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Laura Lexx crowdsources a novel in lockdown
Stand-up Laura Lexx is surely not the only person killing time during the lockdown by writing a novel. But in a twist, the comedian is crowdsourcing the plot, getting her audience to suggest key story points each nigh.
Chortle, 17th April 2020Comedians indoors getting creative: part 3
Comedians aren't just at risk of cabin fever during this time of social distancing and self-isolation, gig cancellations have meant not just loss of earnings but also fewer chances to try out new material or build audiences. However, being a creative lot, comedians have been flexing their comedy muscles online, using YouTube, Twitch, Twitter and other sites to connect with audiences, new and established alike. To help you get your comedy fix, every week we'll be putting together a list of projects we've spotted online by funny women...
Funny Women, 3rd April 2020Comedy videos to raise your spirits
Self-isolating comedians are working from home to bring a little light relief to the nation. Here's a roundup of some of the funniest.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 30th March 202025 funny jokes from comedians to cheer you up
If you're feeling in need of a bit of light relief, enjoy these one-liners from top stand-ups and rising stars of the comedy scene.
The Telegraph, 30th March 2020Laura Lexx interview
The award-winning comedian, actor and writer on the things that make her laugh the most.
The Guardian, 27th March 2020A comedian walks into a coronavirus crisis...
For the nation's stand-up comics, jokes about Covid-19 are being delivered through gritted teeth -- for an industry that was the first gig economy, the total shutdown of most comedy venues means the nation's gagsters are short of cash and short of an audience.
Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times, 22nd March 2020Laura Lexx's Jurgen Klopp fantasy goes viral
Brighton-based stand-up Laura Lexx tweeted the following: "If I ever met Jurgen Klopp I'd say omg if we have a baby we should call it Klipp, just so he'd raise an eyebrow at me and tell me I'm a moron and I'd be so naked by the time he'd finished doing that." And sure enough it went viral. In less than a day the tweet has received nearly a thousand retweets and nearly 30,000 likes.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th March 2020Laura Lexx on her most memorable gigs
Laura Lexx, who is currently on tour with her stand-up show Knee Jerk, recalls her five most memorable gigs...
Chortle, 3rd March 2020Laura Lexx interview
"We won't learn until something big happens to shock us."
Blizzard Comedy, 31st January 2020Laura Lexx: 'It's really hard to be a good person'
Award-winning rising star takes Knee Jerk on tour.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 29th January 2020