Tag #Comedy

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Soho Theatre Walthamstow Opens, Filling Void in London's Arts Scene

The Grade II* listed former Granada cinema in Walthamstow, East London, reopened as Soho Theatre Walthamstow on May 2024, featuring a 960-seat auditorium, three studios, four bars, and a diverse program of comedy, cabaret, and theatre, addressing a gap in London's mid-scale performance venues.

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Optics": Women Co-CEOs Expose PR Firm Secrets

Optics", an Australian comedy series premiering on ABC, follows two women unexpectedly promoted to co-CEOs of a PR firm after their boss's death, using their social media savvy and witty strategies to handle crises while uncovering firm secrets.

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40% Bias Score

Gender Equality
pt.euronews.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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French Filmmaker Bertrand Blier Dies at 85

French film director Bertrand Blier, celebrated for his provocative comedies like "Les Valseuses" and "Preparez vos mouchoirs," died peacefully at home in Paris at age 85, leaving behind a legacy marked by both critical acclaim and controversy.

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nos.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Amsterdam Comedy Club Cancels Israeli Comedian's Show Amidst Boycott Campaign

Boom Chicago canceled Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder's Amsterdam shows on January 25th after facing an online boycott campaign accusing him of glorifying the Gaza genocide and using Israeli propaganda, prompting concerns about freedom of speech and the influence of social media.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Internet's Unexpected Comedic Treasures

A writer unfamiliar with the internet explores ten comedic online finds, ranging from a historical figure's story to modern stand-up routines, showcasing the internet's capacity for diverse and unexpected content.

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nrc.nl
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Dutch Comedian David Linszen Wins Leids Cabaret Festival

David Linszen, a 33-year-old comedian and former clinical psychologist, won all awards at the 2024 Leids Cabaret Festival; his unique comedic style, characterized by sincerity and absurd humor, prioritizes genuine connection with the audience over easily relatable experiences.

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40% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Korean Professor's Unexpected Theatre Project

Hong Sang-soo's new film follows Jeonim, a Korean university professor, who takes over a student theatre project after the director is fired for affairs with students; her uncle, a disgraced actor, becomes the new director, leading to unexpected romantic complications.

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20% Bias Score

Quality Education
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Political Satire Evolves in Response to Trump's Presidency

Political satire in the US has adapted to the presidency of Donald Trump, moving beyond simple mockery to address deeper societal issues; new approaches include highlighting argument inconsistencies, employing unstable irony, and embracing diverse perspectives beyond the traditional liberal viewpoin...

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Amsterdam Comedy Club Cancels Israeli Comedian's Show Amidst Boycott

Two performances by Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder at Amsterdam's Boom Chicago were canceled on January 20th after online campaigns accused him of glorifying the Gaza genocide and using Israeli propaganda in his jokes, prompting the club to cite concerns about public safety and Amsterdam's social cl...

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52% Bias Score

theguardian.com
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Diverse TV Lineup Explores Crime, History, and Social Issues

ITV1's "Out There" dramatizes county lines drug dealing in rural Britain; Channel 4's "Mysteries of Stonehenge" explores the monument's origins; BBC One continues "Call the Midwife"; and Channel 4 airs "Celebrity Hunted.

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npr.org
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Roy Wood Jr. on Leaving The Daily Show and His Rise in Comedy

Following his departure from The Daily Show in 2023, comedian Roy Wood Jr. quickly launched a successful new career, selling multiple TV scripts, a book, and an hour-long special, culminating in a CNN comedy show and a Hulu special, "Lonely Flowers," showcasing his distinctive comedic style.

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nrc.nl
🌐 55% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Cabaret School Forges Unique Path for Aspiring Comedians

The Koningstheateracademie in Den Bosch offers the Netherlands' only dedicated Bachelor of Cabaret program, providing four years of intensive training in performance, humor analysis, and business skills, preparing students for a challenging but potentially rewarding career.

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36% Bias Score

Quality Education

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