Theatre and comedy go hand in hand, with the stage being the perfect setting for a great performer to test out his comic talents. Comedy has a rich history in the United Kingdom and of course some of the well known figures of the past cut their teeth on stage before working their ways onto television. In fact it is unlikely that you will find a single comedian who has never performed on the stage of a well known theatre.
This is complemented every year by various world wide festivals that showcase new comedy and theatre productions, from Montreal’s Just For Laughs Comedy Festival to the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Let’s not forget, however, the biggest of them all – The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Every year comedians like Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle, Russell Howard, Bill Bailey, Rich Hall, Mark Watson and many more will bring their new shows to the festivals before taking them on tour across the UK.
Without the theatre, many performers would be unprepared for the harsh world of stand up or sketch comedy. It provides a great way to showcase material and test it to see what gets a laugh. With the pressure on to put smiles on faces, it means it brings out the best in comedy talent across the country.
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