Please Be a Political Comedian by Sid Singh - August 2026 August 24th, 2026

Jerry Seinfeld, the maestro of observational comedy who simultaneously never observed how young his girlfriends were, once said that his least favourite part of George Carlin’s act was the political material. Which is a lot like saying your least favourite part of Lionel Messi’s work is the football playing, but I digress. The reason that […]

Edinburgh Comedy Reviews - August 2026 August 20th, 2026

A stack of independent reviews from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Reuben Kaye: Hard to Swallow ★★★★★ It’s easy to imagine Reuben Kaye (pictured) becoming a global household name. He has the talent and charisma to be a mainstream star. But it’s hard to see Kaye compromising on his material. Political cabaret has a long […]

Tony Challis - August 2026 August 4th, 2026

Day One I arrived in Edinburgh a couple of hours ago. I’m lounging around a quiet City Café, next door to the Monkey Barrel comedy club, alone with a pint. The Fringe will soon be underway and they’ll be much to see. A moment of anticipation. Tomorrow I’ll be attending press launches for the Just […]

Back in August 2026 - March 2026 March 21st, 2026

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be back on the 7th August, 2026. Tickets are already on sale. Go to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe website.

The Music of Frisky and Mannish - November 2024 November 18th, 2024

Laura Corcoran and Matthew Floyd Jones are the multi award winning musical comedy double act, Frisky and Mannish. In this classic interview, Laura chats about their origins and discusses three of our favourite F&M tracks. Featuring songs, LGBTQIA, Do You Want to Build a Landlord? and We Are the Stars. Frisky and Mannish’s Profile HERE

Mitch Benn and Boothby Graffoe - November 2024 November 12th, 2024

Classic interviews featuring musical comedians Mitch Benn and Boothby Graffoe –  To celebrate the release of (Mitch Benn is) All Over the Place: The English Album, we listen again to Mitch Benn chatting about Donald Trump, musical satire, Blade Runner, the Tarra Trilogy and much more. Originally recorded during Trump’s first reign, Benn’s words are […]

King Shan’s Origin Story - October 2024 October 29th, 2024

At the time of recording, King Shan was just ten gigs in to his stand up career. What made the award winning filmmaker take up stand up comedy?  PODCASTTRANSCRIPTKEYWORDS origin stories, stand-up journey, Bollywood films, stage fright, marketing degree, drama society, film producing, short films, COVID impact, personal struggles, comedy course, open mics, novice comedian, […]

Dave Chawner’s Origin Story - October 2024 October 23rd, 2024

Dave Chawner is a number one best selling author, award-winning stand up comedian, presenter and mental health campaigner. He’s also one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. PODCASTTRANSCRIPTKEYWORDS Dave Chawner origin, comedy, Edinburgh Fringe, open mic, mental health, philosophy, eating disorders, NHS, Comedy for Coping, Good Morning Britain, unconventional topics, challenging beliefs, personal stories, […]

Sam See Interview - October 2024 October 1st, 2024

Sam See is a stand up comedian from Singapore, currently based in London, England. This is his origin story.   Okay, so this is the fun thing. You’re gonna get the actual origin story. Because in a lot of articles and a lot of interviews, I tell the 2012 story, which is that I was […]

Becky Fury Interview and Review - September 2024 September 24th, 2024

Becky Fury: Great British C*nts ★★★★ Becky Fury discusses her discomfort with fashionable identities and she chooses to explore an unfashionable one – being British. She critiques the left-wing middle class’s distain of patriotism and the insularity of British politics. Describing her relationship with Britain as a “pansexual, non-monogamous situationship,” Becky emphasizes the importance of […]