Hoopla is the UK's first and premiere comedy school, and also a comedy theatre in London. We are the first comedy school in Europe to take our world class comedy training online in on-demand video training. Thousands of people come through our in-person classes every year and go on to perform professionally on stages all over the world-or just for fun!
You're in safe hands: all our trainers are experienced comedians with many professional TV, radio and stage credits between them. Our school and theatre has also been featured in the national and international press.
Here's what people say about Hoopla
"I laughed so hard that I cried, full-on shaking with laughter, as tears streamed down my face"
The Guardian
"The supportive atmosphere ensures that even complete beginners will have the confidence to grow their skills"
Time Out London
"Everywhere you look, huge grins suggest an enthusiasm and an attentiveness that is rarely seen in a course"
The Daily Telegraph
And here's what our students say
"What a fantastic course! It's truly been a joy to do the funnies with Hoopla and it's helped me find my own voice through comedy"
"The course is fantastically interesting and incredibly fun. A brilliant teacher and the classes are well structured"
"What a fantastic course! It's truly been a joy to do the funnies with Hoopla and it's helped me find my own voice through comedy"
"The course is fantastically interesting and incredibly fun. A brilliant teacher and the classes are well structured"
Learn Comedy Secrets
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Find your Voice
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Build your confidence
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Taught by real comedians
We walk our talk. All our trainers are professional comedians-they actually do this stuff. Everything you'll learn will be practical, road-tested and the sort of tools the pros use every day of the week. We love this stuff!
Try one of our courses
We're working on expanding our offering here on Teachable, but in the mean time we are delighted to offer our hugely popular stand-up comedy course online. A step-by-step guide to move from comedy beginner to performing you own hilarious routines. Engaging videos, fun exercises and a ton of handy tools to make your journey as quick and easy as possible!