Sweat, tears and terrible gigs: why heavy metal is just like standup

Ed Gamble reflects on his lifelong love for the genre: it’s baffling, it’s noisy, but – like comedy – it’s a welcoming communityMy name is Ed Gamble, and I love heavy metal. I say it loud, and I say it proud. Ideally, I would scream it from the top of …

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Conan O’Brien remembers the late Adam Schlesinger, shows a classic Fountains of Wayne performance

Yesterday the music world lost a hugely influential man to the Coronavirus. Adam Schlesinger, a musician who was not only… MORE
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Now I’m Fine review – candid gem mixes standup and mesmerising music

Available onlineAhamefule J Oluo’s 2014 show about having an autoimmune disease is a moving hybrid of comedy, theatre and jazzSince venues closed their doors because of the coronavirus, a wealth of online theatre has emerged and the industry is finding…

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Edinburgh’s August festivals cancelled due to coronavirus

Fringe joins international, book and art festivals and military tattoo in pulling plugEdinburgh absence will be felt throughout arts worldCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEdinburgh’s five August festivals, which were due to w…

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Jon Daly graces us with a shot-for-shot remake of “Start Me Up”

As we’ve definitely seen an increase in the amount of comedians producing content at home, this remains one of the… MORE
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Tom Segura lives out his hip-hop dreams in the new Czarface video

Anyone who is a fan of Tom Segura or listener of his podcast, Your Mom’s House is probably more than… MORE
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From standup to the Sistine chapel: the best online culture for self-isolation

The coronavirus crisis has closed galleries and concert halls – but inspired an explosion of creativity to enjoy at home. Here’s some of the best The best theatre and dance to watch onlineThe best classical music onlineGreat livestreamed gigs to watch …

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Coronavirus arts crisis: expert tips on keeping your audience – and getting your work out there

With cancelled events, venue closures and lost work, Australia’s arts industry – from writers, to comics, to festival directors – are finding new ways forward With one tweet, musician Brendan Maclean encapsulated what many artists feel is the Australia…

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From first love to unfollowing – culture that sums up romance in 2020

A book redefining marriage, a riotous show about dating, the secret meanings of breakup songs and a sex show to put your back out … ahead of Valentine’s Day, our critics pick works that sum up passion in our turbulent timesFrom Adam and Eve in the book…

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Sex Shells: XXXmas review – ’tis the season to be filthy

Soho theatre, LondonWith repurposed classics such as 12 Gays of Christmas, this festive satirical show delivers big-hitting performances and cunning lyricsIf you should find yourself at a carol concert this festive period after seeing Sex Shells’ XXXma…

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