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
Divine Madness (1980)
7/10
Director: Michael Ritchie
Starring: Bette Midler
Bette Midler's dynamic and bawdy live show 'Divine Madness' was filmed with ten cameras to create this electrifying film. Featuring such musical hits... Read more
Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity (2007)
8.1/10
Starring: Jeff Dunham
Winner of 'Male Comedian of the Year' and regularly selling out venues left, right and centre, what makes ventriloquist Jeff Dunham so popular? Find o... Read more
America's Funniest Comedians: Volume 3 (2007)
5.4/10
Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Sandler, Janeane Garofalo, Ray Romano, etc ...
Volume three features comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Adam Sandler, Janeane Garofalo, The Legendary Wid, Steve McGrew, Unknown Comic, Daryl Hammond, Ellen D... Read more
America's Funniest Comedians: Volume 5 (2007)
5.4/10
Starring: Ray Romano, Steve Harvey, etc ...
This final collection of comics includes Jeff Foxworthy, Mike Finney, Mary Ellen Hooper, Mitt Able, Margaret Smith, Franklin Ajaye, Max Alexander, Ray... Read more
Pam Ayres: In Her Own Words (2005)
Starring: Pam Ayres
Pam celebrates 30 years in show business with her one woman show which was recorded live at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. Featuring a mix of new... 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
Jason Byrne: Out of the Box (2006)
Director: Simon Gibney
Starring: Jason Byrne
Filmed at Dublin's world famous Vicar Street during his sell-out 2006 European tour, Jason Byrne's inspired, original brand of high-energy lunacy take... Read more
Brendon Burns - Live (2008)
Starring: Brendon Burns
If you like a little controversy with your comedy, then Brendon Burns is your man. His electric stage presence and provocative material have taken aud... Read more
Pablo Francisco: Ouch! (2008)
7.7/10
Starring: Pablo Francisco
Pablo Francisco may be the most outrageous comedian in America with sold-out concerts and a cult fan base that's exploding worldwide. No topic is off... Read more
Cheech and Chong's Hey Watch This (2010)
Director: Christian Charles
Starring: Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong
Cheech and Chong are back in an all new adventure as they bring their hilarious antics to the live stage across America. The tour has been a resoundin... Read more