Ashley Davies
- Journalist
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Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022 nominations
Alfie Brown, Colin Hoult, Jordan Gray, Josh Pugh, Larry Dean, Lauren Pattison, Liz Kingsman, Sam Campbell, Seann Walsh, The Delightful Sausage have been nominated for Best Show in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022. Meanwhile Amy Gledhill, Emily Wilson, Emmanuel Sonubi, Josh Jones, Lara Ricote, Leo Reich, Vittorio Angelone are nominated for Best Newcomer.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 20222022 Edinburgh Comedy Awards judging panel announced
The Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022 judging panel features Adnan Ahmed (Sky Studios), Cherie Cunningham (Dave), Joe Hullait (Channel 4), Pete Strauss (BBC Studios), journalists Ashley Davies, Isobel Lewis and Dominic Maxwell and comedy fans Paul Abbey, Jo Kinsella and Monique May Munroe.
British Comedy Guide, 14th July 2022Jack Dee doesn't like comedy with a message
"Why didn't they just do a TED talk?"
Ashley Davies, Metro, 11th March 2022Scottish Comedian of the Year 2021 - stand up for comedy's big night out
If you want a close-up look at the rising stars of stand-up, head for the Rotunda in Glasgow tomorrow night, where the Scottish Comedian of the Year (Scoty) award will be chosen.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 11th December 2021Suzi Ruffell interview
Suzi Ruffell tells Metro why performing on top of the O2 will be such a rush.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 18th September 2020Jayde Adams on making women's voices heard in comedy
'I made that happen, didn't I? I think they are an abomination and they've set feminism back 50 years.' Comedian, actor and television presenter Jayde Adams is talking about the cancellation of Keeping Up With The Kardashians and, although her first sentence is a joke, she's deadly serious about the sisters who have seemingly grown up believing women's looks are the most important aspect of their lives, and have passed that distortion on to millions of girls all over the world.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 17th September 2020Interview: Deightful Sausage
For those who like the surreal joy of Vic and Bob, the darkness of The League Of Gentlemen and the accomplished pace of old-school double acts, it's time to check out the Delightful Sausage. The irresistible pairing (aka Amy Gledhill and Chris Cantrill) saw their third outing, Ginster's Paradise, shortlisted for Best Show at Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards last year.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 27th August 2020Fern Brady on stand-up, sexism and stripping
As the Glasgow Comedy Festival launches into its 18th year, Fern Brady recalls her best (and worst) gigs. Plus: other shows to see.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 14th March 2020Interview: David Baddiel
David Baddiel on how online abuse led to the creation of his latest show.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 28th February 2020Mark Steel interview
'I once mentioned in passing that Donald Trump was a psychopath, and four people sent me messages saying, "Don't add to the stigma against psychopaths." There's meant to be a stigma against psychopaths,' he laughs. 'They're psychopaths!'
Ashley Davies, Metro, 24th January 2020