No matter how quick the wit, no stand-up comic starts out a success. Forget the top: on the way to the bottom rung, comics need to endure endless open-mic tryouts, log thousands of miles for little or ...

There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

The funniest funny people of the last 25 years — as chosen by the bookers and heads of comedy clubs, festivals and 'The Tonight Show.' By Frank DiGiacomo Editor No matter how quick the wit, no ...

Streaming has become a great home for stand-up comedy, and Netflix's lineup in particular includes 15 of the best stand-up ...

Stand-up comedy has long been a boy's club, but thankfully, that's starting to change. I'm not saying you still can't enjoy classics like Jerry Seinfeld, laugh at observational comedians such as John ...

Maybe it's a Sunday night, and you're looking for something funny to watch. Maybe you just got dumped and are looking for a little comedic relief. Maybe you are a budding, up-and-coming comedian and ...

Stand-up comedians are fast becoming the most sought-after influencers for brands, as humour-led content is proving to deliver higher engagement and stronger recall than traditional campaigns. From ...

Character comedians like Jazz Emu (pictured) are having a moment at the Edinburgh Fringe – and they’re here to stay (Picture: Matt Stronge) I’ve just spent a week as a critic at the Edinburgh Fringe, ...

Who ranks as the finest TV stand-up comedian? As Harry Hill memorably declared: "There's only one way to decide it - FIGHT!" However, since that approach remains unavailable, television critic Gary ...

Who is the finest TV stand-up comedian? In the timeless words of Harry Hill: "There's only one way to decide it - FIGHT!" But since that option isn't on the table, TV critic Gary Bushell has revealed ...