Home›Comedy & stand up courses›Stand up comedy›Stand Up Comedy – Improvers with Public Gig Stand Up Comedy - Improvers with Public Gig BOOK NOW Details Booking & timetable Venues Tutors If you’ve already completed our Stand Up Comedy – Beginners with Showcase or have performed at a few gigs and want to sharpen your craft, this course will take your comedy to the next level. Led by an experienced stand-up coach, you’ll develop fresh material, refine your delivery, and learn advanced performance techniques, all culminating in a public gig at a London comedy venue. This is your chance to build on your stage experience, explore new comedic styles, and gain the confidence to perform for a paying audience. Whether your goal is to start gigging regularly or to simply expand your comedic range, this course gives you the tools, techniques, and insider knowledge to make it happen. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Take your stand-up beyond the first laugh and develop your craft and stage presence to perform sharper material in front of a live public audience. Build on your existing stage experience and grow as a stand-up performer Develop fresh material with more structure, variety and confidence Strengthen your ability to connect with different audiences and venues Explore new comic styles to expand your range as a performer Learn how to handle the energy and flow of a live comedy room Gain practical insight into the comedy industry, from booking gigs to building your profile Receive expert guidance from an experienced stand-up coach Work towards a public gig at a London comedy venue Longer Stand-Up Sets Learn how to write and shape longer, structured stand-up sets that hold audience attention. Multiple Comedy Styles Develop material across a range of styles, including political satire, musical comedy, improvised comedy, sketch and character work. Stage Improvisation Use on-stage improvisation to add spontaneity, variety and confidence to your performance. MC Skills Explore how to MC a room, control the energy of a show and keep the audience engaged. Joke Rate and Punchlines Increase your joke rate, improve punchlines and strengthen the comic impact of your material. Physical Performance Integrate physical performance into your stand-up, using body language, presence and movement to support the comedy. Audience Adaptability Learn how to adapt your style for different venues, rooms and audiences. Comedy Industry Insight Understand how the comedy industry works, including booking gigs and building your profile as a performer. Public Gig Put your material into practice with a public performance at a London comedy venue. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 06 Sep 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 Sun 13:15-15:15 7 weeks (inc. showcase) Sarah Iles City Academy, Farringdon £285.00 Book Now 08 Oct 2026 - 19 Nov 2026 Thu 18:30-20:30 7 weeks (inc. showcase) Kate Smurthwaite City Academy, Farringdon £285.00 Book Now 06 Sep 06 Sep 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 £285.00 Day:Sun Time:13:15-15:15 Duration:7 weeks (inc. showcase) Tutor: Sarah Iles Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 08 Oct 08 Oct 2026 - 19 Nov 2026 £285.00 Day:Thu 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 stand-up experience? Yes! You’ll need to have completed our Stand Up Comedy – Beginners with Showcase or have performed a few gigs before joining this course. 2 Will I get to perform? Absolutely. The course ends with a public gig, giving you the opportunity to perform in front of a paying audience. 3 What if I’m nervous? That’s normal! We create a supportive and encouraging environment to help you gain confidence, one step at a time. 4 How is this course different from the beginners’ course? This course focuses on refining and extending your existing skills, introducing advanced writing, improvisation, MCing, and industry insights. 5 Will I receive feedback? Yes, you’ll receive ongoing, constructive feedback throughout the course to help you improve your set and delivery. Want to learn more? The best comedians are always evolving. Build on your performance experience with our comedy writing, improvisation and performance courses, and continue growing your confidence, creativity and unique comic voice. 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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
