Interviews
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InterviewsDaniel Kitson: Comedian of Comedy
Why you should go see a standup you might not have heard of perform a show he hasn't written yet Read more »| 05 Sep 2013 -
FestivalsEllis and Rose: The 'Punch' and Judy show
Ellis and Rose look back on causing controversy at the Fringe Read more »| 03 Sep 2013 -
Festivals
Fred MacAulay: 25 Years on the Fringe
Scottish comedian Fred MacAulay is a household name through his work on TV and radio. He's also achieved the rare feat of appearing at the Fringe for 25 years on the trot – he takes a look back at his stand-up career Read more »| 14 Aug 2013 -
FestivalsChris Dangerfield: “Make it funny, and you can say anything”
The most controversial comedian at the Fringe prepares for another year battling The Guardian and the Feminist Avengers Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Festivals
Bo Burnham: "I'm an authority on confusion"
YouTube's first comedy megastar stormed the 2010 Fringe, so what can we expect this time? Read more »| 02 Aug 2013 -
Festivals
First Person: Due North
A trio of Fringe-bound stand-ups share their thoughts ahead of the world's biggest comedy festival Read more »| 31 Jul 2013
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Interviews
Judah Friedlander: Greatest Karate Person in the World, Ever
When we were offered karate-themed interview time with 30 Rock star Judah Friedlander there was clearly only one man up to the task – Hasselhoff interrogator Fred Fletch Read more »| 05 Jun 2013 -
Interviews
Adam Buxton: Plug In, Bug Out
As he prepares to bring his Best of BUG and BUG Radiohead shows to Manchester, broadcaster, comedian and writer Adam Buxton traces the development of his fascination with pop culture into a touring phenomenon Read more »| 01 May 2013 -
Interviews
Angry Beards: "It’s a Neapolitan kind of thing"
Three of Glasgow's most promising newcomers will be performing together at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, although they're not very angry and only two of them have beards Read more »| 11 Mar 2013 -
Interviews
Sanderson Jones: "We will celebrate the hell out of life"
One of the most innovative comedians in the world right now, Sanderson Jones wants to sell you a ticket to his show. Yes, you personally Read more »| 11 Mar 2013 -
Interviews
Luisa Omielan: Hip Hop, Glamour and Women
Fresh, fun and 100% not lip-synced, What Would Beyonce Do? is Luisa Omielan's explosive debut Read more »| 08 Mar 2013 -
FestivalsSean Lock: "I see myself less of a standup, more of a comedian"
With his new tour about to launch at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Sean Lock talks about the good old days of comedy and how hard it is to escape QI Read more »| 08 Mar 2013 -
Interviews
Bruce Morton: The state of the nation's comedy
Comedian and advocate for Southside independence Bruce Morton looks at the state of comedy in Scotland in 2013 Read more »| 17 Feb 2013 -
Interviews
Sian Bevan: "A story is about the journey"
Sian Bevan talks about the rise of comedy storytelling nights, and learning about standup the hard way Read more »| 08 Jan 2013 -
Interviews
Rob Rouse: Opinionated with Facts
Rob Rouse marks the birth of his second child with a show that's "utterly unsuitable for children," coming to The Stand in Edinburgh and Glasgow Read more »| 22 Nov 2012