Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When is your DVD out?

My DVD is out on November 21st 2011 and is available to order here

Q. Are you coming to my home town on tour?

My tour dates are listed here. New dates are being added all the time so get on my mailing list (via the homepage) to be kept up to date. At some venues, I'm doing 2 or more dates so check the list thoroughly. If in doubt, ring the venue.

Q. When are you next on the telly?

I'll be popping info up about telly appearances in the weekly blog on the homepage so keep popping back for that.

Q. How did you get started in comedy?

A. In September 2004, I got divorced. I had written short films and short plays before but never performed and my divorce left me feeling occasionally devastated and occasionally liberated. On one of those liberating days, I signed up to do a performance workshop. I performed a 2 minute monologue and 6 months later decided I wanted to do stand up.

Q. How do I become a comedian?

A. You need to write and perform as much as you can. Source local comedy nights via forums here and here.

Workshops and courses can be useful but there's no better apprenticeship that immersing yourself in comedy - go to gigs, watch other comics, write jokes that make you laugh, record your early gigs so you can play them back and learn from your mistakes, take a notepad or voice recorder everywhere so you don't forget ideas. There is some brilliant advice for new comics here

Q. Where are you from?

A. South Shields in Tyne and Wear.

Q. Are you coming to the US/Australia soon?

A. No plans at the moment but get on the mailing list to be kept up to date.

Q. If I come to see you live, can I bring you a cake?

There really is no need but thanks. Just come and have a good time.

Q. Are you on Twitter?

Yes, I am @sarahmillican75