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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Dave Allen: The Best Of (2005)
7.8/10
Starring: Dave Allen
Dave Allen was an alternative comedian before the phrase existed, an innovator who set the agenda for comedy and comedians for more than 30 years. Her... Read more
Lee Evans XL Tour Live (2005)
8.6/10
Director: Tom Poole
Starring: Lee Evans
Filmed live in Cardiff during his sold out 2005 tour, the energetic Lee Evans returns to the stage with a routine that can only be described as manic.... Read more
Lenny Henry - Live: So Much Things To Say (2005)
Starring: Lenny Henry
In his first live stand-up DVD in over 10 years, see Lenny Henry at his brilliant best! 'For two hours, you're held transfixed by a comic reaching the... Read more
Da Kath and Kim Code / Live in London Uncut (2005)
Director: Ted Emery
Starring: Gina Riley, Glenn Robbins, Peter Rowsthorn, Magda Szubanski, Jane Turner, Barry...
Lovely ladies and great hunk o' spunks, take your seats ploise and sit back and relax, crack open the cardonnay as Kath, Kim, Kel, Sharon and Brett ex... Read more
Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Gala Collection (2005)
6.6/10
Starring: David Collins, Shane Dundas, Colin Lane, Dylan Moran, Frank Woodley, Magda Szuba...
A compilation of the top-rated Aussie TV broadcast featuring local and overseas performers with highlights from 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006, including A... Read more
Harry Hill: Hooves Live (2005)
7.8/10
Starring: Harry Hill
A live stand-up performance from the eccentric British funnyman, Harry Hill, recorded during his sell-out 'Hooves' tour and featuring his brand new co... Read more
Al Murray - The Pub Landlord: Giving It Both Barrels Live (2005)
7.6/10
Director: Richard Boden
Starring: Al Murray
The multi-award winning and critically acclaimed comedian, Al Murray, performs his hilarious live stand-up. Representing decent, honest, hard-working,... Read more
Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005)
7.2/10
Director: Michel Gondry
Starring: etc ..., Dave Chappelle, Mos Def
Innovative comic Dave Chappelle treats a Brooklyn neighbourhood to a free block party with guests like Kanye West, Mos Def and, re-united after seven... Read more
The Aristocrats (2005)
6.4/10
Director: Paul Provenza
Starring: Robin Williams, Jason Alexander, Drew Carey, George Carlin, Steven Wright, Smoth...
'A family walks into a talent agent's...' so begins one of stand-up comedy's most well-kept secrets. The so-called 'world's dirtiest joke' gets an ai... Read more
Laugh-a-Palooza (2005)
Starring: Tim Minchin, Eddie Perfect, Scared Weird Little Guys, GUD , Sista She, etc ...
Mixing serious musos with comic musicians, Laugh-a-poolooza is a celebration of all the shapes and sizes of music and comedy from solo artists, duos a... Read more