A Beginner's Guide To Acting English
02/07/2009 … There really ought to be some sort of adage about this, but really you shouldn't judge the contents of a book by the design on the front alone.
2009 Books
Reviews of books about comedy, including biographies of comedians old and new, and (occasionally) books by comedians. To have a book considered for review, send a copy to Chortle, 112 Norman Road, London, E11 4RL.
Thu 02 July 2009
Wed 24 June 2009
The Ultimate Green Room
24/06/2009 … Comedy courses might teach the wannabe comic the elementary tools of the craft, but there’s only really one way the rookie stand-up can learn exactly how this…
Mon 15 June 2009
What Can Chief Executives Learn From Stand-Up Comedians?
15/06/2009 … Given that most stand-ups couldn’t file their nails, let alone their annual accounts, you might expect this to be the shortest book in the world.
Fri 05 June 2009
My Name Is Daphne Fairfax
05/06/2009 … Arthur Smith’s been a comedian, binman, playwright, Parisian bohemian, unofficial tour guide, Radio 4 presenter, TV host, failed punk singer and mayor of Balham…
Fri 01 May 2009
Shtick Shift: Jewish Humor In The 21st Century
01/05/2009 … It is hard to overstate the influence Jewish people have had on modern comedy The second-generation immigrants who became Borscht Belt tummlers pretty much invented…
Fri 03 April 2009
Mon 02 February 2009
Mon 05 January 2009
Book review: The Richard Beckinsale Story
05/01/2009 … Any talented celebrity who dies young is likely to be remembered with fondness – especially those who found fame bringing laughter.