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.
Geoff Norcott on the concerns of the not-famous comedian
07/06/2012 … I have no idea what someone like Rhod Gilbert would view as success, the first time they - or their people - run a sales report for their Edinburgh fringe run in…
Andrew Kay of Latest Media says his Brighton gongs are a cause for celebration
31/05/2012 … This is a response to Sameena Zehra, who was told she was a nominee in Latest magazine's Brighton Fringe award – but when she attended the awards, she discovered…
Sean Mason on adapting the Likely Lads for the stage
27/05/2012 … It’s a challenge going back to something so treasured and finding something new in it.
Yianni Agisilaou files a dispatch from the LA comedy scene
26/05/2012 … ‘How long have I got left?’ the act on the stage enquires.
Ross Wagman on the £5,000 ice-cream joke winner
25/05/2012 … Originality is quite difficult when it comes to puns.
Bob Slayer launches his alternative
25/05/2012 … This week, we launched the Alternative Fringe manifesto, taking a stand against the 'pay-to-play' that is rife at the festival.
Paul Read delivers a damning verdict on the state of stand-up
24/05/2012 … Over the past year I have travelled far and wide to a variety of venues to watch stand-up comedy.
Comedy Cafe owner Noel Faulkner on the punters – and comedians – he has to tolerate
23/05/2012 … All’s changed at the Comedy Café.
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