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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.

  • Issue #150
  • 4 min read
Group of masked people in casual clothing standing in a circle doing improv exercises in a modern classroom
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The Opener

Cats on leads, presidents without planes and Lou Bega performing for the forces. Plus: Jimmy O Yang on Hollywood and stand-up.

  • Issue #150
  • 9 min read
Red figure with microphone performing on stage above rows of green uniformed soldiers with rifles in formation
Culture

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.

  • Issue #150
  • 42 min read
Beyond a joke
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Talking funny

The Greek stand-up and actress on ‘doing the accent’, audience empathy and the illness that forced her to tell jokes sitting down.

  • Issue #150
  • 4 min read
Talking funny

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