Interviews
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InterviewsStanding Up for Leith Theatre
We talk comedy and community with Ellen Asquith in the run up to her second annual funny fundraiser for Leith Theatre Read more »| 29 May 2019 -
InterviewsBill Bailey returns with new show Larks in Transit
Best known for his often otherworldly humour, being a wildlife-obsessed ex-team captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and as hapless shop assistant Manny in Black Books, Bill Bailey is back on stage for his latest UK-wide tour Larks in Transit Read more »| 14 May 2019 -
InterviewsKieran Hodgson's 75 tackles Britain's history with Europe
We speak to Kieran Hodgson as he brings ’75 – his 2018 Fringe show about Britain's initial forays into Europe – back to Scotland Read more »| 01 Apr 2019 -
InterviewsWoman in Progress: Desiree Burch interview
Desiree Burch returns to Scotland with a work-in-progress show at Glasgow Comedy Festival about humble beginnings Read more »| 14 Mar 2019 -
InterviewsWelcome to the Stage... The Glee Club, Glasgow
The Scottish comedy circuit's in the midst of an explosion, and adding another spark to the scene is the opening of the Glee Club in Glasgow this month. We speak to the club’s founder, Mark Tughan Read more »| 30 Jan 2019 -
InterviewsLiam Withnail on Club Comedy and getting political
A staple MC on the Scottish comedy scene, Liam Withnail talks about the challenges involved in getting political in his latest full-length show Homeboy Read more »| 11 Jan 2019
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InterviewsJen Brister on her new show Meaningless
As Jen Brister brings her exceptional Fringe show back to Scotland on tour, we discuss how to be angry and articulate Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
Interviews
Robin Ince on his new book and return to stand-up
Discussing his new book, I'm a Joke and So Are You: A Comedian’s Take on What Makes Us Human, Robin Ince finds the human condition as universal as it is unique Read more »| 29 Oct 2018 -
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Dane Baptiste on G.O.D.
As his G.O.D. tour arrives in Edinburgh and Glasgow, we catch up with Dane Baptiste about turning corporate ambition into comedy, his podcast and some not-so-fun facts Read more »| 08 Oct 2018 -
InterviewsRachel Parris on Imps, Austen and Eggheads
An established live act and a breakthrough star on TV, we catch up with Rachel Parris as her tour arrives in Edinburgh and Glasgow Read more »| 14 Sep 2018 -
FestivalsNon-toxic Masculinity in Stand-up
Ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe, comedians Stephen Bailey, David Correos, Mawaan Rizwan and Joe Sutherland talk about subverting traditional masculinity in stand-up Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
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From the Kremlin to Comedy: Olga Koch interview
Olga Koch talks moving from the Kremlin to comedy in her debut Edinburgh Fringe hour, Fight Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
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John Hegley on Luton Town (and the Fringe)
John Hegley celebrates his 30th Fringe with a show for kids and a show for everyone – but he's also a Luton Town fan... Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
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Arnold Brown on the Fringe and his new podcast
The first stand-up to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Arnold Brown shares some comedy memories and talks about his new podcast Are You Feeling Funny? Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
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Jordan Brookes, Rachel Fairburn and Catherine Bohart on OCD in comedy
Catherine Bohart, Rachel Fairburn and Jordan Brookes talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Read more »| 30 Jul 2018