Stand-up
Most live comedy is stand-up comedy. The biggest stars make millions. You'll need to start to build skills via the open mic circuit first though.
Evolution of an award win Long read
- Thursday 6th March 2025
Pro member and stand-up comedian Kate Smurthwaite explains how to devise and deliver an award-winning show.
Jung at heart: developing your stand-up comedy persona Long read
- Thursday 13th February 2025
Chris Head explains how you can use Jungian archetypes to develop your stand-up comedy persona.
Support what you love Comment
- Tuesday 11th February 2025
Pro member and stand-up comic Ben Wearmouth on the importance of supporting what you love.
Spice up your live show
- Monday 27th January 2025
Here are some hints and tips for spicing up a live performance.
My Comedy Career: Sarah Mills
- Tuesday 26th November 2024
With her Bad Bod Squad series currently on Radio 4, we ask Sarah Mills how she organises her work.
Stand-up comedy: finding the right path
- Wednesday 30th October 2024
Pro member and stand-up comic Ben Wearmouth offers some advice to fellow comedians.
The Comedy Doctor on performance videos
- Tuesday 15th October 2024
The Comedy Doctor advises a member who is trying to select a performance video to send to promoters.
Six of the best: tips for stand-ups
- Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Here are some quick, useful tips for stand-up comedians.
Stand Up: The Gameshow - The Aftermath
- Thursday 29th August 2024
Freelance producer Bob Fletcher reflects on his experience staging a live comedy pilot.
My Comedy Career: Scott Agnew
- Friday 2nd August 2024
HIV, Rolf Harris, evangelical Christianity, undiagnosed mental health issues and Janey Godley - Scott Agnew shares all about his 24-year career in comedy.