Laughing at Power: Humor Holds Legacy to Account

Laughing at Power: Humor Holds Legacy to Account

2 months ago

Upstartcrowthecomedy - Laughing at Power may sound irreverent, but in reality, it’s one of the most ancient and effective tools for holding figures of authority and legacy to account. From…

Laughing with Shakespeare: When Satire Meets Social

2 months ago

Upstartcrowthecomedy - Laughing with Shakespeare isn’t just a clever comedic device it’s a way of engaging with history through a critical lens. The BBC series Upstart Crow does more than…

Sexist or Satirical? Rethinking Shakespeare in Upstart Crow

2 months ago

Upstartcrowthecomedy - Sexist or Satirical? That’s the central question when watching Upstart Crow, the BBC comedy series that parodies the life and times of William Shakespeare. Through sharp dialogue and…

Behind the Curtain: Secrets, Suspects, and Stolen Scenes

2 months ago

Upstartcrowthecomedy - Behind the Curtain, the world of Elizabethan theatre is far from the polished perfection it shows the audience. A storm brews as whispers of a missing play, betrayed…

Behind the Drama: A Playwright in Peril

3 months ago

Upstartcrowthecomedy - Behind the Drama of every great theatrical performance lies a world of tension, creativity, and at times, utter chaos. But for one playwright named Will, the chaos has…

Drama Behind the Drama: Will’s Play Disappears

3 months ago

Upstartcrowthecomedy - Drama Behind the Drama unfolds as William Shakespeare, the beloved bard of Upstart Crow, faces an unexpected calamity his newest play has gone missing. Just as the ink…

Terminal Madness: David Mitchell’s War on Air Travel

3 months ago

Upstartcrowthecomedy - Terminal Madness, as described by comedian and writer David Mitchell, begins the moment you step into an airport. In his scathing yet relatable critique of modern transportation, Mitchell…

From Freedom to Frustration: The Comedy of the Open Road

3 months ago

Upstartcrowthecomedy - From Freedom to Frustration that’s how David Mitchell brilliantly frames our modern driving experience. Once a symbol of independence and exploration, the open road has become a battleground…

David Mitchell vs. Modern Transport: A Rant for the Ages

3 months ago

Upstartcrowthecomedy - David Mitchell vs. Modern transport opens with a now-iconic rant about something most of us dread commuting. With his trademark exasperation, the British comedian tears into the daily…