Comedy
Is breaking into the comedy industry really based on talent?
There is one thing in my life that causes more stress than any other; it’s the comedy industry (and how I break into it).
By Gareth Morinan | Arts | Monday, 13 August 2012 at 2:00 am
The Wilkins and Sanders interview
Well, finally here it is: The podcasting couple, Show Pony and Big Fun (Catie Wilkins and Lou Sanders), caught up with each to chat about comedy (and themselves) – same thing.
By Lou Sanders and Catie Wilkins | Arts | Thursday, 9 August 2012 at 12:00 am
The comedy industry is its own disease
A sell out, by definition is ‘Anyone who sacrifices artistic integrity in an effort to become more successful or popular’ (I am citing UrbanDictionary.com).
By Alfie Brown | Arts | Monday, 6 August 2012 at 2:00 am
Art or sport? How to decide
I feel perplexed when a decision comes my way. I don’t trust myself. Should I go to the world’s biggest arts event or the world’s biggest sporting event?
By Asher Treleaven | Arts | Sunday, 5 August 2012 at 2:00 am
Women just aren’t as funny, or so they say
“Nah. Thanks, but no thanks. No offence – I just don’t think you lot are all that funny.” So spoke a real charmer this time last year as I attempted to unload upon him a flyer for my one-woman comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
By Catriona Knox | Arts | Saturday, 4 August 2012 at 2:00 am
Disability and stereotypes: The non-apology apology
I’m something of an expert when it comes to receiving a non-apology apology. For the uninitiated, the non-apology apology is the Pavlovian response that complainants receive when they question an editorial decision on ‘acceptable’ jokes and has risen with the tide of humour, which leaves its integrity at the door.
By Nicky Clark | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 31 July 2012 at 3:00 am
Being offended by rape jokes doesn’t mean lacking a sense of humour
There has been a spate of celebrities defending rape jokes to the world and their fan base on Twitter recently.
By Nicky Clark | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 24 July 2012 at 12:00 am
When it comes to rape jokes, ‘free speech’ is a lazy defence
I admit it: I’m a liberal stereotype. I have no sense of humour. Or at least, there’s obviously something wrong with it.
By Louise McCudden | Arts, Notebook | Monday, 16 July 2012 at 4:00 am
Standing up to friends is just as important as voicing your opinion on a common enemy
Stewart Lee is widely regarded by many in the comedy world and the fans who worship them as a comedy God. Oddly for an atheist, and I’ve always thought, an unassuming man, he’s something of a comedy Jesus too, as he’s seen by many as being able to walk on water. His social commentary is [...]
By Nicky Clark | Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 12 July 2012 at 4:00 am
Seann William “Stifler” Scott: I was addicted to watching my own movies
The original cast of American Pie reformed for the reunion movie 13 years after the first hit our screens. With a massive franchise behind the title and various spin-offs projects, Seann William Scott, the actor famous for playing straight-talking Steve Stifler, discusses whether any of the team were reluctant to take part in another sequel, and how they’ve changed over the years.
By Laura Davis | Arts, Film | Wednesday, 2 May 2012 at 4:00 am
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