Interviews
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ComedyJack Evans: Comedy Spotlight
The man at the helm of one of Manchester's finest/weirdest comedy nights considers a possible previous existence as a leech collector. Yum Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
Interviews
Thinking Outside the Box: Brendon Burns on his new tour
Touring the nation with a brand new comedy show, but actively avoiding comedy clubs? Incendiary Aussie Brendon Burns tells us why he's gigging everywhere but the places you might expect him Read more »| 23 Jan 2015 -
InterviewsRapper Laughs: An Introduction to Crapbattles
Naturally neurotic and filled with self-loathing, standup comedians might not be the most likely of rap battlers – but the link between comedy and hip-hop is stronger than you might think, as Liverpool's upcoming Crapbattles demonstrate Read more »| 09 Jan 2015 -
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Noel Fielding on his stand-up return
It's ten years since Noel Fielding's androgynous elf Vince Noir first baffled our screens in cult TV hitThe Mighty Boosh. He speaks to us about getting back to stand-up, and why he's quite happy to be the eccentric old guy kids point at in the street Read more »| 05 Nov 2014 -
InterviewsChris Morris retrospective set for BBC Radio 4 Extra
The BBC are to broadcast a three-hour tribute programme devoted to the radio work of satirist and director Chris Morris. 'Raw Meat Radio' will look back at ... Read more »| 13 Oct 2014 -
InterviewsDon't Talk to Me About... The Bob Blackman Appreciation Society
To be found infrequently in the back rooms of pubs, The Bob Blackman Appreciation Society’s boundary-pushing variety act pays homage to a time gone by - but updates it with an indefinable weirdness Read more »| 02 Oct 2014
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Interviews
Pleasance at 30: Looking Ahead
Pleasance director Anthony Alderson offers a look at some of the many highlights from this year's programme Read more »| 12 Aug 2014 -
Interviews
Tim Key: Single White Slut
The slut in the hut, Tim Key, chats to The Skinny about fitting in, magnum opuses and returning to Edinburgh Read more »| 12 Aug 2014 -
Festivals
Abigoliah Schamaun: Love & Sex
Unapologetic comedy loudmouth and lightbulb munching bendy-person, Abigoliah Schamaun returns to the 2014 Fringe with her new solo show, It’s Pronounced Abigoliah Shamaun Read more »| 31 Jul 2014 -
Festivals
Comedy Class: Mae Martin's Workshop
Rising Canadian comic Mae Martin talks Fringe shows and comedic growth Read more »| 31 Jul 2014 -
InterviewsJuliette Burton: "It's all about perception"
Returning to the Fringe with Look At Me, a new one-hour show featuring prosthetics, hijab and nudity, Juliette Burton explains why it's crucial for comedy to start discussions Read more »| 30 Jul 2014 -
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High Achiever: Rhys Darby is Mr Adventure
In October, Rhys Darby will be performing for climbers at Base Camp on Everest. We spoke to arguably the fittest man in comedy about explorers, difficult summits, and his new show, Mr Adventure Read more »| 15 Jul 2014 -
Interviews
The Little Theatre That Could
Placed just 17 miles from Manchester and 30 from Liverpool, Chorley Little Theatre – under the direction of Ian Robinson – is giving the big boys a run for their money. Catch a number of Edinburgh previews in the Lancashire picturehouse this month Read more »| 04 Jul 2014 -
Festivals
Jupitus Ascending: Phill Jupitus Interviewed… In Rhyme
This month, Phill Jupitus brings two shows to the Greater Manchester Fringe, one of which features him as his alter ego Porky the Poet. Naturally, we interviewed him – and he answers – in rhyme and haiku Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
Interviews
Jason Mewes discusses the origins of Jay and Silent Bob
As Jay and Silent Bob (Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith) embark on a tour of the UK, we catch up with the former to discuss chat-up lines, his long-lasting friendship with Smith, and people crapping their pants Read more »| 09 Jun 2014