Interviews with comedians, comedy reviews, Perfect Playlists and other comedy features, all collected in one place.
The second extract from Stewart Lee's new book
04/01/2012 … In the second extract from his new 'EP-style' book about the genesis of his show If You Prefer a Milder Comedian Please Ask For One, Stewart Lee reveals the comedians…
Extract from Stewart Lee's new book
03/01/2012 … In his new 'EP-style' book, out this week, Stewart Lee describes the genesis of his show If You Prefer a Milder Comedian Please Ask For One, his first since he returned…
Final reviewed by Steve Bennett
01/01/2012 … The gap between Christmas and New Year is usually seen as a wasteland for comedy.
Chortle editor Steve Bennett's personal look back
29/12/2011 … As editor of Chortle, I see around 350 comedy shows a year.
What you've been reading on Chortle
29/12/2011 … In 2011, Chortle attracted 1.
19/12/2011 … He’s a superb mimic and talented comic actor who pops up in all manner of programmes – although his own star vehicle was short lived.
Review of Hammersmith Apollo gig, by Steve Bennett
14/12/2011 … Is particle physics the new rock and roll?Well, obviously not.
12/12/2011 … This was the London comedy circuit’s third new act final in quick succession, and certainly the most populous – with 14 contestants, plus a set from 2010 winner…
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