Comedy specials that inspire me and make me want to give up comedy | Jonny Collins

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

Choosing To Be Trans | Ela Bambust

Contributed by Ela Bambust. Because the objective reality of trans people has been politicised, the title of this piece will get different reactions out of people depending on their position on the political spectrum, presumably ranging somewhere from “VINDICATION” to “Oh god this one could do some damage,” and I’m here to tell you that … Continue reading Choosing To Be Trans | Ela Bambust

“Comedy found me like a cat finds its home.” | Ishi Khan reflects on stumbling into and falling hopeless in love with stand up

This piece was contributed by Ishi Khan. I first discovered stand up comedy when I was at University. I’d go to the union on Saturday night to dance and once I went a little earlier than usual and they had some comedy on. Another week I went back at the earlier time and really enjoyed … Continue reading “Comedy found me like a cat finds its home.” | Ishi Khan reflects on stumbling into and falling hopeless in love with stand up