Entertainment
4 April, 2024
Free stand-up comedy workshops at libraries
TWO free stand-up comedy workshops will be held at two of Mareeba Shire libraries as part of Queensland Youth Week.
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The workshops, which are aimed at people aged 12 to 25 years old, will be hosted at the Mareeba and Kuranda libraries next week.
Professional stand-up comedian Anthony Lamond will give attendees a behind-the-scenes look at comedy and learn about what it takes to become a stand-up comedian.
Those who attend will explore the science of laughter and why we laugh, learn stage craft and microphone technique; learn how to shape, edit and finalise material; and learn how to produce their own show and building their own audience.
Bookings are essential and sessions will be held on Monday, 8 April at Mareeba library at 9.30am and at the Kuranda library at 1.30pm.
To book, call Mareeba library on 4086 4622, Kuranda library on 4093 9185 or visit council’s website.