© Keli Squires Taylor Can the over-70s cut it in comedy?
21/08/2016 … Is Edinburgh a young man’s game? Surely you jest! It takes an ‘alta caca’* to understand the human heart.
2016 Opinions
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Sun 21 August 2016
© Keli Squires Taylor Fri 19 August 2016
A message from a comedian NOT in Edinburgh
Sonia Aste is doing just fine...
19/08/2016 … Over two weeks ago, most of my comedy colleagues left for Edinburgh.
Thu 18 August 2016
Are improvisers just too lazy to write?
Graham Dickson sticks up for his art
18/08/2016 … Two chairs.
Tue 16 August 2016
Sex and comedy... do they mix?
16/08/2016 … I’ve just rolled a condom onto a dildo, using my mouth.
Mon 15 August 2016
Compromise doesn't have to be a dirty word
Comedians should remember the show isn't all about them, says JoJo Bellini
15/08/2016 … Every time I want to date someone I invite them to my house and cook them a meal.
Sun 14 August 2016
What does it mean to be a political comedian?
Grainne Maguire's not exactly sure...
14/08/2016 … It’s always tricky when people ask what kind of comedy you do; it’ s a bit like being asked what sort of person you are.
Sat 13 August 2016
We can't all be honest in our comedy
Julian Lee says some topics are too difficult to address
13/08/2016 … On Chortle yesterday, Sophie Willan, a stand-up very much on the up, said that honesty in comedy is essential.
Fri 12 August 2016
The truth is vital in comedy... honestly
Sophie Willan wants more authentic working class voices to be heard
12/08/2016 … Let me tell you a bit about me.