West End theatres to feature ad slots during intervals
Theatre mangers are hoping the live-action ads gimmick will draw curious crowds as well as provide another revenue stream.
Exclusive audience with Sara Pascoe – “I thought all comedy was improvised”
Sara Pascoe chats exclusively to Real Business about building her career, dealing with social media trolls and why censorship is wrong in today’s world.
Conquer your fear of public speaking with stand-up comedy
Harnessing stand-up comedy taught me the art of crafting a successful pitch: devising a story that the listener can emotionally relate to.
First Women Summit 2016: Katherine Ryan’s journey from Hooters Girl to controversial superstar
With just one of the 20 highest-earning UK stand-ups being a woman, comedy is undoubtedly one of Britain's less gender equal industries. At the First Women Summit, Katherine Ryan spoke about the challenges she encountered while making a name for herself.
London actress tries to find love by crowdfunding via Indiegogo
London-based comedy actress Maddy Anholt has sought the help of Sarah Beeny-owned dating service MySingleFriend.com and Indiegogo in order to raise £3,500 from the crowd in an attempt to find love.
Dating service for business owners and entrepreneurs launches called Founders In Love
A new British dating service has launched, but with a difference – Founders In Love is designed for business professionals that are suckers for love.
The mini tutorial to a comedian’s investment pitch
Yes, you can set up the odd punchline when you pitch a business idea. But there's much more an entrepreneur can learn from a comedian than that. Dare to make your pitch really memorable?
What entrepreneurs can learn from comedy when it comes to pitching
Master the art of crowd control and comic timing, and you won't 'die out there' in front of the next investor panel.