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Stand-up comedy

Marianne Thamm — putting the humanity into stand-up comedy

Politics

Marianne Thamm — putting the humanity into stand-up comedy

By Keith Bain

Of curriculums and stand-up comedy – why shaking up teaching in a rapidly changing world is no laughing matter

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Of curriculums and stand-up comedy – why shaking up teaching in a rapidly changing world is no laughing matter

By Mark Potterton

Trevor Noah quits ‘The Daily Show’ to focus on stand-up comedy

South Africa

Trevor Noah quits ‘The Daily Show’ to focus on stand-up comedy

By Reuters

How social media forces stand-up comedians like Trevor Noah and Basket Mouth to self-censor

Magazine

How social media forces stand-up comedians like Trevor Noah and Basket Mouth to self-censor

By Izuu Nwankwọ

‘Uncle Marc’: Hilarious nonsense woven into sharp stories

Magazine

‘Uncle Marc’: Hilarious nonsense woven into sharp stories

By Lesley Stones

Brain Dump is a blizzard of ideas, jokes and observational humour

Maverick Life

Brain Dump is a blizzard of ideas, jokes and observational humour

By Lesley Stones

Appreciation: Jerry Lewis & Dick Gregory have earned their place in history

World

Appreciation: Jerry Lewis & Dick Gregory have earned their place in history

By J Brooks Spector

Comics’ Choice Awards: Laughter crosses the language barrier

Maverick Life

Comics’ Choice Awards: Laughter crosses the language barrier

By Lesley Stones

Comic’s Choice: He who (doesn’t) have the last laugh

Maverick Life

Comic’s Choice: He who (doesn’t) have the last laugh

By Lesley Stones

Maverick Life

In profile: Loyiso Gola

By Greg Nicolson

Nando's Comedy Festival: Cutting the funny business

Maverick Life

Nando's Comedy Festival: Cutting the funny business

By Lesley Stones

Wanted: SA comedy that's universally funny

Maverick Life

Wanted: SA comedy that's universally funny

By Lesley Stones