Home›Comedy & stand up courses›Stand Up & Comedy›Comedy Acting Introduction Comedy Acting Introduction BOOK NOW Details Booking & timetable Venues Tutors Step into the world of comedic performance in a fun and inspiring environment with our Comedy Acting - An Introduction course. This practical Acting Course introduces you to the fundamentals of comedy acting, giving you the tools and confidence to create memorable comic performances. From sitcoms to improvisation, silent comedy to farce, you will explore a range of styles and discover what makes comedy work. Guided by an experienced performer, you will learn how to bring scenes to life exploring text work, physicality, rhythm, and comic timing. Along the way, you will gain insight into how comedic acting differs from stand-up comedy and drama, learn how to overcome performance nerves, and begin to discover your own comic voice and style. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Trust your instincts and find your comic style. Enjoy a fun, supportive environment where you can take risks and develop your skills Meet and collaborate with like-minded people who share your love of comedy Learn transferable performance skills useful for acting, presenting and even everyday life Discover your own comic style and what makes you unique as a performer Leave with the tools and inspiration to keep developing your comedy acting skills Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 04 Oct 2026 Sun 11:00-17:30 1 day Miranda Bell City Academy, Farringdon £112.00 20% OFF Book Now 08 Nov 2026 Sun 10:30-17:00 1 day Miranda Bell City Academy, Farringdon £139.00 Book Now 12 Dec 2026 Sat 10:30-17:00 1 day Miranda Bell City Academy, Farringdon £139.00 Book Now 04 Oct 04 Oct 2026 £112.00 Day:Sun Time:11:00-17:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Miranda Bell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:20% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 08 Nov 08 Nov 2026 £139.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-17:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Miranda Bell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Dec 12 Dec 2026 £139.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-17:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Miranda Bell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Comedy Improvisation Learn and perform comedy improvisation games, building confidence, spontaneity and quick-thinking skills. Creative Play Learn to trust your instincts, have fun and work creatively with your group to explore bold comedy ideas. Comedy Techniques Explore different approaches to creating comedy, from timing and character to situation and surprise. Sitcom and Sketch Scenes Rehearse and perform scenes from sitcoms or sketch shows, developing your comic performance skills. Original Comedy Devise and perform your own original comedy sketch or scene, putting your ideas into practice. Character Comedy Develop comedic characters and experiment with multiple roles, voices and personalities. Useful information Do I need any previous acting or comedy experience? No, this course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some performance experience. What should I wear? Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. You will be up on your feet for many of the exercises. Do I need to prepare anything before the first class? No preparation is required. All exercises, games and scene work will be introduced during the sessions. Will I have to perform in front of the whole group? Yes, but always in a supportive and encouraging environment. Most exercises are done in pairs or small groups to help build confidence. What can I do after this course? Keep building your skills and confidence with one of these pathways: Comedy Acting classes to develop your comic timing, devising skills and performance technique across sketches, improvisation and ensemble work. Comedy Acting Level 1 to continue your comedy journey with a structured course that builds on your introduction. Improvisation classes to sharpen your spontaneity, creativity and quick-thinking skills for stage and screen. Acting classes to strengthen core acting foundations, progress through levels and discover specialist training that suits your goals. Want to learn more? Students often combine this course with other acting, improvisation, and writing classes to broaden their performance skills and creative confidence Acting Beginners Course Sitcom Writing Beginners Improvisation Classes Acting Summer School Our Acting Summer School offers a wide range of acting masterclasses and workshops from screen acting and Shakespeare across five full days of tuition. FIND OUT MORE Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Miranda Bell Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 04 Oct 2026 Sun 11:00-17:30 1 day Miranda Bell City Academy, Farringdon £112.00 20% OFF Book Now 08 Nov 2026 Sun 10:30-17:00 1 day Miranda Bell City Academy, Farringdon £139.00 Book Now 12 Dec 2026 Sat 10:30-17:00 1 day Miranda Bell City Academy, Farringdon £139.00 Book Now 04 Oct 04 Oct 2026 £112.00 Day:Sun Time:11:00-17:30 Duration:1 day Tutor: Miranda Bell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:20% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 08 Nov 08 Nov 2026 £139.00 Day:Sun Time:10:30-17:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Miranda Bell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Dec 12 Dec 2026 £139.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-17:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Miranda Bell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Comedy Acting Introduction' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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