Do you mean Charlie Brooker's little brother by looks, or the fact that I'm incandescent with rage about the state of television today? (Don't think I'm not watching your edits, DD!)
Yeah, a course first was definitely my plan. Do it in a nice, supportive environment first.
Then at least I can say I tried it when I'm at dinner parties.
</genius call-back humour, but it was so long ago, probably no-one remembers *that* thread>
Dan
Quote: swerytd @ April 30 2009, 10:04 AM BSTDo you mean Charlie Brooker's little brother by looks, or the fact that I'm incandescent with rage about the state of television today? (Don't think I'm not watching your edits, DD!)
Yeah, a course first was definitely my plan. Do it in a nice, supportive environment first.
Then at least I can say I tried it when I'm at dinner parties.
</genius call-back humour, but it was so long ago, probably no-one remembers *that* thread>
Dan
You look a wee bit like him, but then I thought about it and probably not that much! 
I see similarities between people and dogs though...
Yeah, the course is a really good way to get your confidence and try out what works before doing it infront of 40 pissed paying punters!
Haha -- next time I see you I'll start with:
"You know the problem with Huw Edwards? He looks like he's Eamonn Holmes more discerning, more symmetrically-faced, less hairy younger brother, who is furious with jealousy at Holmes' success, despite the fact that Holmes' career, though jolly on-screen, must leave him crying into his lupine hands each and every night screaming 'Where did I go wrong?!' at the moon..."
That's Brooker Jnr and stand-up all rolled into one 
Dan
You know the next BSG meetup could maybe involve an openspot?
Awaits cheap gags but hey I'm serious.
Love to see our glorious leader treading the boards.
I started doing stand-up a couple of years ago. It's fun, and never less than interesting. I'm still at the "open spot" stage, but sometimes it goes really well. And sometimes it doesn't. Working out why this is the case is part of the allure.
When it goes well, the buzz is amazing. It's the purest form of comedy performance, I think, a direct connection between you and the audience.
When it doesn't work it can feel pretty horrible. The audience doesn't like you, doesn't like the things you are saying and they would like you to stop, now, please. The rejection can feel very personal, mainly because it is.
Didn't go on a course, but I did attend a half-hour "masterclass" with a hungover Jason Cook who taught me a few basic tips on construcing a first 5 minute set. It kinda de-mystified the process, and also led to my first gig, in front of 200-odd people two weeks later. The audience tolerated me and I loved it!
I'd always admired stand-up but assumed I couldn't do it. Still not sure I can, but the finding out has been fun.
I'm doing a 10-spot at the Iguana Bar in Chorlton, Manchester on Bank Holiday Monday, if anyone is about...
Why not bring a microphone/laptop or a camera. Easy enough to record a podcast or launch a YouTube channel.
How about we do standup on BSG and type our routine in, with the audience responding with laughs, boos or [walks onto stage and stuffs microphone up comedians arse].
I was actually thinking after *that thread* that it would be really easy to get a bunch of writers in a room every week, have them read out their topical material + one liners, tape the audience (other writers) laughter and put it out as a podcast. Maybe spend 30 mins editing the bad lines out. In fact there is so much material that doesn't make the cut - from things like Watson's Wind Up and 7 on 7 that you could probably build a whole show from that. And podcasts have no real rules re language and content. I mean ... no one would get paid - but the exposure and credit would probably be worth it.
Great idea I'm up for it!
Hope you know how to herd cats.
Quote: dannyjb1 @ April 21 2009, 12:06 PM BSTHello,
The time has come, once again, to do that thang I call stand-up. I have so far two gigs in the month of may and would appreicate it if anyone is able to come along to see me do mostly new material. You may even laugh (no guarantees
Dates and Venues.
24th May, Druids Arms, 24 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent. ME14 1PP
15th May. Upstairs at the The Ship, 68 Borough Road, London, SE1 1DX
Hopefully see you there.
Thanks
Danny
I may try to get along to the London gig.
Quote: James Harris @ April 30 2009, 10:52 AM BSTI'm doing a 10-spot at the Iguana Bar in Chorlton, Manchester on Bank Holiday Monday, if anyone is about...
Aw bloody hell James, ten mins from my house. Wish I'd seen this earlier. Weird gig the Iguana. Hope it goes/went well.
warbsx
Agree with James, done it and absolutley love it, you can't beat the buzz of people laughing at your material.
I would recommend anyone who hasn't done it to try it. I did two courses one 6 week course in Hastings and I won a weekend course with Laughing Horse. Both good.
There is a video of my first gig up here
And as for upcoming gigs I've been plugging them in this thread would love to see people.
Did think briefly about trying to organise a BSG stand-up gig with all the talented Stand-Ups here... only not a clue where to start.
BSG Gong show, that would be mustard.
I'm in.
Quote: dannyjb1 @ May 4 2009, 10:01 PM BSTyou can't beat the buzz of people laughing at your material.
They laughed at the clothes I wore, does that count? 
Quote: Daddy Maz @ May 4 2009, 10:05 PM BSTBSG Gong show, that would be mustard.
I'm in.
Well lets see if we can muster something PM me people who are interested ~(and also people who have organised gigs 
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