About this Event
? 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: Wednesdays, 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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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Comedy Pub, 7 Kettenbrückengasse, Wien, Austria
EUR 0.00 to EUR 327.70
