Beginners 2-Day Comedy Course – Brighton January 2027
Beginner stand-up comedy course delivered over two days, followed by a graduation show in the venue on Sunday evening.
Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Course length
2 days plus graduation show
Days
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 January 2027
Times
2pm–6:30pm each day; graduation show Sunday evening
Location
How to book & contact
Reviews
Real reviews from students who took this course, found across the web.
Reviews for the Laughing Horse 2-Day Beginners Comedy Course are generally very positive, highlighting the supportive and uncompetitive atmosphere. Students and professional reviewers from ThreeWeeks Edinburgh praise the tutors (such as Jay Sodagar and Jojo Sutherland) for their ability to teach joke-writing mechanics like the 'Rule of Three,' stagecraft, and editing. Graduates report significant improvements in confidence and performance skills, with some noting the course offers good value for money.
Louise Rodgers
ThreeWeeks Edinburgh · August 6, 2025
The course was led by comedian Jay Sodagar and focused on getting a decent show out of a group of beginners. Students were coached through writing, editing, and stage-craft in meticulous, highly effective detail. The reviewer noted that audience connection was emphasized and the group bonded quickly through the shared experience of being vulnerable and acting out ideas.
David Watson
Laughing Horse Website · unknown
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.
Andrew Bell
ThreeWeeks Edinburgh · unknown
This course has to be one of the best on offer. Notable was the relaxed and uncompetitive atmosphere, in no small part down to the tutor who focused on helping each participant to find a personal style, coached them on how to edit their material and explained how not to fall out with comperes. Everyone seemed delighted with the experience.
Duncan Hart
Laughing Horse Website · unknown
The course has improved my confidence and the open spot I performed went down really well! And it's pretty cheap too! If you've got funny bones, you can do no better.
Stephanie Parker
Laughing Horse Website · unknown
Jay's courses - the intro through to the advanced - have infused a new vitality and structure into my comedy ethos. I truly believe that had I stumbled onto Jay sooner, I'd have much more to show for my comedy career aspirations.
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