I've done stand-up at pubs and, to be honest, it wasn't a great deal of fun. People don't really go the pub to watch comedy. Throw in large quantities of alcohol, and you're fighting a losing battle from the start.
Holidays resorts - like Pontin's, however - were a much better experience.
The moment you step on stage you become like a 'mini celebrity', and the audience will give you a genuine chance to make them laugh. As oppose to a pub crowd, that will often have decided your fate before you have even spoken a word.
I quite enjoyed my time at Pontin's and similar venues, but this was mainly because of the amount of women that used to throw themselves at me after each performance - believing I may be the next 'Mr Big'.
Unfortunately, as these girls removed my trousers and underwear after each show - they discovered this couldn't be further away from the truth.
