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New documentary film about prejudice in comedy
Stand-up Catie Wilkins is directing her first film, about sexism, racism and class prejudice in comedy. Finding The Funny features comics Tiff Stevenson, Richard Herring, Janey Godley, Brendon Burns, Ava Vidal, Nish Kumar, Grainne Maguire, Andrew Watts, Suzi Ruffell and former stand-up Christina Martin.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 10th December 2015Grainne Maguire interview
Grainne Maguire chats to The Irish Post ahead of her gig this Saturday night as part of the London Irish Comedy Festival Edinburgh Preview season.
The Irish Post, 7th May 2014Battle at the ballot box
We interrupt this Festival to bring you a party political broadcast. Grainne Maguire, leader of the Change Party, faces off against political stalwart and BBQ enthusiast Matt Forde (heading up the House Party) for Prime Minister of the Fringe.
Stevie Martin, Fest Mag, 13th August 2013Comedy at Edinburgh: when's best to watch it?
The assumption that laughter is a dish best served drunk is being challenged. Meanwhile, Mark Thomas baits Ian Rankin and Gráinne Maguire elects to go political.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th August 2013This week's new live comedy
Previews of Birthday Girls, Gráinne Maguire and Sara Pascoe.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 20th July 2013Baconface heads up Alternative Comedy Experience
Added to the ranks of explicitly political comics like Josie Long and Andy Zaltzman are the staunchly left-wing Grainne Maguire, libertarian, instinctive contrarian Liam Mullone and the uncompromising, anti-consumerist Alfie Brown.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 5th July 2013Business and comedy have more in common than you think
Increasingly, instead of sticking it to the man, comedy is charging it to him instead.
Grainne Maguire, The Independent, 24th January 2013Ross Noble: "I'm in my own little bubble"
Writer and comedienne Gráinne Maguire spoke to fellow comic Ross Noble about his stand-up jubilee, the changing face of comedy and why he's not chasing television.
Gráinne Maguire, The Independent, 16th November 2012Gráinne Maguire on what makes the Fringe special
The comedian reflects on years spent working at the Fringe.
Gráinne Maguire, The List, 8th August 2012Interview: Gráinne Maguire
Witty and original, Gráinne Maguire knows as much about the coalition government as she does Cheryl Cole's hairstyle choices. She just wants two simple things from life - to sing Don't go Breaking my Heart with Peter Mandelson and always to be where the fun times roll. Her guide to happiness is also simple - just don't miss out on anything. Ever. You see? Piss easy. Writer for 8 Out of 10 Cats, Radio 4's Now Show and News Quiz.
Niger, The New Current, 4th August 2012