Comedy, depression and distance
Yaseen Kader on turning his low into a show
27/07/2016 … In one week, I’ll be taking my debut solo stand-up show Smile to the Edinburgh Fringe.
2016 Opinions
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Wed 27 July 2016
Wed 13 July 2016
Pass the bucket...
Chris O'Neill has some fundraising tips for comics working for donations
13/07/2016 … Anyone performing in a free-in or pay what you want venue at the Edinburgh Fringe has to make a Bucket Speech But a lot of very proficient and…
Fri 08 July 2016
The pain of prop comedy
Louise Reay wonders if she shouldn't just write some f***ing jokes...
08/07/2016 … This morning I was listening to the Seymour Mace episode of the Comedian’s Comedian Podcast while sewing a giant Monster Munch out of a flannel.
Wed 06 July 2016
The pros and cons of being a comic, and a musical one
Ariane Sherine's adventures in stand-up
06/07/2016 … The five best things about being a comic: 1.
Tue 05 July 2016
Creativity is kryptonite for depression
Mat Ricardo's monthly dispatch from the variety circuit
05/07/2016 … I'm sitting on my local beach as I write this.
Thu 30 June 2016
Gotta laugh...
John Ryan on using comedy to deal with life's ups and downs
30/06/2016 … I am a comedian by trade.
Wed 22 June 2016
© Lars Thornhill This is why your joke isn't working
Tom Crowley offers some advice for writers
22/06/2016 … Let's address the inherent arrogance of my daring to write this article.
Tue 21 June 2016
Brexit will batter the comedy industry
Stephen Grant considers the effects of an Out vote
21/06/2016 … There’s no denying that weaving topical comedy into your set is a great thing; it shows your keen mind tackling the issues of the day and can release the pressure…