Stand-Up Comedy - Joke Gym - (Sunday Night Drop-In)

Have you already tried your hand at Stand-Up Comedy? Do you want a little structure? Then read on...

By Pierre Brault

Date and time

Sunday, December 1 · 6 - 7:30pm EST

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

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Have you already attended one of our classes and want to keep going? Are you interested in playing with other comics on a regular basis? Join our first 6-week Stand-Up Comedy Joke Gym and work with others in crafting your jokes! Taught by one the most seasoned comedians in the biz, this ongoing class offers:

🤣 Teaching by Professional Comic(s)

Get pointers and guidelines for writing your jokes to be ready for the stage.

🎭 Feedback by Professionals and Peers

Receive comments and suggestions from other comics in your group or from professionals in the room.

🔥 Comraderie

As many of you found by taking the other classes, there are some great people to work with at our classes!

👀 Get out of the House

It's in person and a wholesome activity that can get you out of the house and into a group of adults up to something good!

🎬 Refine Your Material

Really work on delivering your material. With the structure that comes with having something in your calendar, you can take the time to tease out your set!

👏 Stage Time

Each week everyone will be able to share their jokes in a small group and a few people will be able to get on stage and deliver their stand-up material!

This program is perfect for aspiring comedians, public speakers, or anyone looking to add humour to their repertoire but is especially geared for graduates of our other programs.

🌟 Class format will consist of time learning from the front as well as working in small groups. Limited time will be reserved for performance each week.

The 90-minute classes are timed so that you can stay for the show at Absolute Comedy that starts at 8 PM (optional).

This program is perfect for aspiring comedians, public speakers, or anyone looking to add humour to their repertoire but is especially geared for graduates of our other programs.

Taught by veteran Headliner, Pierre Brault, and special guests.

Dates for the class:

  • Sunday, November 3 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 10 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 17 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 24 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 1 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 8 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM * (we may have a show at 8:00)
    *There is an ongoing class - you are signing up for a drop-in on just one of these dates.

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.

CA$35.03