BEGINNER'S STAND UP COMEDY COURSE
Saturday 18th January 2025, 11am to 1pm - Dareshack
Our beginner’s stand up course is for people who have never done stand up comedy, as well as people with a little bit of experience who want to sharpen up their act. These classes will cover the very basics of stand up, from learning how to write a “pull back and reveal” joke to applying for gigs on the London circuit.
**About the tutor:**
This workshop is run by Alex Farrow. Alex is the host of Stand-up Philosophy London and the award-winning Jericho Comedy in Oxford, as recommended by the Telegraph, the i Paper, Chortle and Sunday Times. His philosophy-themed solo shows are extremely popular and have sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019, 2021 and 2022. Alex’s writing has appeared on Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You as well as in the Times as part of the best jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe. He performs regularly at Angel Comedy and has featured on BBC Radio 4 extras The Circuit and BBC Sounds.
**Testimonials**
“I just attended Alex Farrow's stand-up comedy course and wanted to say how brilliant a tutor he was and I had a great time. He was patient, supportive to everyone and really helped me”. - Student feedback for the Folkhouse Comedy Course
Alex has coached numerous students to the final of the Chortle Student Comedy Award. He also directed Chelsea Birkby’s award-winning debut Edinburgh Show “No More Mr Nice Chelsea” as well as giving guidance for Jacob Halwey’s breakout Radio 4 show ‘Class Act’.
**Praise for Alex’s performance work:**
“Perfect” - The Scotsman
“Very talented” - Chortle
“An intelligent new star with a skill for strong joke writing” – British Comedy Guide Top Pick 2023
“Alex Farrow is perhaps one of the most critically acclaimed comedians at the Fringe this year” - Conde Naste Traveller
Up to 16 places available total
**About the tutor:**
This workshop is run by Alex Farrow. Alex is the host of Stand-up Philosophy London and the award-winning Jericho Comedy in Oxford, as recommended by the Telegraph, the i Paper, Chortle and Sunday Times. His philosophy-themed solo shows are extremely popular and have sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019, 2021 and 2022. Alex’s writing has appeared on Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You as well as in the Times as part of the best jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe. He performs regularly at Angel Comedy and has featured on BBC Radio 4 extras The Circuit and BBC Sounds.
**Testimonials**
“I just attended Alex Farrow's stand-up comedy course and wanted to say how brilliant a tutor he was and I had a great time. He was patient, supportive to everyone and really helped me”. - Student feedback for the Folkhouse Comedy Course
Alex has coached numerous students to the final of the Chortle Student Comedy Award. He also directed Chelsea Birkby’s award-winning debut Edinburgh Show “No More Mr Nice Chelsea” as well as giving guidance for Jacob Halwey’s breakout Radio 4 show ‘Class Act’.
**Praise for Alex’s performance work:**
“Perfect” - The Scotsman
“Very talented” - Chortle
“An intelligent new star with a skill for strong joke writing” – British Comedy Guide Top Pick 2023
“Alex Farrow is perhaps one of the most critically acclaimed comedians at the Fringe this year” - Conde Naste Traveller
Up to 16 places available total
10:45 AM - Doors open
Presented by The Bristol Comedy Festival.
This is an 18+ event
