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Sara Pascoe: Being a mum has made me a better comic
Speaking to Kirsty Young on her Radio 4 show Young Again this morning, Pascoe said: "Before having children, I would have said there's a performance skin or a mask that clicks: you hear your name [announced on stage] and something happens to your body and you're a different version of yourself."
Chortle, 14th January 2025
"King of the musicools!" Inside the outrageous musical send-up of Andrew Lloyd Webber
It's had hit runs in Edinburgh and Soho - and was the Guardian's funniest show of 2024. Now it's blazing into the West End. Comedy duo Flo & Joan (who were both in Joseph at school) reveal all about One Man Musical.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th January 2025
Further cast for Inside No. 9 stage adaptation, with Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, confirmed
In an old-school twist, the casting list has never been disseminated to the public online, but was posted on the exterior of Wyndham's Theatre where the show begins performances later this week. Completing the company are Anna Francolini, Gaby French, Miranda Hennessy, Bhav Joshi, Rebecca Bainbridge, Mark Extance, Toby Manley and Christina Tedders.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 14th January 2025
The day I met Tony Slattery I wanted to give him a massive hug
When I interviewed the comic, who has died aged 65, I found him hopeful, likeable and unbitter about the breakdown which derailed his life.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 14th January 2025
Tony Slattery obituary
He brought an edge of danger to light entertainment, but in his 1990s heyday he became visibly exhausted by his punishing schedule.
The Telegraph, 14th January 2025
Tony Slattery obituary
Much-admired performer whose burgeoning career in television came to an abrupt halt after he suffered a drink and cocaine-induced nervous breakdown.
The Times, 14th January 202525 years of Trigger Happy TV
One of the funniest shows ever filmed in London.
Will Noble, Londonist, 14th January 2025TV & radio
9pm45 min
QI
Series V, Episode 12 - Vices and VirtuesSandi Toksvig takes a QI look at vices and virtues with Eshaan Akbar, Jo Brand, Rhys James and Alan Davies.
9:45pm45 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 19, Episode 4 - Sara Pascoe, Amy Gledhill, Eddie KadiSara Pascoe introduces comedians Amy Gledhill and Eddie Kadi to the stage.
11pm30 min
Now You're Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn
Series 4, Episode 9 - The Knick-Knack Nightmare ProblemTasting menus, sick parents, jealous husbands and tasteless gewgaws - another week in Marian and Tara's emotional repair shop.