Discover the art of making people laugh with confidence and skill in our Comedy Acting Classes – Level 1.
This fun and supportive course will give you the tools to create solo and ensemble comedy performances while exploring a variety of scripts, scenarios, and character types.
Through practical exercises, improvisation, and script work, you’ll learn to connect with audiences, deliver punchlines with precision, and develop your own comic voice. Whether you want to build confidence, explore performance for the first time, or sharpen your comedic timing, you’ll leave with a stronger grasp of the craft – and a lot of laughs along the way.
If you’re brand new to comedy acting, we recommend starting with our Comedy Acting Introduction Course before joining this class.
What you will learn
Over the duration of this course you will:
- Find the truth in comedy characters and situations for authentic humour.
- Channel nerves into positive performance energy.
- Apply the Rule of Three in both physical comedy and scripted work.
- Master the rhythm of comic text for maximum impact.
- Explore the characteristics and behaviours that make you funny.
- Understand and perform classic comedy archetypes.
- Develop freedom in body, voice, movement, and gesture.
- Work with scripts and scenarios from physical comedy, sitcoms, and sketches.
- Rehearse and perform a solo comedy piece in front of an audience.
Benefits of Taking This Course
Comedy is more than just making people laugh – it’s about connection, timing, and truth.
This course helps you discover and refine your own comedic style while boosting your performance skills and confidence.
- Build comedic confidence: Learn to perform in front of others with energy and ease.
- Develop authentic characters: Go beyond stereotypes to create memorable, believable comic roles.
- Master timing and rhythm: Understand how pace and pauses can make or break a joke
- Expand your range: Work with a variety of comedy forms from sketch to sitcom.
- Boost creativity: Use improvisation to unlock ideas and fresh material.
- Perform with presence: Command attention on stage through voice, movement, and physicality.
Truth in Comedy
Create believable characters that audiences connect with.
Perfect Timing
Learn how rhythm and the Rule of Three maximise comic effect.
Playful Creativity
Use improvisation to develop unique material and moments.
Collaborative Comedy
Build ensemble chemistry for group scenes and sketches.
Solo Spotlight
Gain confidence delivering monologues and solo routines.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 30 Sep 2025 - 4 Nov 2025 | Tue | 18:30-20:50 | 6 weeks | Miranda Bell | City Academy, Farringdon | £275.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 | Sun | 15:30-17:50 | 6 weeks | Miranda Bell | City Academy, Farringdon | £275.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 | Sat | 10:30-12:50 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £275.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Useful Information
No – this course is open to everyone. If you’re completely new to comedy acting, we recommend starting with our Comedy Acting Introduction Course.
Just yourself, comfortable clothing you can move in, and an open mind ready to play.
Yes – you’ll rehearse and perform a short solo comedy piece for your classmates at the end of the course.
What can I do after this course?
You might progress to one of our Improvisation courses, explore Improvisation, or join a Theatre Company to develop your performance skills further.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 30 Sep 2025 - 4 Nov 2025 | Tue | 18:30-20:50 | 6 weeks | Miranda Bell | City Academy, Farringdon | £275.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 | Sun | 15:30-17:50 | 6 weeks | Miranda Bell | City Academy, Farringdon | £275.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 | Sat | 10:30-12:50 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £275.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 30 Sep 2025 - 4 Nov 2025 | Tue | 18:30-20:50 | 6 weeks | Miranda Bell | City Academy, Farringdon | £275.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 | Sun | 15:30-17:50 | 6 weeks | Miranda Bell | City Academy, Farringdon | £275.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 24 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 | Sat | 10:30-12:50 | 6 weeks | Acting Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £275.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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