Latest 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 30 September 2008
Mon 15 September 2008
Life after Edinburgh
Mick Perrin on his new festival showcasing the best of the Fringe
15/09/2008 … In an age of reusing and recycling, Edinburgh comedy shows are a bit like disposable nappies.
Thu 11 September 2008
Goodbye cruel comedy world
New act Paul Case on quitting stand-up
11/09/2008 … Obviously, me giving up comedy is no massive blow to the comedy world – I’ve been going a year, and it was only in the last three months that I felt I had a…
Tue 02 September 2008
Alfresco: A 25-year retrospective
Adam Millar looks back at a not-so-great sketch show
02/09/2008 … Alfresco sucked.
The best things in life are free
Dan Willis on the benefits of free Fringe shows
02/09/2008 … Dust finally settling on another Edinburgh Fringe and it’s time to do something I’ve been meaning to for a while – pen an answer to the earlier Should It…
Wed 27 August 2008
Everyone's a winner
Chortle editor Steve Bennett on the 'patronising' if.comedy award
27/08/2008 … Everyone’s a winner – at least according to the if.
Tue 26 August 2008
Mon 25 August 2008
Postcards from a busman's holiday
What Geoff Norcott learned about Edinburgh...
25/08/2008 … I just had my best Edinburgh yet and I wasn’t even doing a show.