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Rarely asked questions: Henry Lewis - co-writer/star of Mind Mangler
Henry Lewis is the co-creator of global smash hit The Play That Goes Wrong and the BBC's The Goes Wrong Show. He now stars onstage alongside Jonathan Sayer in Mischief's brand new comedy Mind Mangler.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th March 2024
Fantasy home: the warm familiarity of Wallace and Gromit's plasticine pad
Usually adverse to cosiness, our writer finds comfort in the Lancashire abode of Aardman Animations' inventive double act.
Kyle MacNeill, The Financial Times, 4th March 2024
"In January, it was the most heard song on Earth!": the amazing story behind Murder On The Dancefloor
Adored by the Obamas and worshipped by Joni Mitchell, songwriter Gregg Allexander looks back at Murder on the Dancefloor, given a new life by Saltburn.
Dave Simpson, The Guardian, 4th March 2024
Jerry Sadowitz says he would quit comedy if he didn't need the cash
Controversial comic talks about cancel culture and says he prefers magic.
Heather Greenaway, Daily Record, 4th March 2024
Why women should invest in women
Last week we ran the first in our series of Comedy in the Community events supported by Medway Council and the Government's Levelling Up fund. This was a Stand Up to Stand Out workshop with a 'twist' towards teamwork and confidence-building aimed at the workplace and leadership.
Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 4th March 2024
Ruth Jones: I'm terrified about my first musical at 57
The actress is starring in Sister Act. She talks about her favourite show, The Archers, and her schooldays with Rob Brydon.
The Times, 4th March 2024
Njambi McGrath has written a revenge novel...
Njambi McGrath wrote an autobiography in 2020. Now she has written a revenge novel. So I chatted to her about it...
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 4th March 2024
Michael McIntyre cancels second comedy gig after undergoing surgery
Michael McIntyre has been forced to cancel a second comedy gig as he undergoes a medical procedure.
Susan Knox, The Mirror, 4th March 2024
Wicked Little Letters review
As well-meaning and sporadically funny as it may be, Wicked Little Letters is too dated and tepid to be anything except forgettable.
Chloe Walker, Paste Magazine, 4th March 2024
Live at the Marlowe: review
A review of performances from Jen Brister, Desiree Burch, Harriet Kemsley and Sindhu Vee.
Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 4th March 2024
Dad's Army statue in Thetford to be restored after vandalism
A statue of a much-loved Dad's Army character is due to be restored, a year after it was vandalised. Last March, the glasses of the bronze Captain Mainwaring statue which sits in Bridge Street in Thetford, Norfolk, were squashed.
Neve Gordon-Farleigh & Edd Smith, BBC, 4th March 2024
Rye Lane star Vivian Oparah on romcoms, Emma Stone and her zany new comedy
The Bafta-nominated actor has had a colossal year, partying with Daniel Kaluuya and competing against Margot Robbie. Now, she leads a surreal thriller by Harlan Coben's daughter.
Hollie Richardson, The Guardian, 4th March 2024
Comedian who won't be mean to other people
Suchandrika Chakrabarti describes herself as a "nice comedian" whose humour sometimes borders on the surreal with topics such as hapless hen nights during lockdown (with the groom sitting quietly in the next room).
Henley Standard, 4th March 2024
The Gentlemen star: 'It's Downton Abbey and Peaky Blinders mashed together'
Joely Richardson and Vinnie Jones speak exclusively with RadioTimes.com about the new Netflix series.
James Hibbs, Radio Times, 4th March 2024Videos
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