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.
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Sun 14 August 2016
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.
Thu 11 August 2016
It’s fun to laugh at disability
11/08/2016 … The other week I was asked on a podcast why so many of the disabled comedians around today have cerebral palsy like me.
Tue 09 August 2016
Does it help to be attractive in comedy?
Tamar Broadbent on whether looks are important
09/08/2016 … Being attractive is not conducive to comedy.
Sun 07 August 2016
Surviving The Fringe: 3. Eat Happy
By comedian and doctor Kwame Asante
07/08/2016 … In the second in our series in which junior doctors who are also comedians give tips on surviving the gruelling Edinburgh Fringe, doctor Kwame Asante shares his…
Fri 05 August 2016
Surviving The Fringe: 2. Drink Happy
By comedian and doctor Matt Hutchinson
05/08/2016 … In the second in our series in which junior doctors who are also comedians give tips on surviving the gruelling Edinburgh Fringe, hospital medic Matt Hutchinson…
Thu 04 August 2016
Surviving The Fringe: 1. Think Happy
Junior doctor, and comic, Benji Waterstones writes...
04/08/2016 … Researchers recently revealed that comedians tend to die young, a solitary life, boozy comedy clubs, service-station cuisine and the stresses of the job all taking…