Nervous nobodies, to confident comedians!

Watch 10 comedy students complete 6 challenging days and emerge as hilarious comedians.

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"Is This Thing On?" is part comedy, part drama

It's a TV show with a split personality.

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Funny and Frightening in 30 minute episodes

An addictive roller coaster of emotion over 6 episodes.

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Possibly the scariest thing on TV

Public speaking is more feared than death. Stand-up comedy is worse!

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Who will be your favourite?

Unknown today, but Australian TV stars tomorrow? Maybe!

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This is the odd bunch that you'll be following in each of the six, 30-minute episodes. Nurses, bankers, construction workers, entrepreneurs, school teachers, and the unemployed, each has their own goals, fears, and hopes from this comedy course.

Lee Ton

"I want to share my journey of trying to battle with my two identities as an Asian and Australian."

Steven Makki

"I'm looking for a career in comedy. I felt a bit bored with my life."

Cara Jane

"I am looking for a springboard into radio."

Brad Hudson

"Push against your own limitations and face the difficulties of life with courage"

Thalia-Joan Halperin

"I'm in love with making people laugh."

Judy Stutz

"I have spent my life looking for the new experience that allowed me to connect with people outside my usual cohort."

Kim Da Cruz

"Craig, my psychic said I wasn't funny. I want to show him!"

Grant Johnston

"Without sounding like a cliche, I have had first hand experience that tomorrow may never come. Talking about the dark times is what gets me through."

Stacy Martin

"I've completely changed my way of life, and thought 'Hell! Why not try stand-up comedy!"

Steve Davis

"It's been a secret desire of mine to become a comedian."

These comedy coaches have a collective 100 plus years of comedy experience between them, so the students are in great hands.

Glynn Nicholas – Episode 1 to 6

As their lead comedy coach, Glynn will be with the students each day, guiding them through their workbook and introducing them to their guest comedians.

Brad Oakes – Episode 1

Brad's one of Australia's most experienced comedians, and will be kick start their comedy mentorship, focusing on joke writing and performance.

Mayumi Nobetsu – Episode 2

Mayumi will be teaching the comedy students to "strip away their fears". But what does that really mean?

Jack Levi – Episode 3

Jack's alter ego, Elliot Goblet, will focus on building character and dealing with hecklers.

Chris Franklin – Episode 4

Chris will show that comedy can be child's play. Or detention.

Joe White – Episode 5

Confidence is critical for stand-up comedy, and Joe white knows just how to emphasise that point.

Greg Fleet – Episode 6

It's the night to shine, and Greg Fleet is going to be there to make sure that happens.

Behind the camera is an incredible team, who have coordinated, filmed, and edited an incredible journey, filled with personal ambition, drama, fears, and exhilaration.