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.
Alex Hylton wonders if it all stacks up
13/08/2012 … I had a lot to sympathise with the gay community when I sat my mother down and meekly came out and informed her of my aspiration to become a professional comedian,…
Heath Franklin – aka Chopper – on the unsung heroes of the Fringe
09/08/2012 … So the Edinburgh Fringe is on again, which means whole forests of trees are being pulped and turned into glossy A5 flyers for shows like mine.
06/08/2012 … Wear a lanyardA lanyard is the lightweight equivalent of a clipboard.
John Beuhler on the 'easily offended' in comedy
06/08/2012 … The recent turn of PC sanctimony and fake outrage towards the medium of stand-up comedy is cause for concern.
It's not fashionable, but Susan Harrison loves wordplay
04/08/2012 … Hello everyone.
Taylor Glenn gets her priorities right
02/08/2012 … Sure, I like watching fit people running and swimming and stuff as much as the next person.
Ted Shiress on coping with the heat of the moment
01/08/2012 … If you’re starting out in the comedy-world you will probably be seeking advice on how to write, deliver, banter, remember your stuff etc, however there is one…
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