In 13 locations across Australia, budding comedians in years 9 – 12 or who are aged 14 – 18-years-old, can sign up for free to workshop five minutes of their own original gags with professional comedians who’ll help them polish their act. Entrants can register solo, as a duo or a trio. Later that day they’ll compete on stage for a place at their state final, the winners of which will compete for the title of ‘Australia’s Funniest Teen’ at the Class Clowns national grand final.
Class Clowns gives teens the chance to figure out how to take their sense of humour from the schoolyard to the stage. The overall winner of the 2015 competition will take home $1,500 for themselves and a $1,000 workshop package for their school.
Alumni include Josh Thomas (Please Like Me), Tom Ballard (triple j, Reality Check), Kynan Barker (Rove) and Joel Creasey.
