18 Mar
05:53
Comedy Club Economics 2026: What’s Working and What Isn’t
Comedy club economics have changed dramatically. Here's what's working for venues in 2026 and what successful owners are doing differently.
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River Leanox edits Open Comedy's newsroom. Coverage runs across stand-up's full ecosystem: comics on the rise, club owners booking the rooms, festivals, specials, and the working-comic economics behind the laughs. Tips, corrections, and counter-arguments welcome at river@opencomedy.com.
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17 Mar
11:43
How to comedy career: How Comedians Are Building Sustainable Careers Without Comedy Clubs
For decades, the path to comedy success was pretty clear: get booked at clubs, work your way up, eventually headline. In 2026, that playbook is…
16 Mar
03:52
How to handle hecklers comedy: How to Handle Hecklers in Stand-Up Comedy: A Practical Guide for Comedians
Every comedian dreads the same thing: the heckler. That one person (or group) in the audience who decides they’re funnier than you. Who shouts interruptions…
15 Mar
04:11
Short-Form Comedy: How 30-Second Clips Are Creating New Comics
Five years ago, suggesting a comedian could build a career on TikTok would’ve been laughable. Now it’s happening. Some comedians are finding that short-form content…
14 Mar
17:12
Why to comedy communities: Why Micro-Communities Are Building the Next Generation of Stand-Up Comedy Stars
If you’ve been paying attention to stand-up comedy over the last couple of years, you’ve noticed something shifting. The traditional path, grind open mics in…
14 Mar
03:02
Open Mic Beginner: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Your first open mic is coming up. Here's what actually happens, what to bring, what to expect, and how to prepare so you walk in knowing what you're in for.
13 Mar
12:53
Edinburgh Fringe 2026: What to Expect and How to Get Your Show In
Everything you need to know about performing at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 - key dates, registration, venue options, costs, and practical tips for getting your comedy show into the world's biggest arts festival.
