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
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Tim Murray says so many gay guys don't go for his 'authentic, goofy, effeminate self'
16/07/2023 … If you are a queer person and in the market to date or hook-up, I would suggest any career other than comedy.
Maggie Crane on the line between self-indulgence and catharsis in 'traumedy'
12/07/2023 … The solo show has always been a staple at Fringe, and it's experiencing a renaissance in America.
...and Chloe Radcliffe will even let Gen Z think they discovered it
11/07/2023 … ‘I know not with what videos the next app will be populated, but the app after that will be populated with sticks and stones’ - Albert Einstein, if…
Liz Guterbock has an etiquette guide to helping stand-ups be supportive
10/07/2023 … Whether we like to admit it or not, comedians compete with one another.
Ange Lavoipierre on the joys of looking unf*ckable
07/07/2023 … Australian comedian Ange Lavoipierre is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe next month with both a solo show and as a double-act with comedy partner Jane Watt, both…
04/07/2023 … As much as I used to love podcasts, I think the over-saturation of comedian’s podcasts in the past few years has been bad for stand-up comedy as an artform.
US comic Lucas O'Neil revels in specials that are larger than the sum of the jokes
03/07/2023 … It’s not enough that a joke gets a laugh.
by Sam Judd, Lizzy Lenco and Ian Younghusband
30/06/2023 … Three comedians with disabilities are creating a guide to accessible comedy venues.
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