Victoria YYJ - Weekend - Stand Up Comedy Workshop -Laugh and Learn 200 Ways

Schedule

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm

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Location

The Vic HOTEL | Victoria, BC

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Stand Up COMEDY Workshop - WEEKEND COURSE - Learn 200 performance techniques AND 30 Writing Tips - JUNE 20 and JUNE 21, 2026 - VICTORIA /YYJ
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, JUNE 20 and Sunday, JUNE 21 2025, in beautiful VICTORIA, BC (With a professional, public attending GRADUATION SHOWCASE held on SUNDAY @ 5 pm)

You will LEARN --- Over 200 performance techniques AND 30 comedy writing methods!

4 Packages:

1. FULL WEEKEND @ 10 am to 4 pm

2. 1 Day - Saturday @ 10 am to 4 pm

3. 2 Day - FULL WEEKEND with Hotel Package x 2 nights, with Training from Saturday & Sunday @ 10 am to 4 pm

A. Choose Checking in on Friday (checking out Sunday)

B. Choose Checking in on Saturday (checking out Monday)

4. 3 Day - FULL WEEKEND with Hotel Package x 3 nights checking in on Friday (checking out Monday) with Training from Saturday & Sunday @ 10 am to 4 pm

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 & 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 $100 in tickets to attend a FUNNYFEST Comedy Tour show near you;

G. Opportunity to compete in the 26th Annual FUNNYFEST Comedy COMPETITION, April 17 - April 25, 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 22nd Annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival and a 20 year veteran of stand up comedy.

Your investment is ONLY: A. $399 1 day; B. Early Bird $389 2 day; C. $489 2 day; D. $889 full weekend with 2 nights hotel; E. $989 full weekend with 3 nights hotel.

VENUE: The Vic HOTEL, 123 Gorge Road East, Victoria BC V9A 1L1

FunnyFest Comedy delivers all things funny & 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:


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The Vic HOTEL, 123 Gorge Road East, Victoria, Canada

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