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
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Wed 31 July 2013
Mon 29 July 2013
Why I'm doing Edinburgh
Dave Callan heads into the maelstrom
29/07/2013 … I used to not want to go to the Edinburgh Fringe until I was ready.
Thu 18 July 2013
London's the only place for new comics
Leo Kearse hates the 'out-of-town' gigs
18/07/2013 … Contrary to the Chortle Correspondents article earlier this week, I’m always being told that, as a newer act, I need to gig outside London.
Wed 17 July 2013
Is London really where it's at?
New comic Jurgen Strack has a bad experience...
17/07/2013 … ‘London is really where you need to be if you want to get on’ is advice that I, as a new comedian, have been getting from some comedy industry insiders recently…
Tue 16 July 2013
There's nothing funny about weight jokes
...or other mental health issues, says Juliette Burton
16/07/2013 … I wrote a joke recently (yeah! I know! A joke!) and I wrestled with whether it was funny or not.
Mon 15 July 2013
Comedy's brave new world
Futurologist Marc Munro Scott gazes into his crystal ball
15/07/2013 … The year is 2167 and the stand-up comedian’s function in society is questionable.
Sun 14 July 2013
My show's not in Edinburgh... will anyone hear the laughter?
Erich McElroy on shunning Scotland for Camden
14/07/2013 … I love the Edinburgh Fringe.
Sat 13 July 2013
'Misery loves comedy'
Amnesty's Kate Allen on the marriage of humour and exposing human rights abuse
13/07/2013 … Opposites attract.