For Beginners
Aimed firmly at beginners, this course could be the platform you need to escape the hum-drum of the office job and become a comedy star in the making. You are taken on a journey from social joker to The Comedy Store stage in just 7 weeks.
Your tutor, Mike Gunn, has seen it all in his 20+ years as a professional stand-up comedian and has now decided to part with his extensive knowledge. With his vast stage experience, Mike will help students hone their timing, engage with audiences, perfect their mic technique, deal with hecklers, and teach the secrets of constructing hilarious jokes and stories.
The course ends with a showcase at The Comedy Store, open to the public, where each student performs five minutes in front of a live audience. Students will be given a number of tickets to the final event which they can give to family and friends, or even sell to raise funds for their future comedy adventures. So what are you waiting for? Comic stardom beckons…..
Sunday 26th September – 31st October 2021
Session 1: Sunday 26th September 2pm – 4pm
Session 2: Sunday 3rd October 2pm – 4pm
Session 3: Sunday 10th October 2pm – 4pm
Session 4: Sunday 17th October 2pm – 4pm
Session 5: Sunday 24th October 2pm – 4pm
Session 6: Sunday 31st October 2pm – 4pm
FINAL SHOWCASE
Wednesday 3rd November @ 8pm
Reviews
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A true master
You will learn invaluable techniques from a true master in the business…
Amazing teacher
Mike is an amazing teacher! I never thought I’d be able to step out onto that stage, but by the end I was confident and ready for stand up!!
Life changing and fun!
When I started the course I honestly didn’t think I’d be funny or confident. Mike’s patient and open teaching style gave structure and understanding to the enigma of stand-up! Life changing and fun! Thanks Mike… Read more “Life changing and fun!”
Can’t recommend enough
It was great to get the benefit of Mike’s experience. He was patient, very informative and I learned a lot. It’s a testament to Mike’s teaching that everyone from our course performed to the best… Read more “Can’t recommend enough”
He’s a legend
It’s no easy feat to try your hand at stand up, no matter how funny you think you may be. Deciding to put yourself out there can be daunting but Mike provides an encouraging, challenging… Read more “He’s a legend”
Best thing I have ever done
I completed Mike’s 8 week comedy course and I must say it is the best thing I have ever done. I have never been on stage or performed in my life, and after 8 weeks… Read more “Best thing I have ever done”
Extensive experience in comedy
Having not ever done any stand up before, Mike has helped me and the rest of us, gain the confidence to stand up in front of a bunch of strangers and speak our mind. The… Read more “Extensive experience in comedy”
Thoroughly recommend working with him
Mike has been a phenomenal teacher of comedy. Obviously passionate about what he does, it’s no exaggeration to say he can turn you from complete novice to having the confidence to kick in and perform… Read more “Thoroughly recommend working with him”
10/10 would definitely recommend
I took a comedy course with Mike as the teacher and ended up performing a set in front of 200 odd people!! Mike taught me everything I didn’t know that I didn’t know about comedy.… Read more “10/10 would definitely recommend”
Thoroughly enjoyable
Completed a comedy course with Mike and it was a thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile experience. Mike’s blend of skills, experience and down to earth nature helped the whole group find their style and absolutely smash… Read more “Thoroughly enjoyable”
A fantastic experience
Before I started this course I arrogantly thought to myself ‘you can’t teach comedy’. Weeks of practicing, feedback and tips later I performed to an audience of 300 people laughing. More importantly, I performed with… Read more “A fantastic experience”
Increases your stage presence tenfold
Mikes undeniable expertise and charisma make you feel at ease instantly. He encourages you to get up on stage straight away which increases your stage presence tenfold. Comedy Store – ‘a serious night out.’ If… Read more “Increases your stage presence tenfold”
Awesome course by a great teacher
It’s been eight years since I have got on stage, and this course and Mike helped invigorate my enthusiasm and my act. Truly a master at what he does in a warm and confident manner… Read more “Awesome course by a great teacher”
Had a blast
Hadn’t performed before. 6 great weeks and then got to perform on stage at the Comedy Store! One of the best days of my life. Mike gives great advice, listen to him and you will… Read more “Had a blast”
Fantastic course 10/10
Mike Gunn’s Comedy Course is highly recommended, you will not be disappointed. Great teacher, great guy and great stand up comic. Do not think about booking, just do it. Don’t delay.
Highest recommendation
Mike is a fantastic teacher and got every single one of us ready to take the stage in a matter of weeks. If you’ve always been thinking about doing it, theres no better way to… Read more “Highest recommendation”
What a buzz!
Having just completed this course, I am still on a high, I wanna sign up immediately for the next one. If only my school teachers had taught using comedy, I might have learned a lot… Read more “What a buzz!”
Best thing I’ve done with my life
Mike has become like a second father to me, in so much as I only see him for a few hours on a Sunday. Unlike my dad Mike turns up sober and dispences good advice.… Read more “Best thing I’ve done with my life”
All round Top Bloke
Really is a great 8 weeks; gets you on stage from the get-go, tweaks and tweaks and has you absolutely ready to go for the final show – which is just an unreal experience! Mike’s… Read more “All round Top Bloke”
Brilliant adventure for newcomers to the comedy circuit
I’ve tremendously benefitted from Mike Gunn’s wisdom and learning from him to make my jokes punchier. Mike is very personable and quick to realise what is your essential detail that you need to work on,… Read more “Brilliant adventure for newcomers to the comedy circuit”
Learning from the best!
Mike is a fantastic comedian and a brilliant teacher – he gives great advice, pushes you to get out of your comfort zone, and instills confidence in even the most nervous of performers! No matter… Read more “Learning from the best!”
And he cures cancer
Just completed an 8 week stand up course and performance night with Mike for Cancer Research UK. I was massively nervous about taking on the challenge and Mike was really good at putting people at… Read more “And he cures cancer”
Great teacher and a legend
Mike is a great teacher and will be completely honest with you if you are shite but will do it in a completely supportive way and get you to build your confidence to be able… Read more “Great teacher and a legend”
Great course!
Great course with a great teacher. Gave very direct with feedback which is what you need. Created a very relaxed environment which is perfect for newbies. Would definitely recommend
Mike is just amazing
I went on an Ultra course he taught, and with him being one of the best stand-ups in the country I assumed I’d be onto a winner. I was not disappointed, this guy is the… Read more “Mike is just amazing”
