Contribued by Leah Stone I have always loved writing and comedy and felt that it was one of the only places where anyone of any background or circumstance is encouraged to speak freely and expressively about their own experience.  I did the Frog and Bucket stand up comedy course in 2020 and with that first … Continue reading “I’d love to try and encourage more diversity” | Leah Stone on the comedy journey that led to launching Smiley: the all inclusive open mic night

Contributed by Jonny Collins I’ve told you what music is good, I’ve told you which video game characters are trans, and I’ve revealed which comedians are responsible for my continued pursuit into this fruitless endeavour. And I wouldn’t be a stand-up comedian if I didn’t get writers block after 3 short articles, so rather than … Continue reading Comedy specials that inspire me and make me want to give up comedy | Jonny Collins