James Roque
- From New Zealand
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
15 lessons I learned from 15 years in comedy
This year marks my 15th year as a stand-up comedian. It's been an extremely fun and fulfilling journey and I've been fortunate enough to tell my silly jokes all over the world.
James Roque, Chortle, 19th August 2024No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes
Comedians are increasingly experimenting with the technology to write scripts and brainstorm ideas, including Anesti Danelis. Earlier this year, the Canadian asked popular AI chatbot ChatGPT to write him a show.
Megan Lawton, BBC, 15th August 2024Opinion: Finding My Audience
As he returns to Edinburgh, comedian James Roque shares his experiences overcoming some of the challenges he faced as a POC artist and the connection he made with Scotland's Filipino community.
James Roque, Fest Mag, 22nd July 2024The double-edged sword of being a comedian of colour
Being a comedian of colour in a mostly white industry is a wild experience.
James Roque, Chortle, 5th August 2022Edinburgh Fringe 2022: The comedy lineup so far
Here's a small fraction of some of the comedy coming up at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Jamie Dunn, The Skinny, 24th July 2022