16 Apr
02:04
Why Midnight Comedy Shows Perform So Well
The comedy world’s biggest misconception is that nobody wants to laugh at midnight. Wrong. Late-night comedy shows are quietly becoming the highest-revenue time slots on…
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13 Apr
02:02
Topical Comedy Material Beats Perfect Tight Fives
Why topical comedy is now the competitive advantage for comedians. Learn how to write timely material, boost bookings, and build sharing audiences.
12 Apr
07:29
Comedy Audience Expectations: What Audiences Actually Want Now
Here’s what’s killing comedy venues right now: they’re trying too hard. While venue operators spend months perfecting lighting rigs and sound systems, their best seats…
10 Apr
04:22
Comedy Set Length: What Venues Actually Need
Comedy venues across the UK are obsessed with the wrong problem. Everyone debated whether five-minute sets outperform ten-minute ones. Meanwhile, venues close because they can’t…
6 Apr
04:51
Comedy Booking: The Peter Kay Effect & How to Book Major Acts
Peter Kay’s Dublin comeback – two sold-out shows at the 3Arena on April 17-18, 2026 – is a blueprint. Not a feel-good story about a…
4 Apr
19:32
The Rise of Hybrid Comedy Formats: How Comedians Are Blending Stand-Up With Storytelling, Characters, and Multimedia
Stand-up used to be simple. You stand. You talk. People laugh. That was the job. That’s not what’s happening anymore. The comedians killing it right…
3 Apr
09:13
Comedy Festivals Affordable: Why Mayhoots Proves Cost Shouldn’t Matter
Maynooth, Ireland is doing something simple but rare: hosting a proper comedy festival where you can actually afford to go. Mayhoots runs April 24-25, 2026,…
2 Apr
04:59
Comedy Specials Spring 2026: What’s Dropping and Why It Matters
Comedy Special Season Spring 2026: What’s Dropping and Why It Matters for Your Career April is shaping up to be a monster month for comedy…
1 Apr
02:58
Comedy Audience Building: Giggly Squad Just Got a Netflix Sitcom – Here’s What That Means for Comedians Building Audiences Online
Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo started Giggly Squad as a podcast. Now they’re getting a Netflix sitcom produced by Amy Poehler and written by Kay…
31 Mar
12:47
Comedy Copyright: A Comedian Is Being Sued for $27 Million Over a Lion King Bit – What Every Comic Should Know About Copyright
Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi is facing a $27 million lawsuit from Grammy-winning composer Lebohang “Lebo M” Morake over a comedy bit involving translated lyrics from…
