WHY DO WE LAUGH?

THE NATURE OF LAUGHTER Everyone laughs, even Methodists. Though the trigger may vary, it’s a behaviour shared by virtually all human beings. The ability to laugh is deeply ingrained in our psychological make-up. For all we know, it has been with us since caves had en-suites. Scientists, biologists and psychologists have put forward countless theories…

What Are The Principles Of Comedy?

Comedy writing is hard. Many writers try it and give up. The Comic Principles are a new, simple way to look at the ancient craft of making audiences laugh. They can be applied to any media or performance. They cross all cultural boundaries. They are essentially Human. The Principles are not rules or formulae. They’re…