Dying Laughing

Dying Laughing is a candid look at the complicated and fascinating lives of some of the world's greatest stand-up comedians. "A beautiful, moving, funny and unique feature length documentary on the agony and the ecstasy of making people laugh."

A stand-up comedian must be the writer, the director and the star performer - and in stand-up there is no rehearsal, no practice, no safety net as it only works in front of a live audience, with feedback being instantaneous and often brutal. For many baring their soul on stage and having an audience boo would be a life-changing trauma, for stand-ups it's a regular challenge.

Original interviews are interlaced with stunning footage of the road, the comedy clubs and the world from a stand-up's point of view to reveal the lives of these remarkable artists.

British filmmakers Paul Toogood and Lloyd Stanton have created Dying Laughing. The 89 minute film features interviews with many US stand-ups, but British comedians including Billy Connolly, Steve Coogan, Eddie Izzard, Jason Manford, Frank Skinner, Jo Brand, Lee Mack, Omid Djalili, Stewart Lee, Frankie Boyle, Sean Lock and Stephen K Amos are amongst those interviewed.