Interviews
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InterviewsJaney Godley, Brett Goldstein and The Pin on comedy in lockdown
With stand-up on pause, Twitter videos are full of comedy club energy – and have been seen by everyone from politicians to film producers Read more »| 11 Nov 2020 -
InterviewsMark Nelson on the future of live comedy
We speak to Mark Nelson, passionate Scottish comedy advocate and regular compere at The Stand, about the future of Scottish comedy and the struggle to get the artform its rightful recognition Read more »| 28 Sep 2020 -
InterviewsTackling Harassment in Scottish Stand-Up Comedy
We speak to comedians Ruth Hunter, Kimi Loughton and Ashley Manning about sexual misconduct on the Scottish comedy scene, and the need for progress Read more »| 07 Sep 2020 -
InterviewsTarot on rehearsals and palm-reading with COVID-19
Ben Rowse, one-fifth of sketch super group Tarot, drops us a line about the group's comedy process – and Yu-Gi-Oh! Read more »| 01 Apr 2020 -
InterviewsTim Renkow and Rosie Jones on accessibility in comedy
Ahead of Glasgow Comedy Festival, we speak with comics Tim Renkow and Rosie Jones about accessibility in the comedy industry Read more »| 05 Mar 2020 -
InterviewsOpen the Floodgates: John-Luke Roberts, absurdist prince
The man with the bafflingly-long show titles and equally inventive comedy, John-Luke Roberts is back with a new twist on his particular brand of absurdism Read more »| 10 Feb 2020
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InterviewsMaisie Adam interview: Hang Fire and HIGNFY
Maisie Adam had a fantastic 2019 – making appearances on Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You as well as returning to the Fringe for her sophomore hour. This year the SYTYF 2017 winner is stepping back on Scottish soil, touring her second show Read more »| 14 Jan 2020 -
InterviewsHappy Days: Suzi Ruffell interview
Suzi Ruffell is happy, and she doesn’t care that everyone’s watching Read more »| 04 Nov 2019 -
InterviewsMo Gilligan on social media, his Netflix special and The Lateish Show
With his Netflix special Momentum coming to 140 countries near you, The Lateish Show’s Mo Gilligan chats characters, GIFs and diversity Read more »| 26 Sep 2019 -
BooksSofie Hagen on her new book Happy Fat
Sofie Hagen brings her new book Happy Fat to the Edinburgh Book Festival – we talk audience responses, changing perceptions, and being Danish in Brexit Britain Read more »| 29 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsJosie Long on her return to the Edinburgh Fringe
As Fringe darling Josie Long returns to the festival with her first full run in five years, we chat to her about being hopeful and how motherhood has unearthed boundless love Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsSophie Duker on wokeness and her creative babies
Sophie Duker is already making waves in the comedy world with appearances on Mock the Week and Frankie Boyle's New World Order, as well as running an infamous People of Colour comedy night. This August she embarks on her debut hour Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
InterviewsClimate chaos: Edinburgh Fringe's most urgent challenge
We speak to Matt Winning, Jon Long and Isla Cowan about the pressing challenge that is our climate emergency Read more »| 18 Jul 2019 -
FestivalsFive local comics' guide to the Edinburgh Fringe
Local(ish) acts ask each other local(ish) questions about their Fringe experiences, definitely not ripped off from a well-known radio programme which rhymes with 'main attraction' Read more »| 17 Jul 2019 -
InterviewsSusan Riddell on her Fringe debut
We catch up with Funny Women runner-up Susan Riddell in the lead up to her first full Edinburgh Fringe run Read more »| 04 Jul 2019