Becca Moody
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 36
Seven questions with... Wendy Wason
Wendy Wason is a Scottish stand up comedian, actor and writer, who had her first taste of working in the comedy industry at the age of seventeen, selling tickets at the Gilded Balloon. Wason returns to the Edinburgh Festival this year with her latest show, Tiny Me, which explores the themes of identity and responsibility as a modern-day daughter, mother, wife, friend and woman.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 9th August 2016Seven questions with... The Thinking Drinkers
The Thinking Drinkers are Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, a pair of alcohol connoisseurs and writers who have made it their mission to impart their knowledge onto audiences in the most entertaining ways possible. The Thinking Drinkers' latest show, Around The World in 80 Drinks, is set to be a truly unique comedy experience; combining comedy and alcohol is surely a match made in heaven?
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 8th August 2016Seven questions with... Tom Allen
Tom Allen is rapidly growing in popularity on the stand up circuit, having recently supported the likes of Josie Long and Sarah Millican on nationwide and international tours. Tom's unique blend of the sinister and the playfully cheeky makes for a very interesting performer, with the comic bringing his latest hour, Indeed, to 2016's Edinburgh Festival.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 8th August 2016Seven questions with... Ben Hanlin
Birmingham-born magician Ben Hanlin is the writer and presenter of ITV2's Tricked, which will air its third series later this year, as well as having worked as a presenter for CBBC. He has also recently been preparing his debut show, Trickhead, to take to this year's Edinburgh Festival, utilising his keen eye for performance detail and cheeky-chappy demeanour.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 7th August 2016Seven questions with... Spencer Jones (aka The Herbert)
Spencer Jones is a stand up comedian and actor best known for his absurd style of character comedy, as The Herbert, where he utilises music, mime and props. Perhaps the true essence of escapism, Spencer's stand up is ridiculous, illogical and childish, and The Herbert is a truly endearing character, with a cheeky glint in his eye that forces an audience onside within minutes. Jones has also recently been involved in Ben Elton's latest sitcom, Upstart Crow, where he portrays the Shakespearean comedic actor Will Kemp. Jones presents two shows as The Herbert at this year's Edinburgh Festival: Proper Job and Eggy Bagel.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 6th August 2016Seven questions with... Laura Lexx
Laura Lexx is a sweet-talking comedian with a surprisingly sharp bite, epitomised, perhaps, by her recent run-in with a sexist heckler, which received thousands of hits on YouTube. Laura will be performing her latest show Tyrannosaurus Lexx at the Edinburgh Festival.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 6th August 2016Seven questions with... Craig Campbell
Canadian-born comic Craig Campbell is somewhat of a force to be reckoned with, having teamed up with the likes of Tony Law and Dan Antopolski to produce Edinburgh shows in the past. Campbell has also dabbled in theatre, performing a one-man play at Edinburgh in 2008, and returns to the festival this year with a new stand up hour, Easy Tiger, which looks set to be as absurd and innovative as previous shows.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 5th August 2016Seven questions with... Rory O'Hanlon
Rory O'Hanlon is an Irish stand up comedian and writer whose autobiographical style of comedy, combined with an often light-hearted and silly demeanour, shows a willingness for self-ridicule and opens him up to be a very likeable performer. Rory is bringing his third stand up hour, You Are Where You Need To Be, to this year's Edinburgh Festival.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 3rd August 2016Seven questions with... Susan Calman
Susan Calman is a face you will almost certainly recognise from various panel shows including Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week, as well as being a Radio 4 regular. A self-confessed cat-lover, Calman is unafraid to turn the mockery in her own direction, making her comedy all the more open and silly, but with a sharp wit driving it. Susan Calman is performing her show The Calman Before The Storm at this year's Edinburgh Festival.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 3rd August 2016Seven questions with... Beth Vyse
Beth Vyse is a stand up and character comedian who returns to the Edinburgh Festival this year with her 2015 solo hour, As Funny As Cancer; a refreshingly personal show in which the comic details her experience with breast cancer, embellishing with her trademark surreal humour. And Vyse's absurdist roots are never far from the surface, with her character Olive Hands making an appearance in another show: All Hands To The Pump.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 2nd August 2016