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Dave Cohen
Dave Cohen

Dave Cohen

  • English
  • Actor, writer, script editor, stand-up comedian and tutor

Dave Cohen features - page 3

Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC Pro

Sitcom scripts: 5 mistakes we all make

Monday 9th September 2019

A look at five unnecessary mistakes that comedy writers at every level in the profession make, all the time.

52 First Impressions With David Quantick. David Quantick. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions Pro

How to make a living at comedy

Tuesday 9th April 2019

An hour-long podcast discussion based around the topics of juggling jobs, and earning enough money from comedy to allow you to give up your day job.

Writers' Guild of Great Britain Pro

Breaking the Class Ceiling

Tuesday 12th February 2019

Why are there so few working class comedy writers and performers? A Writers' Guild of Great Britain event at the Leicester Comedy Festival on Saturday aims to look into the topic.

Dan Rowan (left) and Dick Martin, hosts of the television comedy and variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in. © National Broadcasting Company, Inc Pro

What is a joke? - Part 2

Wednesday 19th November 2014

Having tried to explain what a joke is, Dave Cohen prepares Big Comedy Conference delegates with an attempt to explain EVERY type of joke.

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What is a joke?

Saturday 15th November 2014

An article in which Dave Cohen looks at the structure of a joke, and explains how it fits into the classic three act story structure first defined by Aristotle.

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Getting a comedy career: Should I go freelance?

Monday 14th October 2013

If you're hoping for a career in comedy, deciding if and when to give up the day job and commit to comedy is one of the most difficult decisions you'll ever make. Here's advice from Dave Cohen.

Dave Cohen Live

Dave Cohen - Songs In A Flat

Monday 30th July 2012

Dave Cohen chats about bringing Songs In A Flat to the Edinburgh Fringe, and his plans for the show post-festival.

Dave Cohen Live

Dave Cohen talks to himself

Thursday 1st March 2012

Dave Cohen is performing his first new stand-up show in 20 years. In this quirky and honest feature, he gives an exclusive interview to the doubting voices in his own head.

Absolutely Fabulous. Patsy (Joanna Lumley) Pro

Comedy Writing: Sitcom Clichés

Friday 11th March 2011

An article about comedy writing. All clichés are bad. Fact. Or is it?

Dave Cohen Pro

New Sitcom, New Audience

Saturday 13th February 2010

Just starting out in comedy? Writer and performer Dave Cohen reckons the rise of the audience sitcom showcase is good news for you.

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