Open Comedy Newsroom
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.…
So you want to know how to run a comedy show? Not just any show, but a good show? Damn, look at you, overachiever. Well, you came to the right place.
Every comic needs an audience. An audience is the difference between standup as a hobby and a career. An audience can get you booked, can…
The 75th annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival is about to go into its third week, and I got the opportunity to speak with stand-up comic and…
