Interview with Jack De’Ath about his experiences of being an up and coming stand-up. Interview also includes information about the Laugh Out London podcast and comedy nights with Thomas Meek. Interview by Sara Shulman
Listen to the full interview at comedyblogedy.com/newacts or click here
Wednesday 21st September
Upstairs at The Old Queen’s Head,
44 Essex Road, Angel, N1 8LN
Doors 7pm. Show 8pm.
Line-up: Lucy Porter, Pete Firman, Danielle Ward, David Armand, Aisling Bea & Tom Hayward
For more information, visit comedyblogedy.com/gigs
“I tend to start with an idea for something that I want to write a set about – then I list everything I can think of associated with it in as much detail as I can, usually in a “mind map” format. The devil’s in the detail & jokes tend to come easier when you’re…
“You’ve got to be brave to do this. I’m nervous before every gig, but I fake confidence. I always feel that an audience gets nervous for you if you show the nerves and therefore are less likely to relax and enjoy your set. This isn’t proven or anything, its just the way I do it!”…
“My first passion was languages and I always thought I’d be a translator/interpreter or international business-type person – that’s what I did as a degree. However, I’ve always been drawn to making ridiculous comments about things and can recall far too many meetings at work where I’ve been particularly hilarious and disruptive.” Read the full…
“Material. It is the source of your power. Some comics, notably Dara O’Briain can riff of the audience and be amazing. But they are rare, and bad audience participation acts should be ranked as crimes against humanity by the International Court of Justice in The Hague.”
Read the full interview at comedyblogedy.com/newacts
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