Stand-up comedy
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| + | '''Stand-up comedy''' is a [[comic]] style in which a [[comedian]] performs in front of a [[live audience]], usually speaking directly to them. The performer is commonly known as a '''comic''', '''stand-up comic''', '''stand-up comedian''' or simply a '''stand-up'''. In stand-up comedy the comedian usually recites a fast-paced succession of humorous stories, short [[jokes]] called "bits", and [[one-liner joke|one-liners]], which constitute what is typically called a ''[[monologue]]'', routine or act. Some stand-up comedians use [[Theatrical property|props]], music or [[magic trick]]s to enhance their acts. Stand-up comedy is often performed in [[comedy club]]s, bars, nightclubs, [[neo-burlesque]]s, colleges, and theaters. Outside of live performance, stand-up is often distributed commercially via [[television]], [[DVD]], and the [[internet]]. | ||
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| + | * [[Comedy festivals]] | ||
| + | * [[Improvisational theatre]] | ||
| + | * [[List of musical comedians]] | ||
| + | * [[List of stand-up comedians]] | ||
| + | * [[Manzai]] – style of stand-up comedy in Japan | ||
| + | * [[Open mic]] – live show where audience members may perform at the microphone | ||
| + | * [[Rakugo]] – Japanese verbal entertainment | ||
| + | * [[Situation comedy]] | ||
| + | * [[Xiangsheng]] – Chinese traditional stand-up comedy | ||
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Stand-up comedy is a comic style in which a comedian performs in front of a live audience, usually speaking directly to them. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, stand-up comedian or simply a stand-up. In stand-up comedy the comedian usually recites a fast-paced succession of humorous stories, short jokes called "bits", and one-liners, which constitute what is typically called a monologue, routine or act. Some stand-up comedians use props, music or magic tricks to enhance their acts. Stand-up comedy is often performed in comedy clubs, bars, nightclubs, neo-burlesques, colleges, and theaters. Outside of live performance, stand-up is often distributed commercially via television, DVD, and the internet.
See also
- Comedy festivals
- Improvisational theatre
- List of musical comedians
- List of stand-up comedians
- Manzai – style of stand-up comedy in Japan
- Open mic – live show where audience members may perform at the microphone
- Rakugo – Japanese verbal entertainment
- Situation comedy
- Xiangsheng – Chinese traditional stand-up comedy
