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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.
Lou Sanders on forging a career in comedy
- Tuesday 2nd February 2021
Lou Sanders - who is currently co-hosting Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable - offers advice for anyone thinking of taking a leap into comedy, and shares her philosophy for life and the creative process.
How to direct a stand-up comedy show
- Friday 22nd January 2021
Ever thought of directing a stand-up comedian's show, or - if you're a comedian - bringing on board a director to help you hone your performance? We run through what is involved, from the perspective of the person who would be directing.
What I learned about stand-up from starting to do stand-up
- Thursday 5th March 2020
The Mash Report writer Adam Baird talks through what he learnt about performing stand-up comedy when he decided to jump in and give it a try.
Is Comedy a Londoner's Game?
- Friday 7th February 2020
We often hear it said that, to make it as a stand-up comedian, you need to move to London. Is that true? What are the pros and cons of making your base in the capital? Becca Moody investigates...