A 6-week stand-up comedy course for aspiring funnymen. 

Hosted by Alright Mate? and led by award-winning comedian and comedy educator Angie Belcher, this is a rare opportunity to develop your comedic voice, write a short stand-up routine, and perform live on stage as part of the Exeter Comedy Festival. 

Dates: April 18th, 25th, May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

Times: 11am - 1pm

Open Mic: 6th June (Times TBC)

Over six weeks, you'll learn to craft a short stand-up routine using the same techniques professional comedians swear by. You'll get tailored feedback on your material, practical tips to manage stage fright, and the support of a group of like-minded people on the same journey. The course will wrap up with a live showcase at The Bootlegger as part of the Exeter Comedy Festival. 

Whether you're looking to try something new, overcome stage fright, meet new people, or just want to make people laugh, this course is for you.

What You'll Learn 

• How to discover and develop your unique comedic style
• How to turn everyday experiences, observations, and thoughts into genuinely funny stories
• Comedic devices that make material land
• How to use your body, voice, and breath to sharpen your delivery
• Techniques to manage nerves and command a stage

About Angie Belcher

Angie Belcher is a comedy pioneer, whose career has evolved from stand up, acting and performing to award-winning work as a coach and trainer, teaching comedy to CEOs and staff at major organisations, and delivering ground-breaking workshops through the NHS. A proud graduate of The Institute for the Development of Human Potential, she holds a post-graduate diploma in Humanistic Psychology for Leadership, Facilitation and Coaching. 

Angie is course leader for stand-up comedy on Circomedia’s BA course in Contemporary Performing Arts, Writer in Residence for First Story, Associate Lecturer in Comedy Writing at the University of Worcester, and Comedian in Academic Residence at the University of Bristol. The Hague awarded her World Comedian of Emancipation 2022 and in 2024 she was awarded a Gold HSJ Award for best mental health partnership with the NHS, for her work providing therapeutic comedy courses.

Pricing

The course is funded by Devon Community Foundation, Exeter City FC Supporters Trust and Alright ​Mate? CIC. 

Standard: £150

The standard price covers the full cost of your place on the course, thanks to the generous subsidy provided by the Exeter City Community Trust. This option ensures that everyone can access the course at an affordable rate.

Supporter: £200

As a supporter, you are not only covering the cost of your own place but also helping to subsidise places for others who may not otherwise be able to attend. The course is already heavily subsidised by the Exeter City Community Trust, and choosing this option allows you to pay it forward.