Comedian Alex Dunlop performs holding a microphone.

25 May – 6 Jul 2025

Intro to comedy workshops

with Alex Dunlop

Learn joke writing, performance skills and more at this series of workshops.

Event Details
Date 25 May – 6 Jul 2025
Times 12pm – 2pm
Location Keighley Healthy Living

Want to try stand-up comedy? BFD comedy is running an 8-week course in Keighley, perfect for beginners looking to learn the basics and get on stage.

Whether you want to boost confidence, improve public speaking, or just make people laugh, this course will give you the tools to get started.

Learn joke writing, performance skills, and finding your voice on stage.

No experience needed – just bring your sense of humour!

Develop your own stand-up set and perform in a final showcase on Sunday 13 July at The Beacon, Cliffe Castle.

Key information

  • Cost: £10 for the full course
  • Bonus: Free entry (and a plus one!) to a professional comedy show afterwards
  • Location: Keighley Healthy Living
  • Duration: 8 weeks (provisionally Sunday 25 May to 6 July, 12-2pm
  • Final Show: 13 July, The Beacon at Cliffe Castle

Getting there

Keighley Healthy Living
13 Scott St
Keighley
BD21 2JH

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