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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
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* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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What happens after the course?
The graduation is just the beginning. As soon as the course is over we invite you into the alumni group, where we offer free support, opportunities for gigs (some even paid!) and provide information about upcoming comedy festivals, like the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
If I get sick, do I lose my spot?
Nope! We’ll transfer you to the next course. And if you get sick again, we’ll keep transferring you. The record to date is 4 transfers!
When I sign up to the in-person course, do I get access to the online course too?
Yes, the online course is part of the full face-to-face course. You’ll get access to the online course as soon as you register, which means you can prepare before the course begins.
How many people have completed the course?
We were founded in 2016, and each year we have around 100 graduates. So we've coached well over 900 keynote speakers, bucket list tickers and comedians of the future!
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What happens after the course?
The graduation is just the beginning. As soon as the course is over we invite you into the alumni group, where we offer free support, opportunities for gigs (some even paid!) and provide information about upcoming comedy festivals, like the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Q: If I get sick, do I lose my spot?
Nope! We’ll transfer you to the next course. And if you get sick again, we’ll keep transferring you. The record to date is 4 transfers!
Q: When I sign up to the in-person course, do I get access to the online course too?
Yes, the online course is part of the full face-to-face course. You’ll get access to the online course as soon as you register, which means you can prepare before the course begins.
Q: How many people have completed the course?
We were founded in 2016, and each year we have around 100 graduates. So we've coached well over 900 keynote speakers, bucket list tickers and comedians of the future!
Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 16+ years. Adult accompaniment is not required.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 14 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 5 x 3 hours, $550 - $880 per guest (Earlybird price of $660 applies if you book into a public session 28+ days ahead, otherwise $880 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $550/guest for 2+ guests)
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Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 5:51pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
1 upcoming date between 24 Jan 2027 and 24 Jan 2027.
- Sun 24 Jan 2027, 6:30pm-9:30pm (then the same time, for the next 4 days)
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Knowledge required
An appreciation of comedy, either from stage, screen or TV.
What to bring
And an open mind and a sense of humour. We provide the books and pens.
Session repeats
This class series runs over 5 consecutive days.
Suitable for
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 16 years old).
Adult accompaniment is not required.
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What happens after the course?
The graduation is just the beginning. As soon as the course is over we invite you into the alumni group, where we offer free support, opportunities for gigs (some even paid!) and provide information about upcoming comedy festivals, like the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
If I get sick, do I lose my spot?
Nope! We’ll transfer you to the next course. And if you get sick again, we’ll keep transferring you. The record to date is 4 transfers!
When I sign up to the in-person course, do I get access to the online course too?
Yes, the online course is part of the full face-to-face course. You’ll get access to the online course as soon as you register, which means you can prepare before the course begins.
How many people have completed the course?
We were founded in 2016, and each year we have around 100 graduates. So we've coached well over 900 keynote speakers, bucket list tickers and comedians of the future!
Location
The Rubber Chicken Studio - 439A City Road, South Melbourne VIC
Parking directly out the front, or take the 109 or 96 trams.
Your teacher
We started Hard Knock Knocks Comedy School in South Melbourne in 2016 with a simple belief: you don’t have to be a born performer to learn stand-up comedy. Sometimes you just need encouragement, practical tools and a room full of people willing to give it a go alongside you.Our founder, Morry Morgan, brought a background in education, business and live entertainment. Together with experienced comedians, including our resident coach Brad Oakes, we created a course that helps people turn their ideas and experiences into material they can confidently perform on stage.Why do we love teaching? Because we get to see people surprise themselves. Someone can arrive on the first evening wondering what they’ve signed up for, then finish the course performing their own comedy in front of a live audience. Watching that confidence grow is a huge part of why we do this.Our students come from all walks of life. Some dream of becoming professional comedians. Others want to improve their public speaking, challenge themselves or simply do something enjoyable and a little outside their comfort zone. You don’t need ambitions of selling out theatres to belong here.We’re proud that nine of our graduates have reached the RAW Comedy National Final. We also invite alumni back for paid performances, sometimes giving them their first paid comedy gig. Helping people take those next steps matters to us.Our teaching combines professional comedy experience with educational expertise. Brad brings more than 35 years in comedy, while Morry holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has taught at institutions including RMIT, UniSA and Hult International Business School. Our guest comedians have included Greg Fleet, Jeff Green, Lehmo and Richard Stubbs.Something people might not realise is how much of stand-up is craft. Finding a premise, shaping a story, cutting unnecessary words and delivering a punchline are skills you can practise. You don’t have to be the loudest person at the party.Bring your curiosity, your experiences and a willingness to try. We’ll help you find the funny.
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