2009 Opinions

Chortle's Opinions section is an arena for fans to share their views on any aspect of comedy.

We invite general comment pieces about particular aspects of the comedy scene (although reviews of individual shows or performers tend not to be suited to this section except in very rare circumstances). Contributions should be at least 500 words in length, in a similar tone to something you might read in a broadsheet newspaper, and emailed to steve@chortle.co.uk

We reserve the right to edit pieces – although we will be careful not to change the meaning of anything – or not to use them at all. By submitting an article you grant Chortle indefinite licence to use it freely; though you retain the copyright on it to use it elsewhere.

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Wed 02 September 2009

Comedians vs critics

Joe Daniels tries – and fails – to sit on both sides

02/09/2009 … There is one major dichotomy in showbusiness; one that is so engrained in its culture and history that if shaken, the whole industry would collapse.

Tue 01 September 2009

I wanna sell you a story...

Sian Bevan on widening the appeal of comedy

01/09/2009 … My parents have started going to comedy clubs.

Fringe spirit is in the pink

Katie Duce on Edinburgh's most esoteric venue

01/09/2009 … I’m no fan of barbershop quartets, nor of wacky people shoving fliers with dubious quotes in my face, but when it comes to Edinburgh, it’s all in the spirit…