Introduction to Stand-Up Comedy (Monday Nights)

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at Stand Up Comedy? Has anyone told "You're funny, you should be a comedian!"? Then read on...

By Pierre Brault

Date and time

June 3 · 6pm - July 8 · 8pm EDT

Location

Absolute Comedy Ottawa

412 Preston Street Ottawa, ON K1S 4M9 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 35 days 2 hours

Ready to turn your everyday humour into uproarious laughter? Join our exciting 6-week Stand-Up Comedy Course and discover the art of comedic storytelling! Taught by one the most seasoned comedians in the biz, this course covers:

🤣 Week 1: Finding Your Funny Bone

Discover your unique comedic style, explore humour theory, and learn the fundamentals of joke structure.

🎭 Week 2: Crafting Hilarious Material

Master the art of observation and transform life experiences into side-splitting jokes and anecdotes.

🔥 Week 3: Perfecting Timing and Delivery

Learn the secrets of impeccable timing, pacing, and how to engage your audience with charisma.

👀 Week 4: Navigating Stage Presence

Build confidence and stage presence while tackling nerves and conquering the spotlight.

🎬 Week 5: Creating Your Comedy Set

Craft your own 7-minute comedy set, fine-tune your material, and receive constructive feedback.

👏 Week 6: The Grand Finale

Perform your stand-up at an actual comedy club, where you'll leave your audience in stitches!

This course is perfect for aspiring comedians, public speakers, or anyone looking to add humour to their repertoire. So, grab the mic and let your inner comedian shine! Enrol now and bring the laughter to the world! 🌟

Taught by veteran Headliner, Pierre Brault.

Dates for the class:

  • Monday, June 3 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Monday, June 10 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Monday, June 17 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Monday, June 24 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Monday, July 1 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (or Monday, July 8)
  • Tuesday, July 9 - 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM * (show is at 8:00)

All classes will be held at the club and spaces are limited.

Visit the Stand Up Comedy with Pierre Brault Facebook Group for more details.

Testimonials

Pierre is a true professional: funny and insightful. He knows his craft and does it with such ease, and is eager to share his experience with budding comics. I enrolled three times because I truly enjoyed the experience. — RB

Pierre’s comedy class is great! He makes stand-up accessible and helps each student find their unique point of view, build a six minute set and get comfortable performing. I learned a lot from him and am proud of what he helped me learn and do. — JB

Click here to listen to a CBC Doc Project on what it's like to be in our Stand Up Comedy Class.

Check out the Facebook group Stand Up Comedy with Pierre Brault for more testimonials and to see what the classes are up to.

Organized by

Pierre Brault is a multi-award winning Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, and Playwright. Now in his fourth decade of stand-up, Pierre has headlined stages across Canada from coast to coast to coast as well as Ireland, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. He has written for CBC radio and television and continues to be a club favourite wherever he travels.

Pierre is perhaps best known for his many solo performances at the NAC and GCTC and at The Gladstone. His works have appeared on stages in New Zealand, Great Britain and Ireland.

From CA$310.75