Live Comedy
First Gig, Worst Gig
It was the first of times, it was the worst of times. In this interview column edited by Si Hawkins we probe comedians' murky pasts. A new interview every Friday.
Demi Adejuyigbe
Friday 24th January 2025
Backflipping to London's Soho Theatre this week, Demi Adejuyigbe offers some cautionary tales about superstar-based material.
Alexandra Haddow
Friday 17th January 2025
Off on a debut tour, Alexandra Haddow explains her aversion to Aldershot.
Gavin Webster
Friday 13th December 2024
He's put a band together this Christmas, but what are Gavin Webster's festive highs and lows?
Alfie Brown
Friday 29th November 2024
Bad year; good show. Alfie Brown takes us back through his highs and lows.
Milo Edwards
Friday 15th November 2024
On tour with Sentimental, Milo Edwards recalls Russian mall angst and reappraises a stand-up legend.
David Elms
Friday 8th November 2024
He's about to get festive with Nick Mohammed and co, but which previous quasi-panto caused David Elms a pant emergency?
Joey Page
Friday 1st November 2024
Wayne Rooney, Busta Rhymes and a swimwear issue. On-tour Joey Page takes us back.
Charlie Vero-Martin
Friday 18th October 2024
All set to star in Weirdos' Halloween spooktacular, Charlie Vero-Martin takes on our seasonal First Scare, Worst Scare.