Getting Started in Standup - Wellington

Schedule

Sun May 31 2026 at 07:00 am to 10:00 am

UTC+12:00

Location

Cavern Club | Wellington, WG

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Have you always wanted to try stand-up comedy but don’t know how to start?
Comedian and writer Brendon Green 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.
Brendon Green is a professional comedian and writer with over 15 years of experience. He has written and performed 10 NZ Comedy Festival shows, receiving the Best Newcomer Award in 2012, a Billy T Nomination in 2014, and a FRED Award Nomination for Best Show in 2023.
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This class is also an intro to our upcoming "Complete Course" in Wellington
Wellington May/June 2026 (With Brendon Green)
Getting Started (open to all): Sunday 31 May 5:00pm (Cavern Club) (with Brendon)
Getting Started (open to all): Tuesday 26 May 6:00pm (Online with Neil)
Class 1: Tuesday, 2 June 6:00-9:00pm
Class 2: Tuesday, 9 June 6:00-9:00pm
Class 3: Tuesday, 16 June 6:00-9:00pm
Class 4: Tuesday, 23 June 6:00-9:00pm
Graduation Show: Thursday 25 June 8:00pm (Fringe Bar)
Price $450+gst
Sign Up Here‍ ‍
Price $450+gst - Includes all classes and materials, two private writing/coaching sessions, and your graduation video
More info: https://www.nzcomedyschool.com/
Brendon Green is a professional comedian and writer with over 15 years of experience. He has written and performed 10 NZ Comedy Festival shows, receiving the Best Newcomer Award in 2012, a Billy T Nomination in 2014, and a FRED Award Nomination for Best Show in 2023. A prolific MC and line-up comedian, he is known for his friendly and consistent stage presence. His comedy is thoughtful, kind, and emotionally playful - allowing him to play to audiences of all sizes and backgrounds. He's been teaching for the NZ Comedy School in Auckland for several years, with graduates who made the finals of the Raw Quest!
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Cavern Club, 18 Allen St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

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