South African born Charné performed her debut stand-up comedy performance at the Hard Knock Knocks Comedy School in February, and as you can see she nailed it. Witty, sassy with humility to self criticise, Charné quickly won over the audience, becoming a favourite for the night. Charné perfomed alongside comedy greats, Bradford Oakes and Dave O’Neil, as well as returning …
You’re not funny. There, I said it. Sure you love watching stand-up comedy, and you think you’ve written some awesome jokes, but really you’re not funny. The good news is that stand-up comedy can be learnt. That’s right. You don’t have to be born funny. Even Jimmy Carr thinks so! But first things first, let’s figure out the reasons why …
The comedy industry was shaken in December 2024 when The Junkyard, a well-known comedy management agency, suddenly closed its doors. Rising stars Aaron Chen and Sam Campbell were among the many comedians left out of pocket, highlighting the financial and professional risks performers face when managing their careers. This event raises an important question for comedians, “should you seek representation, …
Laughter is universal, but what makes a joke truly great? What is the world’s funniest joke? Humour blends science and art, and few jokes exemplify this better than Bradford Oakes’ ‘James Cameron’s Fish‘ joke. Curious? Watch Brad’s joke, published on Instagram, below: Watch on Instagram Looking for the funny in science Wendy Zukerman’s podcast Science Vs: The Funniest Jokes in …
