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.
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Katt Williams Live: Let a Playa Play (2006)
7/10
Starring: Katt Williams
Katt Williams returns to his hometown of Cincinnati after having his LA lifestyle illusions shattered and delivers cutting, fresh stand-up on relation... Read more
The Mighty Boosh: Live (2006)
8.3/10
Director: Nick Morris
Starring: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher
The writer/stars of the cult television series return to their roots for this on-stage special. Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding first worked with eac... Read more
Arj Barker Live (2006)
7.6/10
Starring: Arj Barker
Prepare to take a ride through Arj's world, where absurdity and logic meet, as he unleashes his unique, intelligent world-class stand-up comedy. Dishi... Read more
Henry Rollins: Uncut From NYC (2006)
7.5/10
Starring: Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins has been on the road a long time (25 years) and amassed quite a collection of outrageous, humorous stories and observations. The former... Read more
Dylan Moran: Like, Totally - Live (2006)
8.5/10
Starring: Dylan Moran
The shambolically likeable Dylan Moran gives us just over an hour of his funny and often scathing observations on life. From the madness of living in... Read more
Billy Connolly Live: Was It Something I Said? (2006)
7.3/10
Starring: Billy Connolly
Consistently voted one of the UK's favourite comedians, and with a huge following down under, the king of observational comedy and the long-winded ane... Read more
This Filthy World (2006)
7.8/10
Director: Jeff Garlin
Starring: John Waters
Cult director John Waters turns his hand to stand-up comedy as he takes us on an eye-popping journey through his illustrious film career. Filmed over... Read more
World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One (2006)
Starring: Dylan Moran, Mike Wilmot, Lee Evans, David Hyde Pierce, Wanda Sykes, Omid Djalil...
Recorded live at the prestigious Montreal International Comedy Festival this compilation features a eclectic mix of comedic talent from the UK, Irelan... Read more
The Complete Denis Leary: Lock and Load / No Cure for Cancer (2006)
Starring: Denis Leary
Two of the best stand-up shows from the frenetic-tongued chain-smoking cynic, Denis Leary. 'No Cure for Cancer' debuted on Showtime in 1991 and is pa... Read more
Carl Barron (2006)
7/10
Starring: Carl Barron
Touted as one of Australia's freshest comics, Carl Barron has appeared on 'The Footy Show' and 'Rove' and sells out venues both in his home country an... Read more