It was all-the-sweeter because I'd never heard of him. I'd never came across his strangely-spelled name. Never even dared to look into Irish comics. But when a friend sat me down to watch a set by Jimeoin (pronunciation sounds like you're saying "Jim Owen" really fast), I was just blown away. Welcome back to the Comedy … Continue reading Comedy cookbook: Jimeoin’s masterful simplicity
Tag: stand-up comedy
Laughter is not enough anymore
That is probably the wierdest thing you'll see on a supposed comedy blog. But it's the truth. It's become my truth. OK, Let me explain for a second. I think I've done a lot of growing up, a lot of introspection throughout this year. It's been a wierd one. Comically, I don't feel I've been as strong … Continue reading Laughter is not enough anymore
Small personal milestone reached
It was quite the threshold. I know it might not sound like a big deal when I say that yesterday's freak out was all about a comedy set, but it IS that big a deal to me. It IS something to stand in front of 300 odd people and reveal just how insecure I was … Continue reading Small personal milestone reached
Exposed: Doorway creeps me out
I can tell you that I haven't been this scared in a while. I stand facing a personal doorway that I've never opened in comedy performance. I don't know what will happen when I turn the doorknob. I don't know what lies on the other side. Tonight... I find out. There's an event I'm performing … Continue reading Exposed: Doorway creeps me out
Comedy cookbook: The rule of three
There's something about the number three in comedy. Something about the third time lucky. The third time funny. Welcome back to the Comedy Cookbook. The mini-series in this blog which looks at how comedy actually works. The Rule of three: A comic establishes a situation or statement and keeps coming back to it. The second … Continue reading Comedy cookbook: The rule of three
Tyson Ngubeni 