Introducing a exciting new 6-week stand-up comedy course starting soon in Exeter. The course is called Jest for Men, and it’s the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone, make people laugh, and learn the art of stand-up comedy. No previous experience is necessary and lunch is provided.
What’s the course about?
- Hosted by Alright Mate?and led by award-winning comedian Angie Belcher, this course is designed to help men develop their comedic voice, build confidence, and even perform live on stage.
- Participants will learn how to write and perform their own stand-up routine, overcome stage fright, and connect with like-minded people.
- Plus, the course ends with a live performance at The Bootleggeron 17th November.
Course Details:
- Dates: 24th September, 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd October, 5th November
- Time: 12pm – 2pm
- Live open mic: 17th November @ 2pm
- Location: The Bootlegger, Fore Street, Exeter
How can you help?
- Share the course with your network, friends, and family—anyone you think might enjoy or benefit from the course.
- Feel free to copy and paste this message in your own emails, or shout about the project on social media post to help spread the word!
Optional (for those who need it):
If you know someone who would love to join but may not be able to afford it, there are a limited number of fully subsidised places available. They can use the code FUNNYMAN24 at checkout to access a free place, no questions asked.
How to Share:
- Send the link to the course: https://alrightmate.org/events
- Encourage others to share with their networks.
Why Comedy?
Comedy is more than just making people laugh — it’s a proven way to reduce stress, boost happiness, and build confidence. This course also helps to normalise conversations about men’s mental health, offering a unique space to explore personal histories through humour.
About Alright Mate?
Alright Mate? is an award winning arts organisation who make participatory art projects that normalise conversations about men’s mental health.
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 CEO’s 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.