FunnyFest Comedy: Stand Up Comedy - WEEKEND COURSE - Edmonton

Schedule

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm

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Location

Royal Hotel West Edmonton, Trademark Collection by Wyndham | Edmonton, AB

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FunnyFest Comedy: Stand Up Comedy - WEEKEND COURSE - Edmonton


FunnyFest Comedy: Stand Up Comedy AND Writing Workshop


Presented by 25th 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:


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 and 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 and 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. $399 1 day; B. Early Bird $489 2 day; C. $589 2 day; 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

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