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How do I become a stand-up comedian?

From the Culture, Music & Performing Arts Forum

Started by toby2000 on 07-03-2011 @ 13:17

I'm pretty funny (and clearly arrogant) and all my mates say I should do stand-up? I don't know how to get started though! What should my first step be?

astawisborn
Reply posted 07-03-2011 @ 14:40

Ask your mates to put their money where theirs mouths are and get them to pay you to do a gig to raise money for charity- Comic Relief would be a good one! Ask the local pub landlord to ofer you a gig and everyone wins.

Janavica
Reply posted 11-03-2011 @ 13:37

Is that a joke? (that was!). Nice idea Asta, but you can usually find comedy night in local pubs and bars - often then have "open mic" nights where anyone can go up. Although, you are going to need some guts to get up in front of a group of strangers - though you have to remember they want to laugh if they have turned up (you would presume at least!).

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