Jacob Hawley
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Monkey Barrel announces its 2022 Edinburgh Fringe programme
This year will be the venue's biggest festival yet, with more than 70 acts across eight rooms, including former free venues The Hive and Carnivore coming into the fold.
Chortle, 18th March 2022How has Coronavirus affected the future of live comedy?
Has the practicality and prominence of IGTV, Twitter and Tiktok changed comedy's pathway for good? Will budding comedians see live comedy as a worthwhile endeavour when the rewards of making online content are so much more tangible? Will there even be any venues to return to?
Chris Byfield, SW Londoner, 6th May 202150 funny podcasts to make you feel much better
Has your daily walk become an endless trudge to nowhere? These podcasts, chosen by comedians, podcasters, Guardian writers and readers, are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
The Guardian, 5th April 2021Jacob Hawley interview
The stand-up, writer and podcaster on the things that make him laugh the most.
The Guardian, 26th March 2021Corona and comedy's class divide
From care work to shelf-stacking, many stand-ups have taken up jobs to survive lockdown - highlighting how privilege has created a two-tier system in comedy.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 26th May 2020Jacob Hawley shares the contents of his shelves...
'I was going to use this smoke grenade for my Edinburgh photoshoot...'
Chortle, 13th May 2020Facebook cabaret, gamer gags and a WhatsApp panel show
From Iain Stirling's Fifa banter to Jayde Adams live from her lounge, comedians isolated by the lockdown are reaching audiences online.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 9th April 2020Elis James and John Robins win radio award
Elis James and John Robins have won at the ARIAS, the awards dubbed the 'radio Oscars'.
British Comedy Guide, 5th March 2020Jacob Hawley: Faliraki review
It's easy to envisage a TV career for this sharp. savvy and affable comic.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th March 2020Comedies in the running for ARIAS 2020 awards
Elis James & John Robins, James Veitch, Kurupt FM, ReincarNathan, Chris Ramsey & Rosie Ramsey, and Dave Berry are amongst the comedy-related nominees in the Audio & Radio Industry Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2020