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Shakespeare and silliness: George Fouracres on the mysterious man of One Man Musical
Friday 24th January 2025
George Fouracres, who plays the titular "Man" in One Man Musical, discusses how he got started in comedy, how Shakespeare and comedy shows are not as different as one might think, and more.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Demi Adejuyigbe
Friday 24th January 2025
Backflipping to London's Soho Theatre this week, Demi Adejuyigbe offers some cautionary tales about superstar-based material.
Stomping through stand-up: Dan Tiernan interview
Friday 24th January 2025
"The three main components - gout, psychosis and magic!" Dan Tiernan talks about his stand-up tour, his love for the Fringe and how he started out as a dyspraxic magician.
Andy Zaltzman, Abby Wambaugh, Jack Skipper, Kate Cheka - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary
Tuesday 21st January 2025
Our live comedy columnist Mark Muldoon kicks off 2025 with Taskmaster champ/Radio 4 regular Andy Zaltzman, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominees Abby Wambaugh and Jack Skipper, Funny Women 2023 victor Kate Cheka and newlywed comedy double act Two Hearts, comprising Joseph Moore and Taskmaster New Zealand Series 2 icon Laura Daniel.
Random 8: Chelsea Birkby
Tuesday 21st January 2025
Off on a debut tour, Chelsea Birkby relives childhood Chicago chagrin, quotes Albert Camus, and explains her 'monster muscle'.
Dr John Dolittle PhD: top 5 animals who have wronged me (and will wrong you too)
Friday 17th January 2025
Ahead of his upcoming book launch: Dr Dolittle Kills A Man (And Reads Extracts From His New Book) at Soho Theatre, the good doctor reveals which animals he will never trust again, and if you value your wallet or honour, neither should you.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Alexandra Haddow
Friday 17th January 2025
Off on a debut tour, Alexandra Haddow explains her aversion to Aldershot.
An induction into improv: Q&A with Shoot From The Hip
Tuesday 14th January 2025
Improv group Shoot From The Hip talk about how they got started in the world of comedy, what has drawn them to improvisation and some of the gifts they've received from fans.
Random 8: Kate Cheka
Tuesday 14th January 2025
Funny Women winner Kate Cheka hits Soho then tours - let's hope there are no awkward pre-run protuberances this time.
Ania Magliano Q&A: Contraceptive coils, celebrity breakups and teeth
Wednesday 8th January 2025
Ania Magliano talks about the inspiration for the content of her new tour show, what her creative process is like, and more.