How does one get reviewed in standup?

So the standups been quite well and got a few more gigs in the pipeline.

But how does one get one's self noticed reviewed etc?

Any ideas?

Have you checked out to see if reviewers tend to go to the same places?

Have you checked to see if ANYONE'S going to the same places? Hur hur

Quote: sootyj @ August 5 2011, 4:18 PM BST

So the standups been quite well and got a few more gigs in the pipeline.

But how does one get one's self noticed reviewed etc?

Any ideas?

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Gig a lot more, a LOT more, and hope someone reviews you after that.

Wait til you're at a professional level, or blag yourself a gig on pro lineup where you're likely to get reviewers.

Or to summise- Gig a LOT more.

Quote: sootyj @ August 5 2011, 4:18 PM BST

So the standups been quite well and got a few more gigs in the pipeline.

But how does one get one's self noticed reviewed etc?

Any ideas?

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Just video a gig and post it on here! You'll get 'reviews' wherever you post it and whether you want them or not.

Why not invite some reviewers with free tickets?

You could do a tiger kidnapping to get Kate Copstick to give you a review after kidnapping her family.

Quote: Vader @ August 5 2011, 6:10 PM BST

Just video a gig and post it on here! You'll get 'reviews' wherever you post it and whether you want them or not.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtixokN2cfg

other than the delightful Jack Daniels not a peep

Am I missing something? I don't see where JD reviewed your stand up, unless he PM'ed you?

he pm'd me

nb any feedback Vader?

Well, again, I struggled with the sound quality, as I said before, I think you need to work on the delivery, maybe focus more on gags, short and sharp, rather than bothering with any kind of a story. But delivery is king in stand up, if you mastr that then you'll be sorted.

Thanks, darn it I thought the sound was sorted this time.

I may switch to mime.

Yeh people generally say I should stick to punchier material, I just have a terrible memory.

I really struggled to hear it, so I think I may have missed quite a bit. General impressions though, the audience were a tad restless so that didn't help you, but you looked very comfortable up there.
Even when one or two punches didn't take, you actually got a laugh from acknowledging that with self depreciation, so I could see them warming to you by the end.
I'd say work on taking command of your material a bit more, stories suit you more than quick fire gags in my opinion, just get more funny narrative in there. Play up to your obvious strengths which are likeability, confidence and your grasp of the absurd.