Idil Sukan
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Comedy Poster Awards 2019 winners announced
The artwork for the Edinburgh Fringe shows starring Jessica Fostekew and Sofie Hagen have won the Comedy Poster Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 17th August 2019Idil Sukan: awarding the comedy creatives
If you're a Fringe regular, there is a chance you've seen more of Idil Sukan's work at this Festival than any other artist. Because for over a decade now, she has been behind countless photos and poster designs that you will have seen pasted up all over this city each August (including those pictured here).
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 21st August 2015Idil Sukan on the economies of publicity shots
A huge Edinburgh production company is budgeting £450 for their photoshoots. Is this ridiculous and stupid? Let's find out.
Idil Sukan, Chortle, 11th February 2015Interview: "This Comedian" photographer Idil Sukan
One of the most interesting gigs this year - OK, I know it's only February - was This Comedian at the Duchess Theatre last month. It was part of an ongoing multi-faceted documentary project by photographer Idil Sukan, who has a major retrospective exhibition opening soon.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th February 2015Funny feeling: Idil Sukan's soulful snaps of standups
In her exhibition This Comedian, Idil Sukan captures comics in contemplative poses - plus there's Phil Nichol snogging a lion. Katherine Ryan, Bridget Christie, Stewart Lee and Steve Coogan all feature in the show, which runs from 20 February to 2 March at the Embassy Tea Gallery in Southwark, London. An accompanying live event, in which standups talk about baring their soul on stage, takes place at the Duchess theatre on 26 January. All photographs: Idil Sukan.
The Guardian, 23rd January 2015Idil Sukan interview
Idil Sukan knows comedy. Although arguably best known for her photographs of comedians, she has also produced comedy shows, designed visual marketing for live comedy and written/performed stand up herself.
The Velvet Onion, 16th January 2015Photo gallery: Backstage and personal
From Adam Riches taking a stroll in full armour to Greg Proops drinking in the abattoir and Camilla Cleese doing her hair, Idil Sukan catches Edinburgh festival's top standups off-guard.
Idil Sukan, The Guardian, 22nd August 2014