2014 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.
Tue 10 June 2014
Fri 06 June 2014
Why isn't Mark Steel a huge star?
Dave Cohen pays tribute to a comic and role model
06/06/2014 … I've been thinking about the kind of role models you should be looking to if you want a career in comedy as a writer, or performer, or both.
Mon 02 June 2014
I should be on TV
02/06/2014 … I’m going to come right out and say it: I should be on the telly (or laptop, tablet or smartphone which is how a lot of telly is being viewed these days).
At least I'm not a misogynist...
Liam Mullone reveals what a great feminist he is
02/06/2014 … Obviously I am a liberal pro-feminist.