https://risingcomedyguide.co.uk/A sharp look at how comic bits are built, played and heard.enhttps://risingcomedyguide.co.uk/the-setup-points-somewhere-how-a-joke-redirects-attention/https://risingcomedyguide.co.uk/the-setup-points-somewhere-how-a-joke-redirects-attention/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:20:00 +0000WritingLearn how joke direction and surprise work together, and choose a turn that feels unexpected yet earned in stand-up, sketch or sitcom writing.https://risingcomedyguide.co.uk/stand-up-or-sketch-where-the-comic-idea-gets-its-shape/https://risingcomedyguide.co.uk/stand-up-or-sketch-where-the-comic-idea-gets-its-shape/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0000FormatsStand-up or sketch: learn how to shape one comic idea for direct address or a character-led scene, then choose the form that gives it a clear ending.https://risingcomedyguide.co.uk/before-the-sitcom-how-radio-comedy-made-a-room/https://risingcomedyguide.co.uk/before-the-sitcom-how-radio-comedy-made-a-room/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0000HistoryRadio comedy made rooms audible through dialogue, sound and silence. Learn how a few precise cues can clarify a scene and sharpen its comic timing.https://risingcomedyguide.co.uk/the-rule-of-three-is-a-tool-not-a-punchline/https://risingcomedyguide.co.uk/the-rule-of-three-is-a-tool-not-a-punchline/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0000WritingThe rule of three in comedy is more than a tidy list: learn to build a recognisable pair, then use the third beat to change its comic point.https://risingcomedyguide.co.uk/your-first-improvised-show-watch-for-the-offer/https://risingcomedyguide.co.uk/your-first-improvised-show-watch-for-the-offer/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0000AudienceYour first improvised show is easier to follow when you spot each offer: the details performers introduce, accept and turn into a shared scene.