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.
Mon 31 July 2023
Sun 30 July 2023
How to do well on a live panel show
30/07/2023 … I’ve produced panel shows at festivals and corporate events worldwide since 2015, and have worked with thousands of acts - from Netflix stars to open spots…
Sat 29 July 2023
Why we HAVE to mock religion
Salma Hindy & Danielle Deluty find liberation in comedy
29/07/2023 … In theory, comedy allows subversion of powerful people and institutions, like religion.
Fri 28 July 2023
The best documentaries about the Edinburgh Fringe
Alison Spittle has some recommended viewing
28/07/2023 … There are as many documentaries on the Edinburgh fringe as students flyering the Royal Mile – loads! I myself was the subject of a documentary filmed nine…
Sun 23 July 2023
The gamble of the Fringe
Mary O’Connell on throwing the financial and artistic dice at the festival
23/07/2023 … So, you want to do an Edinburgh Fringe show about something kinda niche.
Fri 21 July 2023
© Lee Jameson Comedy is lesbian AF now
Sophie Santos celebrates the boom in queer stand-up
21/07/2023 … As a queer person, I was lucky.
Wed 19 July 2023
Want to ban drag performers? Start with Trump!
Says Benjamin Schatz of The Kinsey Sicks
19/07/2023 … Drag queen story times continue to provoke controversy.
Tue 18 July 2023
I've got a funny feeling... it's dissociation
Comedian Amy Matthews on the ‘indie mental health quirk’ she’s developed
18/07/2023 … Not to show off, but I’ve only gone and gotten myself one of the more alternative/indie mental health quirks.