Tomos Lewis
Off the cuff
Since the late 1950s, a comedy club has been spreading the gospel of making things up as you go along. Here’s a lesson in taking risks.
The Opener
Cats on leads, presidents without planes and Lou Bega performing for the forces. Plus: Jimmy O Yang on Hollywood and stand-up.
Beyond a joke
In an era where comedy walks a tightrope between relevance and risk, satirists worldwide navigate the delicate balance of wielding humour as political weapon while avoiding cancellation or worse.
Bags of potential
As Christmas beckons, we circumnavigate the globe with more efficiency and insider nous than Santa himself, dropping in on the finest spots and shops to source seasonal gifts.
World in reach
Our annual survey of the nations that have mastered the gentle art of making friends and influencing people.
Urbanism and design: Global
From Turin’s sky-high new development to a Tokyo architecture exhibition.
Feast for the senses
The new restaurants, bistros and upscale spaces that are taking neighbourhood tucker to another level.
The list
A few pointers from Monocle’s editorial director Tyler Brûlé for October 2021.
