Talking shop...
Yianni Agisilaou goes to the Chortle conference
15/06/2012 … When the alarm rings at 6:45am and you – a comedian – pull your covers aside and arise, it’s usually to head to some remote ‘London in name only’ airport…
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Fri 08 June 2012
The geeks shall inherit the mirth
Ashley Frieze looks at how technology has changed the comedy business
08/06/2012 … The stand-up world seems to grow larger every year with more and more acts looking for an in-road into this highly competitive business.
Thu 07 June 2012
The measure of my success
Geoff Norcott on the concerns of the not-famous comedian
07/06/2012 … I have no idea what someone like Rhod Gilbert would view as success, the first time they - or their people - run a sales report for their Edinburgh fringe run in…
Thu 31 May 2012
And the award for most unfortunate tarring of a reputation goes to...
Andrew Kay of Latest Media says his Brighton gongs are a cause for celebration
31/05/2012 … This is a response to Sameena Zehra, who was told she was a nominee in Latest magazine's Brighton Fringe award – but when she attended the awards, she discovered…
Sun 27 May 2012
Whatever happened to the sitcom?
Sean Mason on adapting the Likely Lads for the stage
27/05/2012 … It’s a challenge going back to something so treasured and finding something new in it.
Sat 26 May 2012
The Hollywood hustle
Yianni Agisilaou files a dispatch from the LA comedy scene
26/05/2012 … ‘How long have I got left?’ the act on the stage enquires.
Fri 25 May 2012
Was this gag really worth the lolly?
Ross Wagman on the £5,000 ice-cream joke winner
25/05/2012 … Originality is quite difficult when it comes to puns.