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Why bother? Some good (and bad) reasons to be a comedian
- Tuesday 22nd June 2021
If it's such hard work being a comedian, why bother? Good question. There are many good reasons (and some less good reasons) for becoming a comedian...
Lloyd Griffith on the leap from stand-up to presenting live TV
- Thursday 27th May 2021
From Grimsby Town videos to Soccer AM and his new singing-at-football series, Lloyd Griffith is now a grizzled veteran of sports presenting - he talks us through that big jump from stand-up.
How to be original in comedy
- Monday 24th May 2021
Today, originality in comedy is extremely important. How will you rise above the rabble?
Tune-Up, No. 2: Matt Green on lockdown material and keeping it unique
- Tuesday 11th May 2021
In recent years stand-up Matt Green has moved into directing shows too, so seems the ideal chap to ask: how do you keep your stuff original, as so many acts return from the same dark place?
Introducing SREP: set-up, reveal, escalation, payoff
- Friday 30th April 2021
In this exclusive extract from Chris Head's new book, he introduces SREP: a structure that can be used in writing sketches, sitcom scenes and stand-up.
Tune-Up, No. 1: Juliet Meyers on the Rules of Refreshing Your Set
- Monday 22nd March 2021
With live stand-up set to return, we're getting trade secrets from the experts. First up, Juliet Meyers on whether good material has a tell-by date.
Bec Hill and Micky Overman on life as a stand-up
- Friday 5th March 2021
A 50 minute video in which stand-up comedians Bec Hill and Micky Overman discuss the highs and lows of working on the UK stand-up circuit, including what life is like travelling between gigs.
Stand-up and HIGNFY writer Kevin Day, on turning comedy into your day job
- Thursday 4th March 2021
Kevin Day on HIGNFY's gag rate, the modern ways to make an impact, and how just talking the talk can make a big difference.
What makes a good live show a great one?
- Thursday 25th February 2021
We take a look at some of the devices that comedians use to elevate their stand-up shows. From including technology, to involving a human interest story, there's various things acts do to get audiences and awards judges interested.
Angela Barnes and Tom Deacon on working on the radio
- Friday 5th February 2021
In this 50 minute video, stand-up comedians and presenters Angela Barnes and Tom Deacon discuss writing for radio, and presenting via the medium. They have loads of great insight and tips.