Creative Combinator Masterclass – Standup
How Emerging Comics Build Audiences, Tours & Careers
A premium online masterclass for early-career and emerging stand-up comedians who want to move beyond open mics and start building a real career.
If you’ve got stage time but no clear strategy for growing your audience, promoting shows, getting booked, or planning tours, then this session is for you.
You’ll learn the business side of stand-up that most comics never get taught.
What’s Included
1 x 90-minute Live Online Masterclass (8th June, 19.00 EEST)
Practical training covering:
How comics know when they’re ready to tour
Booking first runs and testing markets
Promotion and marketing
How to think like a professional comic
1 x 60-minute Private 1:1 Career Strategy Session (Booked after the group session)
A personalised online session after the masterclass focused on your goals, next steps, and career roadmap.
Includes:
Audience growth strategy
Touring plans
Booking advice
Positioning / branding
Practical next moves
Perfect For
Emerging stand-up comics
Open mic acts ready for the next level
Newer comedians building momentum
Comics who want to sell tickets and grow a fanbase
Performers who want a clearer career path
Small group size, maximum 8 people.
Dan le Man is a comedian, producer and creative strategist with 20+ years of experience across live entertainment. Working across comedy, circus, theatre, music, venue management and festival organisation, he specialises in audience growth, programming and building opportunities for performers.
He is the founder of Tallinn Fringe and founder of Heldeke!, one of Estonia’s best-known independent performance venues. Through Creative Combinator, he helps artists and creative professionals grow sustainable careers and turn ideas into successful ventures.