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1900 - 2026

Comedy Store (Stand-Up)

Comedy (Stand-Up) A stand-up comedian is someone that performs in comedy clubs, usually reciting a fast paced succession of amusing stories, short jokes and one-liners, typically called a monologue. Some stand-up comedians use props, music, or magic tricks in their acts. Stand-up comedy is perhaps the easiest field of entertainment for new talent to enter, because many smaller venues hold "open mic" events where the inexperienced can perform comedy before a live audience. However, perhaps more than any other performer, the stand-up comedian is at the mercy of the audience, which is an integral element of the act. A truly adept stand-up comedian must nimbly play off the mood and tastes of any particular audience, and adjust his or her routine accordingly. The test of a master stand-up comedian is the ability to not only face down a "heckler," but win over and entertain the rest of the crowd with a retort. Many of the all-time greats are featured below. Right: Steven Wright

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Bill Hicks: Relentless (1991)

8.8/10

Starring: Bill Hicks

This programme was filmed over a season of Bill Hicks comedy at the Centaur Theatre during the annual 'Just For Laughs' Comedy Festival in Montreal, C... Read more

Bill Hicks: Sane Man (1989)

8.5/10

Director: Kevin Booth, David Johndrow

Starring: Bill Hicks

Bill Hicks passed away in 1994, but his legend continues to grow. This rare live show, shot in Austin, Texas, shortly before the release of Hicks' de... Read more

Bill Maher: I'm Swiss (2005)

7.3/10

Starring: Bill Maher

You won't be neutral about your feelings for the politically charged comedy of Bill Maher after viewing this side-splitting HBO special. Join Maher as... Read more