2010 Archives
Wed 19 May 2010
What happened to British satire?
19/05/2010 … In the UK we regularly lay claim to the creation of a multitude of sins.
Pentecost Festival Christian Comedy Night
19/05/2010 … We all know the devil has all the best music; but does he have the best comedy as well?Judging from this gig in London’s Pentecost festival, it’s hard to tell.
Tue 18 May 2010
Lembit Opik turns to stand-up
18/05/2010 … Deposed Lib Dem politician Lembit Opik is planning a new career as a stand-up comedian – and has his first ‘open spot’ booked in for next month.
Funny place, London...
Matt Price on whether geography affects stand-up
18/05/2010 … I have to admit that the first time I heard a comedian refer to anywhere that wasn't London as ‘out of town’ it grated.
Win tickets to Wychwood
Comedy, music and family festival
18/05/2010 … The three-day Wychwood Festival is returning to Cheltenham next month – and Chortle has a pair of weekend camping tickets, worth £130 each, to give away.
I should Koko...
Edgy new spin-off from Live At The Apollo
18/05/2010 … The producers of Live At The Apollo are launching a spin-off show featuring more topical and edgy stand-up.