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Practical advice and step-by-step guides for comedians, including performance tips, booking strategies, audience engagement, and career development in stand-up comedy.
You’ve done fifty open mics. You kill most of them. Your friends laugh. Random audience members come up after and say, “That was great, man.”…
You’re on stage. Two minutes in, and you can feel it. The laughter isn’t coming. The crowd is quiet. Someone in the back is scrolling…
You’re standing outside a comedy venue at 9 PM, waiting for your turn on stage. Five minutes of material. Shaking hands. But here’s what you’re…
Most comedians don’t have a system for writing material. They have hope. They tell a story at the bar, get a laugh, think “that’s a…
You just got asked to do a comedy gig. You’re thrilled. Then comes the question: “What’s your rate?” And you panic. You think about your…
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…
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.
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.
In June 2024, Fiona Harvey filed a $170 million lawsuit against Netflix over the hit series Baby Reindeer. She claims she’s the real person behind…
Learning how to deal with hecklers will always be a part of comedy. This article breaks down the different types of hecklers and how to deal with them.
