Claire Smith
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Why Felicity Ward, Mike McShane and more are teaming up (Link expired)
Claire Smith meets the performers challenging the stigma around mental ill health and teaming up for a unique benefit show supported by The Scotsman - including Bryony Kimmings and Tim Grayburn, who tell Susan Mansfield about raising awareness while raising a laugh
Claire Smith, WOW247, 8th August 2015Interview: Mark Steel on his Edinburgh Fringe show
Comedian Mark Steel explores notion of belonging at this year's Fringe as he shares the story of his search for his natural parents with Claire Smith.
Claire Smith, The Scotsman, 3rd July 2015Amelia Zirin-Brown on her cult diva Lady Rizo (Link expired)
Cult cabaret superstar Amelia Zirin-Brown is a high priestess in the Church of Glitter, taking disciples on a sensational journey through love, marriage, infidelity and divorce, finds Claire Smith.
Claire Smith, WOW247, 18th August 2014Chris Dangerfield on his new show, and difficult past (Link expired)
Chris Dangerfield's unflinching account of the childhood sexual abuse he suffered is darkly funny and allows the stand-up to reclaim the past on his terms, writes Claire Smith.
Claire Smith, WOW247, 16th August 2014Sam Simmons: 'Stand-up is a pretty amazing artform' (Link expired)
The mid-life crisis of an objectionable former muesli bar manufacturer drifting to his death at sea is the starting point for Sam Simmons' playful new show. Interview by Claire Smith.
Claire Smith, WOW247, 6th August 2014Clive Anderson brings his hit improv show to the Fringe (Link expired)
Plenty of the old gang from Whose Line Is It Anyway? will be taking part in Clive Anderson's Fringe show. The Loose Ends presenter and former barrister talks to Claire Smith about improv and the interview he would rather we all forgot.
Claire Smith, WOW247, 4th August 2014Interview: Lewis Schaffer on being born to be a failure (Link expired)
Claire Smith meets stand-up Lewis Schaffer on the 20th anniversary of the start of his comedy career, although describing the occasion as a celebration might be stretching it a little.
Claire Smith, Edinburgh Festivals, 7th August 2013Bursting with joy
Former MP, author and comedy performer Gyles Brandreth is on the hunt for perfect happiness.
Claire Smith, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2013Crash Blam!
Physical comedy meets some serious circus skills in a visual extravaganza about escaping office life.
Claire Smith, Edinburgh Festivals, 1st August 2013Phil Kay is still considering a viable alternative
I'm on a train, trundling through Sussex in the summertime, reading a computer copy of Phil Kay's new book, when I get a message from Phil Kay. "I ought to be in Lewes some time today. Could be swimming at England's oldest lido."
Claire Smith, The Scotsman, 31st July 2013