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.
Fri 10 May 2013
Thu 09 May 2013
Let's ditch 'ironic' hatred and get creative
Just mimicking prejudice isn't enough, says Karen White
09/05/2013 … A thundering sphere of punch-drunk sound slams into my ears like a slow-motion bullet, expanding to encase me inside a fragile membrane of applause.
Tue 07 May 2013
'Don't blame the audience'
Jack Clayton has the right to remain silent
07/05/2013 … Imagine that you’ve just been introduced to a complete stranger.
Wed 01 May 2013
Is ironic racism ever OK?
No, says Will Richards, as he admits the error of his ways
01/05/2013 … Is ironic racism ever OK? No, it isn't.
Thu 25 April 2013
Is Twitter a good training ground for stand-up?
Top tweeter Robin Flavell does a real gig
25/04/2013 … Every now and then it's good to do something dumb and dangerous to remind yourself that you're alive; vote Liberal Democrat, get a night bus through West Norwood,…
Fri 19 April 2013
A love letter to stand-up
Adrian Thompson thinks comedy circuit has been good to him
19/04/2013 … Like anyone born with generously-sized ears that stick-out, crooked teeth and little-to-no sporting ability, the school years were a breeze for me.
Thu 18 April 2013
A comedians' union would hit new talent
It's all about market forces, argues Ray Davis
18/04/2013 … I read with interest Dave Cohen’s latest contribution to Chortle about comedians joining a union, and while I respect his years of experience within the business…
Mon 15 April 2013
Want comedy success? Think like an entrepreneur
15/04/2013 … I was considering my comedy career recently; and concluded that I think too much like an employee rather than an entrepreneur.