“The workshop was fantastic. I’ll be recommending it to people, even if I have to stab them in the leg to convince them,
‘But Sarah I don’t want to do stand up..’
“You will do what I say if you want to walk again! Now make me a sandwich”- Sarah Elizabeth Byrne – Teacher
It was a great weekend and last night was a blast – really thoroughly enjoyed it. Amazing how it all came together for everyone. - Warren Harding

 

“Absolute HUGE thanks to Aidan for showing me what is possible to achieve in 6 hours and just how fun standup comedy can be… Thanks mate!” – Aaron pannasbodi (Project Rockstar)

“Thanks mate, that was an awesome experience ! You did a very very good teaching ! 100% success for 4 people, in 1 day of training, respect” – Alexandre Fournel (Project Rockstar)

“10 out of 10 for the course. I really enjoyed it and believe that anyone that will ever stand in front of people to do a presentation should do Aidans course!” Gerry O’Brien

“I really enjoyed the course, I learned loads and had a great time. Highly recommended by me!” Hamlet Sweeney (singer)

 

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Absolute HUGE thanks to Aidan for showing me what is possible to achieve in 6 hours and just how fun standup comedy can be. I went into the course not wanting to do it, and not really seeing what was funny about the things I was saying, and having no real idea what to talk about. But Aidan has this ability to take things that you naturally know about and to help you accentuate the humour and jokes in them. He is both a funny guy and a great comedian himself, and plus he knows how to teach it. Thanks mate!                                                           – Aaron pannasbodi (Project Rockstar)

 

With Aidan’s help, me and 3 other guys from Project Rockstar got on stage and made a room full of people laugh. This is an amazing achievement considering none of us had ever done stand-up before and he had with only a day and a half to prepare us for the show. All four of us kicked ass at the show – it was an awesome experience.                                                        -Conor O’Higgins (project rockstar)

 

“Aidan’s comedy workshop course is arguably the best money I have ever spent. Aidan’s enthusiasm for comedy is infectious and his unwavering belief in both himself and his students is inspiring.

Aidan has a very deep and through understanding of the structure of comedy, why people laugh, the psychology of humour and he shares this with his students.
What was especially worthwhile was having a high-calibre comedian and writer in the form of Michael Mee help students with their writing. This was pure gold. Being able to have someone of Michael’s standard teach me on how to improve, refine and polish my jokes was a rare privilege. What I learned from Michael was worth the price of the workshop alone.
In addition, Aidan also had Abie P Bowman to share with us his experience of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and how to leverage the media to your advantage.
The icing on the cake though was having an NLP expert in the form of Thomas O’ Duffy hypnotise the class into being confident on stage. Seriously. It just works. On my very first night, (which was a sell out) rather than be intimidated by the crowd I waltzed up there, full of confidence and energy. People were amazed that it was my very first time on stage. This is because Thomas gave me the exercises and the mindset that I could pull it off and I did.
If you want to find a new lease of life, learn how to be funnier, how to write comedy, how to promote yourself and to pull off  an effective comedy standup-gig, I would recommend Aidan Killian’s course without reservation.
He is the best in this forte and Aidan can only go onto bigger and better things from here.” - Will Lynch (journalist)

Thanks mate, that was an awesome experience ! You did a very very good teaching ! 100% success for 4 people, in 1 day of training, respect :)  - Alexandre Fournel (Project Rockstar)

 

“Aidan Killian was very effective and enjoyable to work with. He was very supportive while practicing, and even though I told the same joke 15 times, he still laughed and gave very precise feedback and helpful suggestions every time. His attention to detail was crucial to get me ready for the stage in such a short time. Thanks for your hard work and guidence.” Andrew Stevens (guest on project rockstar)
On doing standup for time: ”omg it went fricken awesome im still on a high :D ” - Jamie Cahill

 

“I never thought I would ever end up doing stand up comedy but by doing the course it gave me enough skills and the confidence to give it a go and it was a real buzz” Declan Coyne

 

” Just DO IT ! !  …. Aidan Creates motivating, safe space to practice & learn stand up. The course provides a very valuable insight into the world of comedy & public speaking. It gave me the confidence to go on stage in front of strangers & make them laugh. I highly recommend it” - Ian Perth (Ulster Bank)

