Stand-Up Comedy Class: All levels (Monday Nights)

Schedule

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 27 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Absolute Comedy Ottawa | Ottawa, ON

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Stand-Up class for all levels: Build your comedy set, sharpen your speaking skills, find your voice. Beginners, Semi-Pros and Pros welcome.
About this Event

Whether you're stepping on stage for the first time or returning to sharpen your comedic edge, this stand-up comedy workshop is for you.

Led by veteran comedian and touring headliner, Pierre Brault, this course welcomes all experience levels into a supportive, laughter-filled space. Newcomers will build foundational skills in joke writing, timing, and stage presence. Returning comics will deepen their craft, explore advanced techniques, and refine their voice.

Expect writing prompts, performance opportunities, personalized feedback, and lots of laughs along the way.

Over the years, hundreds of students have taken this class — some of whom are now performing professionally.

Join our exciting 6-week Stand-Up Comedy Course and discover the art of set building, joke writing! Taught by one the most seasoned comedians in the biz, this course covers:

🤣 Finding Your Funny Bone

Discover your unique comedic style, explore humour theory, and learn the fundamentals of joke structure.

🎭 Crafting Hilarious Material

Master the art of observation and transform life experiences into side-splitting jokes and anecdotes.

🔥 Perfecting Timing and Delivery

Learn the secrets of impeccable timing, pacing, and how to engage your audience with charisma.

👀 Navigating Stage Presence

Build confidence and stage presence while tackling nerves and conquering the spotlight.

🎬 Creating Your Comedy Set

Craft your own 7-minute comedy set, fine-tune your material, and receive constructive feedback.

👏The Grand Finale

Perform your stand-up set in a showcase at an actual Comedy Club, where you'll leave your audience in stitches!

This course is perfect for aspiring comedians to semi-pros, public speakers, or anyone looking to add humour to their lives. So, grab the mic and let your inner comedian shine! Enrol now and bring the laughter to the world! 🌟

Taught by veteran Headliner, Pierre Brault.

Dates for the class:

  • Monday, Oct 20 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Monday, Oct 27- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Monday, Nov 03 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Monday, Nov 10 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Monday, Nov 17 - 6:00 PM - 8:00PM
  • Tuesday, Nov 25 - 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM * (show is at 8:30)

All classes and shows will be held at Absolute Comedy on Preston St. in Ottawa but spaces are limited

Visit the Stand Up Comedy with Pierre Brault Facebook Group for more details.

Testimonials

Pierre is a true professional: funny and insightful. He knows his craft and does it with such ease, and is eager to share his experience with budding comics. I enrolled three times because I truly enjoyed the experience. — RB

Pierre’s comedy class is great! He makes stand-up accessible and helps each student find their unique point of view, build a six-minute set and get comfortable performing. I learned a lot from him and am proud of what he helped me learn and do. — JB

Click here to listen to a CBC Doc Project on what it's like to be in our Stand Up Comedy Class.

Check out the Facebook group Stand Up Comedy with Pierre Brault for more testimonials and to see what the classes are up to.


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Where is it happening?

Absolute Comedy Ottawa, 412 Preston Street, Ottawa, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 275.00 to CAD 325.00

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