School Holiday Comedy Boot Camp

Learn to be funny in just two days!

Are you the class clown? Or maybe you're the quiet one who's always wanted to make people laugh? Either way, this is your chance to grab the spotlight!

In this action-packed two-day, six-hour comedy bootcamp, you'll learn the practical secrets of professional stand-up comedians and be able to turn everyday observations into hilarious jokes.

Taught by comedians, you'll learn The Keystone, a clever technique for building jokes around a central idea, and Normal-Normal-Twist, where unexpected endings deliver big laughs.

Discover Nonsense-in-all-Seriousness, the art of saying ridiculous things with a straight face. Use Random Word Generation to spark hilarious ideas, and master Omitting a Given, where your audience completes the joke!

But comedy isn't just about words! You'll explore Body Language, using facial expressions, gestures and movement to make your performance unforgettable.

Then discover the four secret weapons of great delivery: Volume, Tone, Speed and Pauses. Learn when to speak up, slow down, change your voice or stay completely silent to get the biggest laughs.

Along the way, you'll write original jokes, build confidence, experiment with different comedy styles and discover your unique comedic voice.

No experience necessary. No boring lectures. Just creativity, confidence and loads of laughs!

Choose one session:

Session 1: Monday 7 + Tuesday 8 December | Morning (9 am - 12 noon)

Session 2: Monday 7 + Tuesday 8 December | Afternoon (2 pm - 5 pm)

Session 3: Thursday 10 + Friday 11 December | Morning (9 am - 12 noon)

Session 4: Thursday 10 + Friday 11 December | Afternoon (2 pm - 5 pm)

Our School Holiday Comedy Bootcamp is led by experienced comedians, performers and trainers who'll share the tricks of the trade, help you develop your own comedy style and give you the confidence to make an audience laugh.

Jorgia Rice

Comedian | 2026 RAW Comedy National Finalist

Jorgia Rice is one of Australia's exciting emerging stand-up comedians and a 2026 RAW Comedy National Finalist! With a sharp sense of humour, clever observations and an engaging stage presence, Jorgia knows how to turn everyday experiences into hilarious comedy. Having experienced the excitement and challenges of stand-up competition herself, she understands what it takes to write jokes, develop material and perform with confidence. Jorgia brings fresh energy, encouragement and plenty of laughs to the classroom, helping young comedians find their unique voice and discover just how funny they can be.

Stig Wemyss

Comedic Actor | Voice-Over Artist | Performer

Stig Wemyss is a celebrated Australian comedic actor and voice-over artist whose career has brought countless characters to life. He's the voice behind Andy Griffiths' hugely popular Treehouse audiobook series and played Little Elvis in the animated television series Little Elvis and the Truckstoppers. With decades of experience in acting, comedy and voice performance, Stig knows how to make stories and characters unforgettable. At Comedy Bootcamp, he'll share the secrets of comedic delivery, including volume, tone, speed, pauses and body language, showing students how the smallest change in performance can create the biggest laugh.

Morry Morgan

Founder, Hard Knock Knocks Comedy School | Trainer | Comedy Coach

Morry Morgan is the founder of Hard Knock Knocks Comedy School and brings 25 years of experience as a professional trainer, presenter and comedy coach. Since establishing the school in 2016, he's helped close to 900 of aspiring comedians discover their funny side, develop their confidence and perform on stage. A three-time TEDx speaker, author and experienced educator, Morry combines practical teaching techniques with a passion for comedy. He believes being funny isn't simply something you're born with, it's a skill anyone can develop. His energetic, hands-on approach makes learning comedy accessible, exciting and, most importantly, hilarious!

Who is the Hard Knock Knocks Comedy School?

Founded in Melbourne in 2016, Hard Knock Knocks Comedy School has helped more than 900 everyday Australians discover their funny side, build confidence and experience the thrill of performing stand-up comedy.

Now we're bringing our proven comedy techniques to the next generation with our School Holiday Comedy Bootcamp, designed especially for teenagers aged 14–18.

Whether you are a class clown, want to compete in Class Clowns, or somewhere in the middle, this is the course for you. Three-hours a day, over two-days means you'll have fun, learn a lot, but not be overwhelmed.