Beginners 2-Day Comedy Course – London October 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
24–25 October 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.
The Laughing Horse Beginners 2-Day Comedy Course is consistently praised for its supportive, relaxed, and uncompetitive atmosphere. Tutors, particularly Jay Sodagar, are highlighted for their ability to provide practical tools for joke writing and performance while helping students find their unique personal style. Graduates report significant improvements in confidence and many have successfully transitioned to performing at open mic nights and comedy festivals following the course.
ThreeWeeks Reviewer
ThreeWeeks Magazine · August 19, 2011
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. The course culminated in impressive performances with radically improved acts.
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 were 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.
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.
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.
ThreeWeeks Reviewer
ThreeWeeks Magazine · Unknown
Obviously, no two day course is going to make you into the next Frankie Boyle on its own, but for those thinking about a career in stand-up or those who just want to learn a few of the skills this is an excellent place to start.
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