Edinburgh Fringe Comedy
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Paul F Taylor
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, June 18th, 2014Tired of being a penniless comedian Paul F Taylor has taken drastic action to turn himself into a humourless money motivated workhorse. However, as Martin Walker discovers, underneath the facade a monster lies in wait… “Part of me wants to say my Edinburgh show is a story about how we grapple with our choice of […]
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Pierre Novellie
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, June 18th, 2014Hailing from South Africa, Pierre Novellie landed on UK shores back when he was still running around the schoolyard. In his Edinburgh show, Pierre Novellie is Mighty Peter he discusses his fascination with historic British civilizations, mythical giants, Medieval Welsh Law and yoghurt. “I tried to avoid it being a highlights reel show but it’s […]
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Jonny Awsum
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, June 18th, 2014After spending eight years doing a comedy apprenticeship – working as a barman in London’s Chuckle Club – Jonny Awsum made the transition from being a scared newbie to a headliner in a matter of months. Martin Walker finds Jonny preparing to make his Edinburgh debut. “I always say that I’ve been training for Edinburgh […]
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Caimh McDonnell
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 17th, 2014In his decade on the British stand-up circuit, Caimh McDonnell has firmly established himself as the white-haired Irishman whose name nobody can pronounce. When not performing stand-up, Caimh writes for TV and creates BAFTA nominated children’s shows. Martin Walker asks about his latest foray in to the Edinburgh Fringe. “My show is called Southbound and […]
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Catriona Knox
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 17th, 2014Catriona Knox is one third of the popular all-female sketch group The Boom Jennies who have performed no less than six times at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to critical acclaim. Her broadcast credits include BBC1’s Not Going Out, BBC Bitesize Shakespeare, and countless Radio 4 shows. Martin askes about her solo Edinburgh offering. “I’m going […]
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Simon Evans
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 17th, 2014Following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and a successful UK tour, Simon Evans – from Channel 4’s Stand Up For the Week – turns his back on the Edinburgh Fringe to fix an August run at London’s Soho Theatre. Martin Walker asks about Simon Evans: Leashed. “It’s a live action gimp fest. Or possibly […]
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Tony Law
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 17th, 2014It’s not hyperbole to describe Tony Law as a living comedy legend. His act is unique, intelligent and absolutely hilarious. You can get hold of many of his previous shows on DVD via comedy enthusiasts Go Faster Stripe – or even better catch his live show in Edinburgh. Martin Waller asks, ‘where and what, is […]
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John Pendal and Jack Samuel Warner
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 17th, 2014Edinburgh Fringe show, Men and Myths features stand up comedians Jack Samuel Warner and John Pendal. John lives a vivid life that generates astounding stories. Jack lives vicariously through John. Martin Walker talks to them both about the show. John Pendal: It’s approximately 55.453 minutes of Jack’s factual nonsense and my shocking true life tales. […]
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Charlie O’Connor
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 17th, 2014Dandyisms sees Charlie O’Connor perform his highly physical style of comedy – accompanied by live music, storytelling and plain silliness – to audiences at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Meanwhile, Martin Walker is suffering from hair envy, but being British, he doesn’t mention it. “For my debut Fringe I didn’t want an hour of just straight […]
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Ian Smith
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 17th, 2014Martin Walker catches up with the lovely stand-up and actor Ian Smith. They discuss Ian’s new Edinburgh Fringe show, Flappable, which is about uncertainty… or is it? Well yes, it is. “It’s a collection of stories and silliness from my life that somehow all link together. There’ll be bits about Harold Bishop, tarpaulin and massages. […]
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Chris Martin
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 17th, 2014This year comedian Chris Martin’s world changed dramatically. He apparently matured after performing to over one hundred thousand people and so he decided to up sticks and move home – into his parents shed. Martin briefly meets Chris to ask about his new show, Responsibilities. “This year I moved into a house with my girlfriend. […]
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David Morgan
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 17th, 2014An avid television enthusiast, David Morgan’s love of the small screen led to him writing for HeatWorld and creating a popular rundown of the Eurovision Song Contest that was part of the BBC’s Online Coverage. Martin Walker asks about his latest Fringe offering. “Hello, it’s about the fact that although they’re part of our everyday […]
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Anna Morris
