WHEN: Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:30pm
DATES: 20 October – 17 November, 2026
COST: $250
FOR: Ages 18+
Details
If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy but didn’t know where to start, this short course with award-winning Canberra comedian Chris Ryan is for you. By request, Chris is bringing back her relaxed, fun, and informative stand-up comedy course in collaboration with Tuggeranong Arts Centre. Drawing on 14 years of experience in the comedy industry, Chris will share insights from a career that has included appearances in major TV galas, comedy festivals, and clubs across Australia. Over four weeks, participants will learn the fundamentals of comedy writing and performance, culminating in a five-minute stand-up set in front of a live audience. Graduates of Chris’s previous courses have gone on to perform in the finals of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival RAW Comedy competition and at festivals around Australia, including Suma Iyer, Jacquelyn Richards, Trish Hurley, and Caitlin Maggs. Places are limited, and the course is open to participants aged 18 and over.
About the Artist
Chris Ryan’s relatable comedy points out the hilarious absurdities of life and the fact that largely, we’re all imbeciles. If you like your humour with a big dose of uncomfortable truths, you’re in the right place. A multi-award winner at the biggest and most prestigious comedy and arts festivals in Australia, including Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Sydney Comedy Festival, Chris has had a meteoric rise in the past five years, cementing himself as a household name in Australian comedy.
Chris Ryan, Comedian. Image courtesy of the artist