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Janey. Janey Godley. Credit: Hopscotch Films
Janey Godley

Janey Godley

  • Scottish
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings Page 18

Janey Godley and Ashley Storrie interview

Godley's summation of her work-life outlook seems to be the Scottish version of the Nike slogan. "Jist dae it." Her progeny, on the other hand epitomises Scottish Presbyterian caution. "Gonnae no' dae that 'til you're sure."

Brian Beacom, The Herald, 14th January 2018

How Trump invaded the Fringe

Well, where else would you find Donald Trump in Edinburgh? Located in the heart of the city, the Bruntsfield Links is one of the oldest golf courses in the world, dating back to at least the time of James IV.

Jonathan Holmes, i Newspaper, 14th August 2017

Edinburgh Fringe day 8

It has been a bad Fringe for me in the sense that, so far, I have not seen a truly terrible show. Where have all the shit shows gone?

John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 9th August 2017

The Fringe hit list: comedy, music and theatre

Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Fringe denies no-one entry.

Nadine McBay, The National (Scotland), 6th August 2017

Live podcasts to see at Edinburgh Fringe

Including Richard Herring, The Guilty Feminist and Festival City Podcast.

Rowena McIntosh, The List, 3rd August 2017

Fringe 2017 - Nasty Women on the Fringe

Guests include: Ayesha Hazarika, Lucy Porter, Shazia Mirza, Yuriko Kotani, Viv Groskop, Juliet Meyers, Rosie Wilby, Susan Murray, Jane Hill, Pippa Evans, Janey Godley, Jo Jo Sutherland, Kate Smurthwaite, Desiree Birch, Jenny Collier, Kelly D Hunter, Jing Lusi, Bisha K Ali and more.

Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 25th July 2017

Edinburgh 10x10: 3. All pod's children

Here are ten shows from comedians who've built up their fan base with podcasts - some are taping new episodes in Edinburgh, others doing their stand-up shows, and some are doing both.

Chortle, 19th July 2017

Sick comedy? Comedians talk about their health

Comedian and NHS junior doctor Ed Patrick is to be joined by two different Edinburgh Fringe performers every day of his run to discuss their real-life health stories in the Comedians' Surgery.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th July 2017

Fringe shows that will tackle indyref2

At the febrile height of the Indyref campaign in August of 2014, the Edinburgh Fringe became a hotbed of political debate, humour, and even controversy.

Ross McCafferty, The Scotsman, 6th July 2017

10 comedians on how 'The Big Yin' influenced them

We asked budding and veteran comedians what makes Billy Connolly] and his brand of comedy so special.

i Newspaper, 14th June 2017

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