Stand-up
Most live comedy is stand-up comedy. The biggest stars make millions. You'll need to start to build skills via the open mic circuit first though.
Stand Up: The Gameshow - The Aftermath
- Thursday 29th August 2024
Freelance producer Bob Fletcher reflects on his experience staging a live comedy pilot.
My Comedy Career: Scott Agnew
- Friday 2nd August 2024
HIV, Rolf Harris, evangelical Christianity, undiagnosed mental health issues and Janey Godley - Scott Agnew shares all about his 24-year career in comedy.
Money Shot: your first time
- Thursday 1st August 2024
In our new Money Shot column's debut, we look at how to secure your first paid work in the comedy industry.
The Comedy Doctor on first gigs
- Friday 26th July 2024
The Comedy Doctor offers advice to a member who is nervous about their first stand-up gig.
Tips for performing at corporate gigs
- Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Performing at corporate gigs can be a lucrative and rewarding avenue for UK comedians. Jonathan Phillips, director of Fane Speakers, gives five top tips to help you succeed in this unique environment.
The three Es for stand-ups
- Friday 19th April 2024
Some useful advice for new - and not so new - comedians.
My Comedy Career: Stuart Mitchell
- Wednesday 21st February 2024
Ahead of his new Radio 4 series, comedian and writer Stuart Mitchell talks to us about his career.
Going from That Guy on screen to That Guy on stage
- Friday 9th February 2024
Comedian Matt Green explains how he transferred his comedy from screen to stage.
Triggers
- Monday 22nd January 2024
We talk about triggering your audience. Should you? Shouldn't you? We take a look.