About this Event
"FunnyFest Comedy: Stand Up Comedy AND Writing Workshop"
Presented by 26th Annual FunnyFest COMEDY SOCIETY
Comedy Workshop - Stand Up Comedy 101 – The Secrets of Stand Up Comedy - WEEKEND COURSE @ 10 am to 4 pm, for 2 DAYS from Saturday, FEBRUARY 21 AND Sunday, FEBRUARY 22, 2026, in EDMONTON, Alberta (With a professional, public attending GRADUATION SHOWCASE held on SUNDAY @ 5 pm)
You will LEARN --- Over 200 performance techniques AND 30 comedy writing methods!
FunnyFest Comedy is offering a one-of-a-kind comedy workshop in a VERY supportive environment. The FunnyFest Comedy Workshop has a 100% satisfaction rating!
Students talking about the FunnyFest Comedy Workshop - Stand up Comedy and Comedy writing course --- Testimonials 2025:
The FunnyFest Comedy Workshop interdisciplinary approach: 1. The unique language of Stand Up Comedy; 2. Comedy writing techniques galore – The foundation of all great comedy; 3. Public speaking.
ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS:
• Do you want to learn how to be funny?
• Do YOU WANT TO INCLUDE LAUGHTER IN YOUR SPEECHES & PRESENTATIONS?
• Do you want to improve your public speaking?
• Do you want to learn the unique art stand up comedy and how to write comedy?
• Do you want to learn the SECRETS OF STAND UP COMEDY so you can be an awesome presenter?
Then take the FunnyFest Comedy Workshop - Stand Up Comedy / Comedy Writing opportunity to "laugh & learn"!
The FunnyFest Comedy Workshop includes:
A. All course support materials;
B. COMEDY WRITING short cuts galore;
C. In class video with comprehensive critique;
D. After the workshop you will perform comedy at a live show in front of supportive people who want to see you succeed! There will be 2 headline comics to bookend the show - 1 as the MC and 1 as the Closer. Date and Time voted on by class. *** You receive $100 in FREE tickets to invite your supporters ***;
E. A maximum of 10 persons per class;
F. $500 in tickets to attend the Calgary Comedy Festival or a FUNNYFEST Comedy Tour show near you;
G. Opportunity to compete in the 26th Annual FUNNYFEST Comedy COMPETITION, April, 2026.
The course is taught by Stu Hughes --- A seasoned headliner. Stu has Produced of over 2000 comedy shows; A performer who wanted to give back to the community. Stu painstakingly wrote the 200 page course and included 30 writing methods. The course is comprehensive and practical --- You will be able to apply all the new skills and techniques you learn immediately.
Stu Hughes is Over-the-top funny! A real and genuine a comic, with an effortless ability to keep the audience glued to the non-stop action. Stu is the mad genius behind the 25th Annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival and a 25 year veteran of stand up comedy.
Your investment is ONLY: A. $389; B. Early Bird $329; C. $589 2 day with 1 night hotel; D. $889 full weekend with 2 nights hotel; E. $989 full weekend with 3 nights hotel.
VENUE: Royal Hotel West Edmonton, 10010 - 178 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1T3
FunnyFest Comedy delivers all things funny and teaches funny.
Contact us for more information:
A. EMAIL --- tickets [AT] funnyfest [DOT] com
B. Office: 403 228 7888
More info or buy FUNNYFEST Comedy Workshop: https://funnyfest-comedy-workshop-weekend-edmonton.eventbrite.ca
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Hotel West Edmonton, 10010 - 178 Street NW, Edmonton, Canada
CAD 389.00 to CAD 1048.10
