Interviews
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InterviewsTwitter – a blessing or a curse?
Big news in the comedy community has recently focussed on 'Cheggersgate', where Keith Chegwin has been stealing jokes from other comedians. Local act and prolific tweeter Teddy tells us about his own experiences Read more »| 03 Sep 2010 -
FestivalsInterview: Arj Barker
Arj Barker talks to Keir McAllister about Edinburgh, Chicago and Scandinivia Read more »| 10 Aug 2010 -
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Interview: The Bishop Brothers
Ever wondered what comedians would like to be asked? Well, we figured that the best person to answer that would be a comedian. So this year's Fringe coverage sees comics interviewing comics, giving you a double dose of joy into the bargain. In the first, Des Bishop questions his wee brother Aidan Read more »| 10 Aug 2010 -
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Adam Vincent and The Brothers Streep
South African The Brothers Streep (aka Dylan and Simon) talk to Aussie Adam Vincent Read more »| 10 Aug 2010 -
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Interview: Sarah Millican
Sarah Millican tells to Siân Bevan about the fickle finger of fame Read more »| 28 Jul 2010 -
InterviewsTen Years of the Glasgow Stand
The Stand in Glasgow is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Co-founder Tommy Sheppard talks fair play and comedic integrity. Read more »| 03 Apr 2010
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Richard Herring: Return of the 'tache
The Magners Glasgow Comedy Festival is back in town with a whopping 356 shows on offer; a mix of stand-up, film and theatre. One of the acts whizzing through is Richard Herring, with his 5-Skinny rated Hitler Moustache. We chat to him about what he believes qualifies as good comedy Read more »| 04 Mar 2010 -
InterviewsOne to Watch in 2010: Mark Nelson
Scottish comedians recommend Glasgow's Mark Nelson as the number one to keep an eye out for this year. Read more »| 01 Jan 2010 -
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I like my comedy...veteran Fringe: Jason Byrne
Edward Whelan disturbs Jason Byrne from watching sheep to talk about his 13th Fringe show Hi Jason! I don’t know if you can hear, there are a lot of ... Read more »| 03 Aug 2009 -
InterviewsI like my comedy...to make me feel good: Stephen K Amos
Stephen K Amos can be found all over the place at this year’s Fringe. He talks to Edward Whelan about his solo show The Feelgood Factor, eighteenth ce... Read more »| 27 Jul 2009 -
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Comics welcome ban on stags and hens at The Stand
The Stand turns away rowdy stag and hen nights and the comedians are definitely in favour. Read more »| 21 Apr 2009 -
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Scottish comedian feels the wrath of students
The Rev takes a step too far... Read more »| 08 Mar 2009 -
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Comic Stylings
Comic fashion is varied and personal. For some it’s a lucky t–shirt. For others it’s a conscious attempt to present a certain image. A comedian’s set is as intrinsically about their personality as it is about their material, of which clothes can be a very powerful reflection. Does a rumpled suit or bare feet on stage represent the person behind the jokes? Or is it all a costume? Read more »| 02 Mar 2009 -
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Limmy: Comedy 2.0
Cult internet comedian Limmy swaps screens this month for his first TV show. Euan Ferguson talks to him to find out if the future of online comedy is actually on the telly. Read more »| 16 Dec 2008 -
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How was it for you? Scottish Comedians discuss key events of 2008
Scott Agnew on winning HaHa Comedy’s Scottish Comedian of the Year Until September I'd only ever won one thing in my life - a Blue Peter annual from t... Read more »| 03 Dec 2008