5 Weeks to Funny! Stand up comedy course for beginners
Details
Learn stand-up from scratch! 5-week beginner comedy course in Vienna + live graduation show at The Comedy Pub. No experience needed!
## Ever dreamed of making people laugh on stage?
Now’s your chance!
Join our Beginner Stand-Up Comedy Course at The Comedy Pub Vienna and go from comedy newbie to confident performer in just five weeks.
No experience needed — just curiosity, courage, and a sense of humor.
Over five Wednesdays, you’ll learn how to write jokes, build a set, and perform with confidence.
Then, at the end of the course, you’ll make your real on-stage debut at our official Graduation Show in front of friends, family, coworkers, and a full Comedy Pub audience.
Course Details
Course Dates: Thursday, February 5th – February 26th, 2026
⏰ Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Location: The Comedy Pub, Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna
️ Language: English
️ Level: Beginners welcome — absolutely no experience required
Instructor: Terence Hartnett (NYC comedian & comedy veteran)
What You’ll Learn
This hands-on comedy course teaches you the essential building blocks of stand-up:
### ✔️ How to take the stage with confidence
Stage presence • body language • microphone skills
### ✔️ How to connect with the audience
Introductions • rhythm • building rapport
### ✔️ How to write punchy jokes
Setups • punchlines • tags • editing your material
### ✔️ How to tell better stories
Structure • pacing • personal point of view
### ✔️ How to deliver your set like a pro
Timing • voice projection • handling nerves
Each session is designed around YOU — your experiences, your personality, your comedic voice.
Meet Your Instructor: Terence Hartnett
@hahartnett
Terence Hartnett is a ten-year comedy veteran from New York City with a career spanning across the U.S. and Europe.
Highlights include:
Caroline’s on Broadway
Second City Chicago
New York Comedy Festival Comic to Watch
Sold-out shows at Edinburgh Fringe
European tours & NYC comedy special
Headliner at The Comedy Pub Vienna
Terence is known for his supportive, energetic teaching style and his ability to help beginners unlock their unique comedic voice.
Course Structure
### Lesson 1 – Introducing Yourself
How to command the stage • microphone technique • delivering your first punchlines
### Lesson 2 – Your First Joke
Finding material in your own life • discovering your style
### Lesson 3 – Crafting a Bit
Turning ideas into tight jokes • structuring setups & punchlines • developing your comedic voice
### Lesson 4 – Punching It Up
Editing jokes • improving delivery • shaping your full 5-minute set
### Lesson 5 – Graduation Show!
Perform your debut set • invite friends & family • supportive real audience
Graduation Show – Your Big Moment!
The final class is your full stand-up debut!
Take what you’ve learned and deliver your polished 5-minute set live on stage at The Comedy Pub.
Your classmates, friends, coworkers, and a full room of comedy fans will be there to cheer you on.
It’s not just a final exam — it’s your first show.
⭐ Why Take This Class?
Supportive, fun & beginner-friendly
Learn stand-up the right way — from a real working comedian
Hands-on sessions with real feedback
Meet new people & join Vienna’s comedy community
Perform at Vienna’s top comedy club: The Comedy Pub
Boost confidence, public speaking & creativity
About The Comedy Pub
The Comedy Pub is Vienna’s home for stand-up comedy — a warm, welcoming Irish-pub-style venue with:
✔️ a real stage
✔️ great drinks
✔️ a friendly international crowd
✔️ a thriving comedy community
It’s the perfect place to start your comedy journey.
️ Reserve Your Spot!
Spaces are limited — our last courses sold out.
Book your place today and start your journey from shy to funny!
For questions, message The Comedy Pub or contact Terence directly.
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