BCG Daily Monday 10th July 2023
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Ivo Graham: 'My best heckle? Can you get money back from Eton?!'
The stand-up on his hateful first gig, battling with comedian DJs and whether he was right to pick A Fish Called Wanda as his funniest film.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 10th July 2023
Comedian 'cancelled' after race joke says 'offence is taken not given'
Andrew Lawrence went almost two years without performing on stage after making a joke about the Euro 2020 final.
Matt Jackson, The Daily Express, 10th July 2023
Liz Guterbock: Geriatric Millennial interview
I'm generally interested in pretty much any comedy show, but there are - of course - those that call out to me for a special reason. Like, when it's a set that tackles topics and themes that interest me. In this case, the topic is ageing and identity, and how people feel under pressure to remain young in order to feel relevant.
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 10th July 2023
Funny At The Fringe - interview - The Times They Are A John Hastings
"It's a classic hour of hard bits told by an absolute legend."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 10th July 2023
EdFringe Talk: Robin Ince - MELONS: A Love Letter to Stand-Up Comedy
"It was in 2004 that, while punching a melon, I realised the direction I should be going in and that has led to a Rose d'or, a Sony Gold AND two wins on Pointless Celebrities."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 10th July 2023
Louise Atkinson: Mates interview
"I'm rather interested by the themes of friendship and conflict that the show promises, and I definitely wanted to find out more about that. But also to delve into the up and coming comedian's past and future plans."
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 10th July 2023
The Skinny on... Marjolein Robertson
Shetland comic Marjolein Robertson takes a break from her Fringe prep to tell us about cursed mythological books and the need to eradicate Valentine's Day.
The Skinny, 10th July 2023
Theatre At The Fringe - interview - Bowjangles: Dracula in Space
"It's the story of a string quartet who realise that fringe theatre isn't getting them anywhere so they decide to blast off into space for the one revenue stream that can support them in their hour of need: corporate entertainment."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 10th July 2023
Fringe in 5 - Charlotte Anne-Tilley & PJ Cunningham
Amy chats to Charlotte Anne-Tilley, actor/writer/producer and PJ Cunningham, assistant producer of Almost Adult, as they prepare to take the show to the Fringe!
Amy Rye, Lost in Theatreland, 10th July 2023
Liz Guterbock has an etiquette guide to helping stand-ups be supportive
Sometimes the only thing comedians have is one another.
Liz Guterbock, Chortle, 10th July 2023
10 hidden gems at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe
With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe just around the corner, here's ten hidden gems that you might have missed from theSpaceUK.
Ellie Forbes, Scottish Field, 10th July 2023
#SNAPCHATZ Episode 21: Nostalgia realness
Today introduces us to a trio bringing nostalgia realness, but not as you know it - Dizney in Drag, Sugababes sound-tracked self-exploration from Phil Green, and bubble-wielding kid's show specialists, Bubble Laboratory!
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 10th July 2023
Edinburgh 2023: Kuan-wen Huang Q&A
BWW caught up with Kuan-wen Huang to chat about bringing IIha Formosa to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 10th July 2023
Edinburgh 2023: Ginny Hogan Q&A
BWW caught up with Ginny Hogan to chat about bringing Regression to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 10th July 2023
Edinburgh 2023: Ange Lavoipierre Q&A
BWW caught up with Ange Laviopierre to chat about bringing Your Mother Chucks Rocks And Shells to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 10th July 2023
Edinburgh 2023: Siân Docksey Q&A
BWW caught up with Siân Docksey to chat about bringing Pole Yourself Together! to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 10th July 2023
Edinburgh 2023: Lucas O'Neil Q&A
BWW caught up with Lucas O'Neil to chat about bringing Emotional Man to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 10th July 2023
Funny At The Fringe - interview - Michael Kunze: Infinity Mirror
My show is a character comedy solo piece about a washed up actor who, during an appearance on a podcast, revisits past characters he's played in his career, all while grappling with his own irrelevance.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 10th July 2023
The Taskmaster cinematic universe is expanding - but where could it go next?
First they announced Junior Taskmaster, now there are rumours of a Foodmaster spin-off - but what next? Our money's on Staremaster...
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 10th July 2023
Funny At The Fringe - interview - Sex Job
Sex Job is a comedy show about my day job as a financial dominatrix. In other words: People's kink is paying me!
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 10th July 2023
Dane Baptiste interview
'Because my situation changed in many ways, that's allowed my perspective to change'. Dane Baptise tells us about his new show and the evolution of his comedy.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 10th July 2023
Funny At The Fringe - interview - Dominique Salerno: The Box Show
The Box Show is a solo show where I perform 25 characters from inside a small box
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 10th July 2023
Romesh Ranganathan's eye-watering fortune revealed
Romesh Ranganathan is laughing all the way to the bank now he is worth £2.4million.
Stephen Moyes, The Sun, 10th July 2023
Edinburgh 2023: Robin Tran Q&A
BWW caught up with Robin Tran to chat about bringing Don't Look At Me to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 10th July 2023
Edinburgh interview: Mervyn Stutter on Pick of the Fringe at Pleasance Courtyard
"Every day audiences can expect to see highlights from seven quality shows in 90 minutes. Everyday a comprehensive selection from all over the Fringe, theatre, comedy, dance, music, cabaret, circus - the lot".
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 10th July 2023
Edinburgh interview: Jon Brittain on Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder! at Underbelly
"It's a fast paced, twist-filled, delightfully bonkers 90 minutes. If you've ever enjoyed a true crime story, you'll love it. If you haven't, you'll still probably love it"
Greg Stewart, Theatre Weekly, 10th July 2023A Bard crawl around London with Sh!tfaced Shakespeare
A guide to the pubs of London from the Sh!tfaced Shakespeare troupe.
James Murfitt, Londonist, 10th July 2023Videos
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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 79, Episode 1Jack Dee hosts the first episode of a brand new series featuring guests Marcus Brigstocke, Pippa Evans, Tony Hawks and Rory Bremner performing in Bath.
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Guessable?
Series 4, Episode 10 - Thinking Inside The BoxSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Glenn Moore, Amy Gledhill, Ria Lina and Scarlett Moffatt to play another round of absurd guessing games.
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Wonders Of The World I Can't See
Episode 4 - Niagara FallsLiza Tarbuck joins Chris in Canada to experience Niagara Falls, with Chris especially excited to experience a wonder that actually makes a noise.