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The Arts Council has formally updated their guidelines to officially classify comedy as a valid art form. This recognition validates the years of craft put into our stages and opens the door for much needed support. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who helped establish this new foundation for the …

December 24, 2009

I think comedy IS art.

I think comedy IS art.

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 11 months ago
The English Arts Council don't fund comedy, and more shockingly don't recognise it as an art form. We are trying to change this - if you agree that comedy should be recognised as art, giving comedy projects a fair starting ground to apply for funding, please sign this. If you want to know more about the project please see our facebook group - http://www.facebook.com/group.phpgid=163627703245&ref=ts Thanks! Lisa x

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November 4, 2009

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Mark Schwartz
16 years ago Featured

Comedy takes just as much skill as painting or theatre. About time they caught up.

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Paul Wade
16 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous. funding should be for anyone making meaningful work and standup is definitely that.

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Dave Stone
16 years ago Featured

Writing a good bit is way harder than half the trash they fund anyway

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Emma Lane
16 years ago Featured

it makes people happy. that is art in my book.

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Claire Ryan
16 years ago Featured

really hope this changes things for the better because the comedy scene needs help

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Sarah Reddy
16 years ago Featured

TOTAL JOKE that they don't see it as art. Comedy is literally the hardest thing to do!!!!!