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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...
Sean Morley on research and development
- Tuesday 17th December 2019
Sean Morley argues that comedy needs a better relationship with artistic research and development.