Interviews
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InterviewsTwo for Joy: Spencer Jones on his debut tour
We meet Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated prop comic Spencer Jones, who's driving all the way from Torquay for his first Glasgow show Read more »| 08 Oct 2024 -
InterviewsThe Skinny on... MC Hammersmith
The world's leading rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle class London, MC Hammersmith (aka Will Naameh) follows his sell-out Fringe run with a look back on the acoustic foam panelling that made him Read more »| 12 Sep 2024 -
InterviewsElysian Dreams: Elysian Theatre and the Fringe
We chat to folk at The Elysian Theatre, LA – the venue behind some of our favourite recent Fringe hits Read more »| 29 Jul 2024 -
FestivalsSarah Keyworth on People-Pleasing and Compassion
Scampish Sarah Keyworth brings their fourth solo hour to the Edinburgh Fringe and it’s set to be this summer’s scorcher, packed with cheeriness and compassion Read more »| 25 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsFringe Anxiety and Joy with Kemah Bob
We chat anxiety, tiny crowds and supporting marginalised artists with hotly-anticipated Fringe debutante Kemah Bob Read more »| 23 Jul 2024 -
InterviewsEdinburgh Fringe Finances (Comedy's Version)
We take a deep dive into the realities of Fringe budgets with a trio of comedians coming to Edinburgh this summer – Sam Lake, Kathleen Hughes and Dean T. Beirne Read more »| 09 Jul 2024
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InterviewsBusiness Time: Fringe Dog meets Brian Butterfield
Time to start calling Fringe Dog 'Dog-can Boneantyne' in this very serious business interview with Brian Butterfield (aka Peter Serafinowicz) Read more »| 17 Jun 2024 -
InterviewsGiulia Galastro on the success of Open Comedy
We meet Giulia Galastro, the stand-up involved in two of Scotland’s most inclusive comedy nights – Open Comedy and The Other Show Read more »| 07 May 2024 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Liam Withnail
Ahead of taking his acclaimed Fringe show Chronic Boom on tour across the UK, Liam Withnail takes on our Q&A. We discover his favourite pizza joint in Edinburgh, his Letterboxd top four, and his admiration for Hayao Miyazaki Read more »| 14 Mar 2024 -
InterviewsWIPped into Shape: Eleanor Morton and Jin Hao Li interview
We chat to Eleanor Morton and Jin Hao Li ahead of their Work in Progress shows at Glasgow Comedy Festival Read more »| 11 Mar 2024 -
InterviewsJessica Fostekew on her new show, Mettle
All-round comedy powerhouse Jessica Fostekew chats chaos, rage and feeling fizzy ahead of bringing her new show to Scotland Read more »| 26 Feb 2024 -
InterviewsPaddy Young and Dan Tiernan on Success in Comedy
Both nominated for Best Newcomer by The Edinburgh Comedy Awards, northern lads Paddy Young and Dan Tiernan are taking their hit debut hours on tour Read more »| 05 Feb 2024 -
InterviewsUrooj Ashfaq on her Fringe win and debut UK tour
Mumbai-based stand-up Urooj Ashfaq on her 2023 Fringe win, festivals versus tours, Edinburgh versus Glasgow, and what the near-future brings Read more »| 15 Jan 2024 -
InterviewsLearning to Fail with Glasgow Improv Theatre
Glasgow Improv Theatre founders Martin James and Hannah Cruickshank discuss improv, the power of failure, and the impact of experimentation Read more »| 17 Nov 2023 -
InterviewsLeith Laughs: Rosalind Romer on Leith Comedy Festival
In anticipation of its first full run, we sit down with Leith Comedy Festival's director Rosalind Romer to chat about community, accessibility, and comedy Read more »| 27 Sep 2023