Paul MacInnes
- Journalist and reviewer
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The art of banter: 'It's like a boxing match'
As the boom in live comedy continues, a talent for banter is increasingly crucial for a comic.
Paul MacInnes, The Guardian, 8th November 2011TV is making comedy better - and worse
The lure of a TV show may have improved standards among young comics, but is careerism killing off the crazy and exceptional?
Paul MacInnes, The Guardian, 26th August 2011Is the political joke on its way back to power?
Topical material is creeping back on the agenda. Even Tom Rosenthal is getting political - in a gentle sort of way.
Paul MacInnes, The Guardian, 24th August 2011Edinburgh comedy award 2011 shortlist: who's who?
From a comedian with experience of UK Uncut to an Australian Vic Reeves, here's the lowdown on this year's nominees.
Paul MacInnes, The Guardian, 24th August 2011Is an hour too long for a comedy set?
Can you stop yourself looking at your watch at a comedy gig - and can any of Edinburgh 2011's acts keep going long enough?
Paul MacInnes, The Guardian, 23rd August 2011What to see (or not to see)?
With thousands of shows at the fringe it's hard to know where to start. Should you follow the recommendations of performers, your pals or just go it alone?
Paul MacInnes, The Guardian, 22nd August 2011Video: Russell Tovey & Sarah Solemani discuss Him & Her
Paul MacInnes talks to Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani on the set of their new BBC3 show Him & Her (originally titled Young, Unemployed and Lazy, as you'll hear) which starts Monday, Sept 6 at 10.30pm.
Paul MacInnes, The Guardian, 2nd September 2010Judge's diary: meet the joke that knows it's a joke
Comedians this year want to open the bonnet of comedy and show us the workings - but is it just too clever by half?
Paul MacInnes, The Guardian, 26th August 2010Comedy judge's diary: Bo and co show strength of list
The shortlist for the Edinburgh comedy awards is strong - even if I do say so myself.
Paul MacInnes, The Guardian, 25th August 2010Edinburgh comedy judge's diary: fringe's funniest joke
Like the universe or Stevie Wonder, the number of awards for standups continues to expand. And the latest gong on the block is from the 'home of witty banter'.
Paul MacInnes, The Guardian, 23rd August 2010