Comedy Performance/Stand-Up

Russell Peters has taken on the world with his satirical take on stereotypes since first arriving on the comedy scene in 1989. As Canada's newest, rising star his global

Nov 10, 2009 - Carmen Borthwick

A guide for budding comics who are thinking of getting on stage for the first time or want to develop their career in stand-up comedy.

Oct 13, 2009 - Joe Elvin

Some of the biggest names in the comedy world will join up and coming stand ups from around Australia in the first annual comedy festival on Sydney's Cockatoo Island.

Jul 29, 2009 - Amanda Woods

Known for glamor, glitz and gambling, Las Vegas plays host to the top performers in the world. Well on his way there is Terry Fator and his cast of lovable characters.

Jul 22, 2009 - JoAnn Sardo

Some say that those who swear have a poor vocabularly and that swearing is unnecessary. But there are arguably times, especially in comedy, when no other word will do.

Jul 21, 2009 - Adrian Peel

Lewis Black entertains an empathetic crowd in Calgary with his blend of irritated rants and angry outbursts.

May 29, 2009 - Natalie Bauer

Christopher Titus recounts his divorce and new romance on his new album -- and, in doing so, reminds us that our everyday lives provide the best comedic material.

May 22, 2009 - Michael Irvin Arrington

Amused patrons get a second helping of John Pinette's hilarious hunger-based humor with his latest tour "I Still Say 'Nay Nay'".

May 20, 2009 - Natalie Bauer

It is a truth universally acknowledged (as Jane Austen so eloquently put it) that comedy is still very much a man's world. The question is: Why?

Mar 29, 2009 - Samantha Markham

Taking to a comedy club stage for the first time is a petrifing experience. So, here are a few tips to help any budding stand up comedian.

Mar 27, 2009 - Samantha Markham

Stand-up comic Neil Hamburger, known for his deadpan delivery of obscene question-and-answer style jokes, makes a stop in Lansing, Michigan on his winter tour.

Mar 12, 2009 - Jason Schneider

An art teacher, writer, community activist and mother of two, she has enjoyed making people laugh for as long as she can remember.

Feb 28, 2009 - June Smith

Richard Lett, director of operations of the Altitude Festival, talks to Lauren Rose-Smith about skiing, comedy and the good life,

Feb 25, 2009 - Lauren Rose-Smith

Progressing from an amateur to an advanced improvisational comedian is a step taken internally. Realizing this list of qualities within the performer is key.

Feb 10, 2009 - David Armstrong

An ask-for is a properly formatted question posed to an audience to attain some sort of suggestion that springboards an improvisation scene into its beginning.

Feb 10, 2009 - David Armstrong

A comedian, instantly recognisable by his very long black hair and gothic chic, O'Neill is an upcoming funnyman worth keeping an eye on.

Dec 10, 2008 - Tom Findlay

"Freeze" is a basic improv game, often employed in theatre classes, that can help those new to acting build improvisational skills and entertain simultaneously.

Nov 22, 2008 - Benjamin Sell

In this hilarious hybrid of autobiography, play and standup, Rivers enthralls her audience and annihilates her enemies.

Oct 8, 2008 - Nina Saville

The newly-released Hedberg CD, while far from his best work, reminds fans of his inimitable style and introduces others to a voice that was extinguished far too soon.

Sep 18, 2008 - Michael Irvin Arrington

Lewis Black ignores the potential for insightful, funny political commentary and, instead, settles for little more than a sophomoric tirade with little substance.

Sep 16, 2008 - Michael Irvin Arrington

Enthusiastic fans cheered and jeered the once unstoppable comedic force, Andrew Dice Clay, as he left the audience at the Jack Singer Concert Hall rolling in the aisles.

Sep 11, 2008 - Natalie Bauer

A new underground comedy show comes to the R-Bar in Los Angeles and offers a great alternative to generic corporate humor.

Jul 22, 2008 - James Roland

Canadians are often unaware of their home grown comedic talent. Theatrical genius TJ Dawe, from Vancouver BC, has created a host of comedic plays over the past 10 years.

Jul 21, 2008 - Catherine Owen

If you're planning on putting on a comedy night it's useful to know what sort of equipment you're going to need in order for the night to run smoothly. So what is needed?

Jun 22, 2008 - Peter Reeves

Performing stand up for the first time is hard. Taking those first steps in front of a crowd is a big leap out of the comfort zone. Here's a guide to help the first timer

Jun 22, 2008 - Peter Reeves

Stand up comedy has become massively popular in recent years and there is a huge demand for it everywhere. How does a smaller venue go about putting on a comedy night?

Jun 21, 2008 - Peter Reeves

As a fundraising event in New York, Comedy Strip Live held the longest Stand-up comedy show in the world. Guiness Book of World Records was there to officiate the event.

Jun 13, 2008 - Andrew Woolford