The Ultimate Green Room
24/06/2009 … Comedy courses might teach the wannabe comic the elementary tools of the craft, but there’s only really one way the rookie stand-up can learn exactly how this…
2009 Books
Reviews of books about comedy, including biographies of comedians old and new, and (occasionally) books by comedians. To have a book considered for review, send a copy to Chortle, 112 Norman Road, London, E11 4RL.
Wed 24 June 2009
Mon 15 June 2009
What Can Chief Executives Learn From Stand-Up Comedians?
15/06/2009 … Given that most stand-ups couldn’t file their nails, let alone their annual accounts, you might expect this to be the shortest book in the world.
Fri 05 June 2009
My Name Is Daphne Fairfax
05/06/2009 … Arthur Smith’s been a comedian, binman, playwright, Parisian bohemian, unofficial tour guide, Radio 4 presenter, TV host, failed punk singer and mayor of Balham…