Open Comedy Newsroom
You’ve probably noticed it at some point. The same comedians keep appearing on lineups. Different venues. Different cities. Different promoters. Meanwhile, other comics with equally…
Short comedy sets are becoming the standard at open mic nights and small stand-up gigs in 2026. If you perform regularly or run comedy nights,…
The 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival delivered more than wild theater performances and bizarre street acts. As always, it was the breeding ground for some of…
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…
TikTok didn’t ask permission before it changed stand-up comedy. It just did it. And whether you think that’s brilliant or terrifying probably depends on how…
Stand-up comedy used to run on word of mouth, dodgy phone calls to venue managers, and hoping someone in the audience knew someone who knew…
Writing a comedy set is harder than it looks. Anyone who’s stared at a blank page trying to be funny on purpose knows the feeling.…
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.
Frankie Hoy goes viral online as he tests how far $100 goes in New York City
A common question I get is how do I submit for a comedy festival? Or I keep submitting to festivals and I never hear back.…
