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Spitting Image, refugee comedians, Adam Riches - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary
Monday 19th June 2023
Read what our live comedy columnist thought as Spitting Image: Idiots Assemble hits London's West End. Plus: A showcase show for new comedians from refugee backgrounds, and there's audience participation mayhem courtesy of Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Adam Riches.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Tadiwa Mahlunge
Friday 16th June 2023
As he prepares for Standon Calling, Tadiwa Mahlunge talks us through a post-show pursuit in Peaslake.
John Kearns / Stuart McPherson / Judi Love - Bobby Carroll's Comedy Diary
Tuesday 13th June 2023
This month Bobby writes a love letter to John Kearns, has his appetite whetted for Stuart McPherson's new Fringe hour and has a blast with TV personality Judi Love.
Random 8: Paul Zerdin
Tuesday 6th June 2023
Summer season sounds fun, but why did Paul Zerdin's first attempt turn ugly?
Norse God Wrestling to Drag Queen Quaffing: a Balmy Weekend at the Brighton Fringe
Sunday 4th June 2023
Is there a better way to do a city break than the Brighton Fringe, which peppers the city with interesting shows, and other stuff, from early May to early June?
Brown Girls Do It Too, Rhys James, Fin Taylor - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary
Tuesday 30th May 2023
Our live comedy columnist heads off to see the provocative Fin Taylor, as well as former Mock The Week regular Rhys James. Plus, the British Asian sexperience comes under the spotlight in Brown Girls Do It Too.
Random 8: Ellen Turnill Montoya & Letty Butler from The Big Pitch
Tuesday 30th May 2023
As they prepare for The Big Pitch, Ellen Turnill Montoya and Letty Butler talk tasty bugs, witchy mums and a swimming trunk faux pas.
Stuart Maconie interview: Book touring, Brydon-launching and lost Peter Kay stuff
Saturday 20th May 2023
He looked set for a successful comedy career, helped launch big names, even acted in Phoenix Nights - so why did Stuart Maconie start rambling instead?
First Gig, Worst Gig: Katie McLeod
Friday 19th May 2023
With the Kaleidoscope fest forthcoming, Katie McLeod recalls one fierce four-legged critic.
A Weirdness Binge at Brighton Fringe
Thursday 18th May 2023
He's doing a Weekend of Weird in Brighton, and channelling Wogan elsewhere, but what's Ben Alborough's beef with Monopoly?