About us
This group includes events for standup comedy in English all over Lisbon, Portugal.
Those who love comedy, or who are curious to come to their first comedy show, all are welcome. Shows will all take place in English, and may include some adult or edgy topics, so please be aware in case you're sensitive to some topics.
So come have some drinks, share some laughs, and make new friends!
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- €180.00
Stand-up for Beginners with Dan Burt - 6 week course starting May 9th
Selva Comedy Cafe, Rua Luis de Camoes 112A, Lisboa, PTThis course is now sold out and already underway. We have a new batch starting on 9th June so if you want to know more and sign up -> here are details about the course starting on 9th June!
Have you ever seen a comedian performing stand-up comedy and thought “I wish I could do that” or “I wish I had that kind of confidence”, but have no idea where to begin? Well here is your opportunity! Not only will this class prepare you for the world of stand-up comedy by teaching you comedy styles and joke writing but it will prepare you for public speaking in general by teaching you stage presence and how to project confidence when standing in front of a group. At the end of this 6 week course you and your classmates will get an opportunity to try out your new jokes on stage in a class show in front of a crowd filled with friends and family!
Your teacher, Dan Burt, will be guiding you along the way. He has taught how to perform/write comedy in the US for over fifteen years. He’s performed stand-up, improv and sketch comedy on some of the biggest stages in the US. Currently you can see Dan headlining at just about every English speaking comedy venue in Lisbon. Dan also has a degree in public speaking. He not only can help you with your comedy and public speaking but has lots of advice about the business in general.
Enroll here by completing the fee payment
For a limited time, we are making this course available for just €180 for the entire 6-week period. The class is limited to 6-8 students so everyone gets individual attention.
Each class runs for 2 hours from 6pm to 8pm. You will receive 12 hours of instruction in total plus some practical on-stage experience. At the end of the classes there will be a show at Selva Comedy Cafe so you will get to watch seasoned comedians take the stage and gain a stronger understanding of all the concepts you've learned in the classroom.
The dates for each 2 hour class of the course will be (starting at 6.00pm):
9th May 2026 - Standing Up
16th May 2026 - Story Telling
23rd May 2026 - Joke Telling Styles
30th May 2026 - Writing Jokes
6th June 2026 - Building Out & Punching Up
13th June 2026 - Creating a Tight Five
20th June 2026 - Graduation Show for Friends and Family where students performAt the end of the course you will also receive a certificate of completion from Selva Comedy Cafe.
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Stand-up for beginners is not only a class that will teach you how to write a joke but how to improve your public speaking in general. Whether it’s how to give a better presentation at work, giving a great toast at your best friend’s wedding, or just talking to a stranger at a party, this class will increase your confidence and ability to speak in public.
Stand-up for beginners is a six week course, that will end in a show where you get to perform five minutes of material in a friendly and supportive environment.
Week 1, Standing Up: People’s biggest fear in life, over death, is public speaking. In week one you will conquer this fear and take the big step of standing up on a stage in front of your classmates and working on getting comfortable being the focus of attention while speaking.
Week 2, Story Telling: After becoming more comfortable being the focus of attention you will start working on your ability to make what you are saying more interesting (possibly even funny) through the art of story telling. This is also a form of stand-up!
Week 3, Joke Telling Styles: This week you are going to start finding the comic in you! Now that we know the art of story telling you will learn several more styles of comedy like one liners, observational, wordplay, character, current events, and crowd work to name a few.
Week 4, Writing Jokes: Let’s get writing! Now that you have picked a style of comedy you are interested in, you will start crafting your first five minutes. In this class you will take baby steps towards writing jokes using your own voice and then deliver them on stage.
Week 5, Building Out & Punching Up: Once you have established some jokes you will work on building out and extending your set with similar material and punching up by adding more jokes to your current work.
Week 6, Creating a Tight Five: It’s almost show time! In your final week you will spend your time polishing your material and tightening the screws on your act for your big show!
Book your attendance now by paying the fee and if you need a tax invoice you can also request it on Day 1 of the course. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!
PS: If you have questions about the course, please reach out to us via Instagram or post a comment here below and we'll be happy to discuss!
2 attendees - €12.00
Parental Advisory: Explicitly Hilarious - 5 parents doing comedy in English
Selva Comedy Cafe, Rua Luis de Camoes 112A, Lisboa, PTThis is a ticketed show, tickets at the door are €20 but you can book online on eventbrite for €12.
On May 16, five seriously funny comedians—who also
happen to be parents—are taking the stage for a night of stand-up that pulls no punches (except the soft-play kind).Whether you are a parent or just have them to blame for your personality, this show is for you.
Mums, dads: book a babysitter. Or don’t—flip a coin and send the winner out for a night of laughs while the loser stays home negotiating bedtime like it’s a hostage situation.
Expect brutally honest stories, questionable life choices, and the kind of comedy that only comes from surviving parenthood.Doors: 20h30, show starts 21h.
Show ends at 23h so you can get back to your little monsters.
5 parents. 1 stage. Zero filters.
Come laugh it off—you’ve earned it.Tickets Online: 12 euros (all cards accepted)
Tickets at the Door: 20 euros (cash or card)####
#### The Comedians
After performing all over the US for over two decades Dan Burt brings his unique outlook on life to Portugal. Dan's stand up covers everything from marriage to having a kid to mental health, oh and a fantastic cat impression. Come see the comedy that got him an audition for Saturday Night Live.
Shalini left a thriving career as a tech executive to become an entrepreneur and she has very recently started doing comedy too. Because why do white people get to make all the bad decisions.
Clinton is a stand-up comedian originally from Houston, TX. He started performing in New York City and spent the last 11 years in Geneva, Switzerland where he founded Geneva Stand-Up Comedy and ran a monthly open mic night. He can now be found performing in Lisbon and other stages around Europe. When Clinton is not on stage, you can find him reading stuff on the internet or doing miscellaneous dad things. You can follow him on Instagram @cstar1201.
Gareth was one of the early adopters of Lisbon when it wasn’t cool. Now Lisbon is too cool for Gareth. He has two kids both born here, and enjoys the many daily struggles of being an expat dad, answering questions like, “dad, why do we live here?”. In his spare time he enjoys trying to figure out what the fuck happened to his life.
RiK MG is a surprising contender for the UK's Father of the Year contest 2026, and it doesn’t take long to see why. His razor-sharp, slightly unhinged take on raising two girls turns everyday parenting into a series of brilliantly told misadventures. You’ll find yourself laughing, wincing, and quietly impressed that his kids haven’t filed for emancipation yet.
The venue (Selva Comedy Cafe) will serve craft beer, wine, cocktails (espresso martini, g&t, lisbon mule, etc.), Why Not organic sodas, kombucha, and some light snacks!
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