Ben Williams (I)
- Journalist, promoter and producer
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Omid Djalili discusses his new show Schmuck for a Night
Omid Djalili might now be known to millions for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters and West End appearances, but he started his career in fringe theatre, moving on to the theatres of Central and Eastern Europe in the early '90s, and then the alternative comedy circuit. And although he's swapped dingy pub rooms for the big theatres, it's still live on stage doing stand-up where he's at his best.
Ben Williams, Female First, 6th January 2017How podcasting changed the rules of stand-up
Richard Herring says that part of the reason for his podcast's success is that, in the current TV climate that favours "soundbites and rehearsed stories, you don't get many long chats with people any more."
Ben Williams, i Newspaper, 19th September 2016What happened when a Tory comic met a lefty comic?
When Geoff Norcott met Jonathan Pie.
Ben Williams, i Newspaper, 15th August 2016How 400 people get together to stare at their phones
Steve McNeil and Rob Sedgebeer's comedy video-gaming show taps in to the public's mobile connection.
Ben Williams, The List, 3rd August 2016Interview: Spencer Jones
Prop-heavy comic Spencer Jones follows up his 2015 hit with another slice of the Herbert. This increasingly in-demand actor talks about the crazy stuff he carries around in his bags.
Ben Williams, The List, 2nd August 2016Interview: James Acaster
As James Acaster prepares for another comedic onslaught upon the Fringe, he discusses award nominations, audience perceptions and how lucky he feels.
Ben Williams, The List, 26th July 2016Don't miss a trick
Looking for laughter-filled illusions? Or more practical magic? Pick a show, any show, with our scale of magicians, from "funny" to "mind-boggling".
Ben Williams, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016A (super) group effort
Sketch comedy troupes Massive Dad, Lazy Susan and Birthday Girls have banded together to form an all-powerful eight-member supergroup. Ben Williams meets Massive Lazy Girls to talk collaboration and teamwork.
Ben Williams, Fest Mag, 18th July 20162016 comedy picks
Who will be funniest at this year's Fringe? Ben Williams selects the best of the bunch.
Ben Williams, Fest Mag, 16th July 2016Rites of offspring: three comics with comic fathers
Ben Williams meets three young comics hoping to follow in their famous fathers' footsteps: Annie McGrath (daughter of Rory), Ed Night (son of Kevin Day) and Elliot Steel (son of Mark).
Ben Williams, The List, 13th July 2016