Ashley Davies
- Journalist
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Interview: 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 2020Stand-up Suzi Ruffell hates put-downs
You'll have seen Suzi Ruffell being funny on loads of TV panel shows -- and she'll be appearing on a lot more over the coming months -- but there's something about doing live stand-up that this likeable performer especially adores.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 4th October 2019Sarah Keyworth interview
Sarah Keyworth on her ambitious new show and how she's turning into her dad.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 26th July 2019Bec Hill's fans take her life in odd directions
Bec Hill's life often looks like a joyful Choose Your Own Adventure escapade.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 28th June 2019Nish Kumar schools us on the mechanics of comedy
It's natural to ask the 33-year-old Londoner what he believes the purpose of comedy is.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 3rd October 2018Lou Sanders on playing her shame for laughs
Lou Sanders is talking about her latest show, Shame Pig, which took the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by storm (she was one of the three winners of the Comedians' Choice Awards) and is just about to transfer to London.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 21st September 2018Weekend: Edinburgh Award shortlister Rose Matafeo
Somewhere in the bowels of YouTube there's footage of a nerdy 16-year-old Rose Matafeo doing her first stand-up set.
Ashley Davies, Metro, 24th August 2018