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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Barrie Morgan has issues... especially in Northern Ireland
15/02/2017 … There are two major things wrong with Britain’s grassroots stand-up comedy scene: not enough quality gigs and not enough coverage Inevitably, there…
10/02/2017 … The general consensus is that 2016 was a crap year, with Brexit, Trump and the deaths of beloved celebrities (and David Gest).
Sonia Aste doesn't take criticism well...
07/02/2017 … I’m fed up and not taking it anymore! Next time someone asks ‘Can I give you some feedback?’ I’ll respond ‘You could ……
Take it from me, I'm a juggler
02/02/2017 … Listen, I'm jetlagged and I have a cold.
© 1997 Leicester Comedy Festival 
Donnchadh O Conaill on *that* Barron Trump tweet
25/01/2017 … It was hardly a surprise that NBC suspended Saturday Night Live writer Katie Rich indefinitely for tweeting: ’Barron will be this country’s first homeschool…
Phil Mann tries to smash the 'meaningless' ratings system
24/01/2017 … The Vault Festival starts in London next week, and I hereby give every show there five stars out of five.
Some alternative Christmas entertainment, thanks to YouTube
24/12/2016 … Oh yes, I'm sure there's a feast of top-drawer quality entertainment in store for us on TV this Christmas.
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