--- title: "Stand Up Comedy Course at Laughing Horse Comedy — Beginners 2-Day Comedy Course – London October 2026 (September 2026) | Tough Crowd" description: "Beginners 2-Day Comedy Course – London October 2026 at Laughing Horse Comedy in The Hop Poles, Hammersmith, London. 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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 [View Reviews](#reviews) ## Location ## How to book & contact Booking instructions & contact details are members-only. [Become a member to see how to book](/register) ## 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 4 stars 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 Not specified 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 Not specified 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 Not specified 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 Not specified 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 Not specified 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. ### Have you taken this course? Leave a review! You need to be a Tough Crowd member to leave a review. 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