British Comedy Guide

The Secret Reviewer #45: One Big Happy Family

The Secret Reviewer

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Tread carefully when talking about comedians, with comedians.

One thing you learn very early on in the comedy world is to be careful slagging anyone off, particularly in the presence of other comedians. Reviews are a necessary evil, but random digs do not always go down well, to put it mildly. This is despite comedy being the balls-out bitchiest, most envy-driven wing of the entertainment business, and proudly so. Which can lull you into a false sense of security.

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Published: Tuesday 6th December 2022

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