Ian Lane‘There are bigger issues than leg tattoos’ — classism in comedy and how not to apologise for itThis week, the arts criticism blog Theatre & Tonic came under fire for a review they published of Clinton Baptiste’s recent stand-up show…May 14May 14
Ian LaneThe Nightcrawlers Would - how “Push The Feeling On” made me stop worrying about lyrics and song…“Earn, their lives againJan 4Jan 4
Ian LaneWhen ‘not new’ comedians enter New Act competitions (and why it’s fine)A few months ago, I watched a YouTube video from singer-songwriter Dev Lemons titled “‘Debut’ Albums Are Going Extinct”, discussing how…Nov 17, 2023Nov 17, 2023
Ian LaneIt’s a strange, uncertain time for comedy…and it should be embracedNot since the 90's has there felt like such an uncertainty in the direction that the medium of comedy is going in. Historically we all know…Nov 15, 2023Nov 15, 2023
Ian LaneWhy comedians heckle other comedians (and why they probably shouldn’t)As the last couple of years have taught us, many comedians have skeletons in their closet. Dark little secrets that, if revealed, can have…Nov 15, 2023Nov 15, 2023