Dave Chawner
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
EdFringe Talk: 6 Steps To Success From The "Award Winning" Dave Chawner
"I can't believe it's nearly Fringemass again!"
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 28th July 2024Comedy picks to help you get the best out of the Fringe
Every year, Paul Levy asks me for a list of the top ten 'must-see' comedy shows at Edinburgh Fringe. This year there are 1,520 comedy shows to see. Working through the list, it is clear that ten isn't going to do it.
Fringe Review, 21st July 2024Funny At The Fringe - 6 Steps To Success From The "Award Winning" Dave Chawner
"Last year I won an award who's title felt like a back-handed compliment. It was 'The Best Ongoing Comedian Of The Year'. I couldn't help that felt more like an attendance award, rather than a comedy accolade. That led me to thinking about my career and what I am doing with my life...so, y'know, I took it well! I'm a cynical person, and I think cynicism is useful, but I worry I've become too cynical. But, what is too cynical?"
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 15th July 2024Free Festival producer Lydia Mason dies aged 40
Lydia Mason, a producer with the Laughing Horse Free Festival at the Edinburgh Fringe, has passed away unexpectedly. A special tribute show is being organised at the festival for Thursday.
British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2023Joe Angella's Comedy Choices for Edfringe 2023
Here is my no-nonsense list of shows to see in the "comedy" category at Ed Fringe.
Joe Angella, Fringe Review, 3rd August 2023Dave Chawner launches comedy course for people with eating disorders
"Comedy and therapy both work on the same things: good communication and crafting a sense of self," explains Dave Chawner, who had anorexia throughout his teenage years and early 20s.
Lizzie Thomson, Metro, 28th February 2023Interview with Dave Chawner, comedian and mental health campaigner
We speak to Dave Chawner about his two solo shows, Underdog and Mental, heading off to Edinburgh Fringe.
Flo Cornall, Voice Magazine, 3rd August 2022Dave Chawner interview
I love the free model. I think it is better for performers, better for audiences and is a better, fairer and more sustainable way of doing comedy.
On The Mic, 27th June 2022Dave Chawner dead serious when he says dogs are better than people
The funnyman is set to hit the stage at The Leicester Comedy Festival next month with a new show about dogs, defeat and determination.
Finvola Dunphy, Leicester Mercury, 29th January 2022Lib Dems want jokers to set their agenda
The Liberal Democrats are inviting a bunch of jokers to help set their political agenda, including Bennett Arron, Rik Moore and President Obonjo.
Chortle, 28th July 2021