Getting Started in Standup - Wellington

Tue Aug 19 2025 at 08:00 am to 11:00 am UTC+12:00

Cavern Club | Wellington

NZcomedyschool
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Getting Started in Standup - Wellington
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Have you always wanted to try stand-up comedy but don’t know how to start?
Comedian, writer, and lifelong teacher Neil Thornton (seen on TV3’s After Hours) brings you a fun low-pressure comedy workshop.
Sign up here: https://www.nzcomedyschool.com/enroll
Suggested koha: $20
Everything you need to know to get a mic in your face:
-generating ideas
-joke writing
-effective delivery
-where and how to get practice
-how to avoid many common mistakes new performers make.
Neil Thornton is an award-winning comedian with appearances on NZ TV and all over the world. In addition to his career as a stand-up comedian, comedy teacher, and writer, Neil has been teaching writing, creativity, and presentations for more than 20 years.
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This class is also an intro to our upcoming "Complete Course" in Wellington
Wellington: August/September (w Neil Thornton)
Intro “Getting Started” Class: Tuesday 19 August 6:00-9:00pm
Class 1: Tuesday 26 August 6:00-9:00pm
Class 2: Tuesday 2 September 6:00-9:00pm
Class 3: Tuesday 8 September 6:00-9:00pm
Class 4: Tuesday 16 September 6:00-9:00pm
Graduation Show: Saturday 20 September, 8:00pm
More info: https://www.nzcomedyschool.com/
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