Stand-up as a western art form has its roots in the traditions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, from vaudeville, burlesque and English music hall.The first documented use of stand-up as a term was in The Stage in 1911 describing a Miss Nellie Perrier delivering “‘stand up’ comic ditties in a chic and charming manner”, describing a performance of comedy songs rather than stand-up comedy in true terms,
