Alternative Comedy, stand-up

Alfie Brown: Popular Comedian

2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd AUG 13:30 CANCELLED
I was on Live at the Apollo, I got loads of stars in The Guardian. Presently, I have absolutely no idea what stand-up comedy is for. I'm writing some jokes, but I'm struggling to work out why. Honestly, I'm trying to make them as funny as possible, but what value do they have?