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Theatre review: The Choir of Man, Arts Theatre, London

Join the lads in The Jungle in Choir of Man’s new West End run.

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When comedians don’t give up the day job…

Heeding the advice of a million parents, these comedians all have a career to fall back on – but is…

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Musical review: The Rocky Horror Show, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

With standout performances and infectious audience interaction, Richard O'Brien's hedonistic favourite proves its perennial appeal. 

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Performance review: The Last Laugh, Noël Coward Theatre

An affectionate tribute to a golden age of British comedy.

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How comedians prepare for festival season

Next year’s comedy festival season may seem an age away, but for Australian comics, it’s very much begun.

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Late bloomers: going from corporate to comedy

There are those who are 'born in a trunk' and there are those who spend time in the corporate world…

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Festival reviews: Susie McCabe, Todd Almond, James Barr, Stella Graham, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Four diverse, but excellent comedy shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

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Festival review: I Wish You Well – The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

A parody musical that takes delight in skewering all things Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Building a following in comedy

In an ever-growing sea of comic performers and stand-ups, how do you cut through and grow your audience?

A concert venue with three raised hands reaching upwards fro the crowd, through purple and yellow spotlights. Wellness comedy.
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Wellness during comedy festival season

As a stand-up comedian you need to look after your audience, but to do that properly you need to look…

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