Comedy History
Before the Sketch Show: A Short History of the Variety Bill
The variety bill brought different comic acts together in one evening; learn how its format shaped performance and…
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Comedy History
The changing traditions, stages and styles that have kept humour in motion.
Our point of view
Laughter has a point of view
Comedy is pleasure and construction at once. We look at the choices behind the laugh, without pretending every joke works for every audience.