Sad clown paradox: why tears often lie behind the laughs

‘No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.’ That was the view of Aristotle. It’s a powerful idea that has travelled down the ages. Tales of creative artists who have experienced

From friendships to schoolwork, autism has impacted almost every aspect of my life. But it has its unique advantages… says Annabel Fenwick Elliott

Going through tough times? Getting help can have meaningful impact on your mental wellbeing, says Ali Horsfall

Comedy historian Robert Ross pays tribute to some of the finest and funniest, but often overlooked, names in showbiz

Sam Parker thought anger was for others, but by keeping the peace, he’d sacrificed his own. He tells Sarah Maber how he reclaimed his rage

Fascinated to know whether she could stand on a stage and make strangers snigger like she does her friends and family, Gaby Huddart enrolled on a stand-up comedy course