Beginners 2-Day Comedy Course – London December 2026
Beginner stand-up comedy course covering writing and performing stand-up, with a graduation show on the Sunday evening.
Location
The Hop Poles, Hammersmith, London
Course length
2 days plus graduation show
Days
5–6 December 2026
Times
12:00pm–4:30pm each day; graduation show Sunday evening
Price
£119; £109 concessions
Location
How to book & contact
Reviews
Real reviews from students who took this course, found across the web.
Laughing Horse Comedy's 2-day beginners course is highly regarded by students and reviewers for its practical approach to joke writing, editing, and stagecraft ([Stand-Up Comedy Course Testimonials - Laughing Horse](https://laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk/coursetestimonials.asp)). Tutors, particularly Jay Sodagar, are frequently praised for being supportive, professional, and effective at helping students find their personal style ([About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Course (Laughing Horse Comedy) – ThreeWeeks Edinburgh](https://threeweeksedinburgh.com/article/about-comedy-stand-up-comedy-course-laughing-horse-comedy/)). Graduates report increased confidence and many have successfully transitioned to performing at open mic nights ([Intermediate Level Stand-Up Comedy Courses](https://laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk/coursesintermediate.asp)).
Three Weeks Magazine
Three Weeks Magazine (via Laughing Horse Website) · Unknown
This course has to be one of the best on offer. The students... had all travelled into Edinburgh especially for the course. 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. ([Stand-Up Comedy Course Testimonials - Laughing Horse](https://laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk/coursetestimonials.asp))
Dom Hutchins
Laughing Horse Website · Unknown
I did the beginner course in summer 2019 and the intermediate course in autumn 2020. My experience of both courses where nothing but positive. Jay is a great teacher and the course equips you with everything you need to perform your first ever set. I now regularly gig open mics around Manchester. ([Stand-Up Comedy Course Testimonials - Laughing Horse](https://laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk/coursetestimonials.asp))
Louise Rodgers
ThreeWeeks Edinburgh · 6 Aug 2025
Excellent tutor, comedian Jay Sodagar... Jay’s focus was on us, and getting a decent show out of an eager bunch of shivering newbies. I’ve performed Fringe comedy before – but not for a while – and we were coached through writing, editing and stage-craft in meticulous, highly effective detail. ([About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Course (Laughing Horse Comedy) – ThreeWeeks Edinburgh](https://threeweeksedinburgh.com/article/about-comedy-stand-up-comedy-course-laughing-horse-comedy/))
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. ([Laughing Horse Comedy - Stand-Up 2 Day Comedy Courses](https://laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk/courses2day.asp))
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. ([Intermediate Level Stand-Up Comedy Courses](https://laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk/coursesintermediate.asp))
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