Beginners 2-Day Comedy Course – London September 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
26–27 September 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 courses, led by tutor Jay Sodagar, are widely regarded as effective for beginners. Reviews consistently highlight the supportive, uncompetitive atmosphere, the practical nature of the teaching, and the value of the graduation performance. Students report gaining confidence and essential skills for their first stand-up sets, with some going on to perform regularly at open mics.
Anonymous Reviewer
Three Weeks Magazine · 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. The course culminated in impressive performances that night at a Free Festival venue with radically improved acts.
Dom Hutchins
Laughing Horse Testimonials · 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.
David Watson
Laughing Horse Testimonials · 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 Testimonials · 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 Testimonials · 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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