? Yes! Performance is part of the process, but we build up to it in a supportive and encouraging way so you feel ready. 3 How long is the Showcase set? Typically between 3–5 minutes, depending on the class size. 4 Can I invite friends and family to the Showcase? Absolutely! The Showcase is for an invited audience and it’s a great way to celebrate your achievement. 5 Will I get feedback? Yes, you’ll receive friendly, constructive feedback throughout the course to help you improve your material and delivery. Other students have also been interested in Students often combine this course with other acting, improvisation, and writing classes to broaden their performance skills and creative confidence Improvisation Classes Sitcom Writing Beginners Acting Beginners Course Back To all Stand Up Comedy Courses Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Sarah IlesKate Smurthwaite Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 06 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 Sun 11:00-13:00 7 weeks (inc. showcase) Sarah Iles City Academy, Farringdon £285.00 Book Now 05 Oct 2026 - 16 Nov 2026 Mon 18:30-20:30 7 weeks (inc. showcase) Kate Smurthwaite City Academy, Farringdon £285.00 Book Now 06 Sep 06 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 £285.00 Day:Sun Time:11:00-13:00 Duration:7 weeks (inc. showcase) Tutor: Sarah Iles Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 05 Oct 05 Oct 2026 - 16 Nov 2026 £285.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-20:30 Duration:7 weeks (inc. showcase) Tutor: Kate Smurthwaite 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 'Stand Up Comedy – Beginners with Showcase' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * PAYMENT OPTIONS You are welcome to join the course up to the second class. ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course. Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833. CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG. If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more places on the same course. INDUSTRY TUTORS City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. 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) City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions 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. Sarah Iles View Profile Kate Smurthwaite View Profile
