During these strange times we all need things to distract ourselves, to pass the time under house arrest. You may well have started decorating rooms, clearing out the garage or getting through a back log of books or TV shows you never thought you’d get the time for…
Live comedy now attempts its evolutionary change, like the underground shrimps that are now blind as sight is no longer useful to them. Is it a case of use it or lose it? As we take advantage of modern technology, we now have virtual comedy events broadcasted on Youtube, Facebook Live etc. It’s certainly a different experience, but one I’d recommend for getting your fix of live comedy and entertainment.
With this post I wanted to highlight some great options for you to enjoy some live comedy events online. Because there is still one thing we all need to do during these times and that’s laugh. (All BOLD text are links to their respective websites).
Stuart Goldsmith’s Infinite Sofa - “
“Make yourself comfy on my iiiiiiiiiiiinfinite sofa! We’ve got musical comedy, celebrity guests, team games, surprise chickens, proper jokes, roving reporters, it’s a massively multiplayer online chat show!
(Look basically I get to be Kermit the frog and I’M LOVING IT!)”
Coming soon, special guests, JAMES ACASTER, SARAH MILLICAN, ROMESH RANGANATHAN, SHAPPI KHORSANDI
Troy Tawke - See Troy Hawke Live on his Facebook page with his live phone in show.
“Low-fi inaugural attempt at a live phone in show will stream live. I’ll suggest themes but really it’s up to you, whatever you want to talk about. Pep talks, theories, coping strategies or just blowing off steam. Full disclosure. I haven’t got a bloody clue what I’m doing.”
Jon Pearson is also hosting a great virtual live comedy show on Youtube - Click here to jump on board to see the next available show.
Scott Bennet is also performing comedy from his shed! Which you can check out on Scott Bennett’s Facebook Page.
We would also highly recommend checking out Jack’s Night In - A New Weekly Comedy Variety Entertainment Show From The Mind and Bedroom of Comedian Jack Gleadow
Featuring Stand-up, Special Guests, Games and Sketches
Episodes released online every Friday at 7pm on Facebook and YouTube.
These are just a few of the cool things comedian’s are doing to keep us entertained. Don’t forget there are some amazing podcasts available as well. I’ve selected a few personal favourites below.
Ben Briggs Podcast - If you’ve seen Ben live and enjoyed his comedy, you’ll love this podcast, hear Ben rant about various topics from the comfort of his own home. It’s what Ben does best.
Insane in the Menbrain “Woke, Feminist, Geezer” (The List) Rich Wilson talks to funny & interesting people about their experiences with men’s mental health.”
The Reality Show Every Monday, comedians and best mates Stephen Bailey and Brennan Reece will sit down with one of the nations biggest reality stars to find out what’s really real!
Jokes Every week Mark Simmons and a guest share jokes they've written that just haven't worked - because they're too long, too stupid, too clever, too groanworthy or just too rubbish.
The list could be so much bigger, there is so much great content online at the moment. So get your laughs in and hopefully we can go back to how comedy should be performed in the near future!
Drop a comment to let us know what you’ve been watching or listening to for your comedy fix!
Stay sane and more importantly stay safe! x