 

“That really rocked. Still on cloud 9, three days later” -Tony Dawson (toastmasters)

 

In my opinion Aidan is one of the best in this field. His course is beneficial whether it be for stand up comedy or presentation skills. it helps with a number of things including body language, public speaking and psychology The course helps to enhance your qualities.These efficient techniques and skills are essential in order to publicly speak successfully, whats more, you’ll have great craic doing so……………….. Paudy Byrne

 

“I loved the course and so pleased I did it, its helped me in many ways” - Susie Reilly
“I liked how it broke down stand up comedy into different easily explained sections.” - Alan Rogers

 

“Every human interaction is a presentation, of yourself. Whether to one person or one thousand, Aidan’s course will help you make that presentation with verve, wit, humour and confidence.” -Francis McGillicuddy  (IT Consultant)

 

“Insightful, with input from professionals with different perspectives.” Joseph O’Loughlin

 

“Everybody, even people that consider themselves good at presenting wante to be better at public speaking. Aidan’s course is a great way to improve the skills you need for this: confidence, body language,what to say and the way to say it etc. What is even better about this course is that you have a great laugh while learning all this!” - Simon Daly (Sales IBM)

Excellent course all round and well recommended as a couple of nights that will get you thinking outside the box! ”
-Sarah Kelly, The Panel (recrutment)
“10 out of 10 for the course. I really enjoyed it and believe that anyone that will ever stand in front of people to do a presentation should do Aidans course!” Gerry O’Brien

 

Anybody interested in writing comedy, performing comedy, getting involved in comedy will find Aidan’s workshop hugely helpful. Hot only is Aidan a very funny and likable guy he’s an excellent presenter. I am recommending to all of my friends”-Mark Cahill (broker)

 

“I really enjoyed the course, I learned loads and had a great time. Highly recommended by me!” Hamlet Sweeney(singer)

99.99% of people fear public speaking, the rest are liars.
Effective public speaking increases you ability to prosper in life.
Aidan has trained me up in the tools & techniques needed to prosper.
The results speak for themselves.
In 6 weeks haven spoken and presented to over 500 people.
The fear has not gone away, but my ability to use fear to my advantage has grown.

-Darrell O’Dea – 087 292 5067, darrell@FinancialCoaching.ie

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I found this course to be extremely effective in my role as events officer. It has given me a new found confidence in my public speaking and i can now address a room with my head held high. The course is very professionally run and you are made feel welcome as a friend rather than a client. I can highly recommend this course to everyone. I had a great time and am now reaping the rewards.
-Erich King, Entertainment officer IADT

 

” If you want to dare to do stand up comedy or just feel more confident on stage then this is the course for you, great encouragement, advice and laughs to be had along the way, thoroughly enjoyed it”                                                     - Karen Twomey, Irish Film Academy

 

Aidan is a breath of fresh air to this country as he truly does care about the topic he is teaching and takes a very personal interest into how his students wish to use what they have learnt. From just congratulating them on getting over there fear of speaking to a crowded room all the way up to actually getting them a gig!
-Kevin O’Sullivan (business manager)

 

“The main thing I got out of it was clarity about what stand up is in relation to story telling”
-John Greany (Lecturer)

 

“Aidan’s course is really unique and my faith in his approach was rewarded with a new-found ability face an audience with confidence. This has made a big difference to my approach and I now have a structure to incorporate humour into my presentations. I and my audience are now much more relaxed, I would definately recommend Aidan and his course.
-Tom Walsh. Personal & Business Coach www.eclipsecoaching.com

 

“A thoroughly enjoyable and insightful experience which gave me the confidence and the motivation to try something completely new”
-Keith Kane (Upcoming Comedian)

 

“The classes were insightful and often hilarious, Aidan took a topic that could normally be mundane, and channelled it through stand up comedy, making it thoroughly enjoyable.”
-Conor Mc Kenna (Comedian and Auditor UCD drama soc.)

 

“When two or three are gathered in the name of comedy, then they should attend Aidan Killian’s course.”
-Ganesh Ramachandran (IADT lecturer)