INPUT / … / … / Wrap it in! Comedy/dramedy! How can humour tackle serious issues?

Like all fiction, there is no doubt that a good story is the base for a successful series.But what if the message you have to bring is difficult to swallow?What if the subject is too painful and the premise so harsh that you even fear not to reachor lose your audience?What if the subject causes too many painful emotions and you feel you will end up with anon-starter too-heavy drama series?Is humour out of place here? How can humour help you get the message across?After all, there is always the risk of insulting somebody!Changing social awareness and sensitivities provide new challenges when trying to develop a light touch.Which premises do you work on? How do you avoid treading on someone’s toes?Who is allowed to tell which story? Or should we even fear that our society has changed so much thatthe way we bring the message with a light touch is misplaced?Is humour the solution to all this?A secret tool to introduce social and political criticism unnoticed.Let’s wrap it in humour!Let’s have a laugh!