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 17th, 2014After a year away, character comic Anna Morris returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with Would Like to Thank. The show is filled with confessions, dark twists, competition, tension, jeopardy, songs and fearless interaction at an awards ceremony that is falling part. Martin Walker finds out more. “It’s a Woman of the Year Awards, which goes […]
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Carly Smallman
First published in Broadway Baby - Saturday, June 14th, 2014Carly Smallman has sung her funny songs at some fabulous venues. From comedy clubs, to arts centres, to the Hammersmith Apollo to her living room… Martin Walker asks about her ITV2 show and latest offering for the Edinburgh Fringe. “This year I will be performing my show Made in Penge. After my debut last year […]
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Luke McQueen
First published in Broadway Baby - Friday, June 13th, 2014Luke McQueen is a successful stand-up comedian. But don’t let him tell you that. Distracted by his self-deprecating charm, Martin Walker fails to get Luke to talk about his Edinburgh show. “I’m not really wanting to talk about Edinburgh this year. Next year I’m going to steal someone’s show. And I’m not going to tell […]
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James Bone
First published in Broadway Baby - Thursday, June 12th, 2014For a good old comedy knees-up, brother and sister duo Becky and James Bone, have Got It Covered. Martin Walker talks to James about how they got started in performing and promoting comedy. “Well as any acts who also moonlight as promoters may agree, we just wanted to get something going that allowed us to […]
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Susie McCabe
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, June 11th, 2014According to her Facebook page, Susie McCabe has spent many years smoking fags, playing Xbox and having enthusiastic banter with people from all walks of life. Of-course she is a stand-up comedian, what else could she be? Martin Walker asks about her Edinburgh Fringe show, Tourist Misinformation. “It’s basically an hour of nonsense where I […]
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Mitch Benn
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 10th, 2014To fans of Radio 4 comedy, Mitch Benn is the resident musical satirist of The Now Show every Friday. To SF followers he’s the Doctor Who fanatic who wrote the critically acclaimed novel, Terra. To music lovers he’s the 37th Beatle. A busy guy. Martin Walker conducts a brief interview – and starts by asking […]
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Christopher Biggins
First published in Broadway Baby - Monday, June 9th, 2014Martin Walker grew up watching Christopher Biggins on the popular 80’s kids TV series, Rentaghost. The comic actor also appeared in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and had recurring parts in some of the best known classic sitcoms, Porridge, Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? and Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em . What’s the secret […]
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Joe Heenan
First published in Broadway Baby - Saturday, June 7th, 2014Jo Heenan is an up-and-coming comic, who regularly MCs across the UK. Martin Walker briefly caught up with the Scotsman after he had lit up the room one night at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh. How did you get started in Stand-Up? “I went along with a pal who was going to be doing […]
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Rahul Kohli
First published in Broadway Baby - Friday, June 6th, 2014Rahul Kohli has been performing comedy for almost two years. He says that it was something he’d wanted to do ever since he was fifteen when he saw Kevin Bridges live at The Comedy Store. Martin Walker asks how he got started. “At university, a few friends told me I had the right personality and […]
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Aidan Goatley
First published in Broadway Baby - Thursday, June 5th, 2014Aidan Goatley is a stand-up comedian with a difference, in that his Edinburgh shows feature films. This year he’s bringing back the 2013 hit, 10 Films with My Dad alongside a new show, 11 Films to Happiness. Martin Walker asks the questions. Tell us about your show 11 Films to Happiness. “Films have always held […]
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Lynn Ruth Miller
First published in Broadway Baby - Wednesday, June 4th, 2014Lynn Ruth Miller is 80 years old. A decade ago she discharged herself from hospital after being given two weeks to live, and started a career in stand-up comedy. Martin Walker talks to our favourite granny gone wild. Tell us about your show Not Dead Yet. “Well, I guide us through eight decades of triumphs […]
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Lucy Frederick
First published in Broadway Baby - Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014Lucy Frederick is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and model from the South of England. In 2007, Lucy ended up appearing on Channel 4′s How to Look Good Naked which eventually led to a career in stand-up. Martin Walker asks about her Edinburgh Fringe show, Lucy Frederick and The Claw of Anxiety. “It’s all about […]
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Arthur Smith
First published in Broadway Baby - Monday, June 2nd, 2014Arthur Smith is one of those comedian’s comedians. He is the voice of comedy on BBC Radio 4 Extra and his book, My Name is Daphne Fairfax is considered, by many, a classic. How are you Arthur? “I’m extremely handsome.” And you’re currently touring your show Arthur Smith at Your Service. “Yeah, it’s a potpourri […]
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