British Comedy Guide

John Meagher

  • Northern Irish
  • Actor, stand-up comedian and writer

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The 12 stand-out shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024

As the Edinburgh Fringe draws to a close for another year, here's the top shows we saw.

Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 27th August 2024

First Crop of Entertainment Now WoW Awards

The Entertainment Now Wow Awards, now in their third year, announce their first series of winners today.

Entertainment Now, 8th August 2024

Edinburgh Fringe costs a 'struggle' for NI performers

The Edinburgh Fringe is where many young artists from Northern Ireland go to make their name. However, some local artists have said the rising costs around performing there is a huge constraint.

Adam Mandeville, BBC, 4th August 2024

The 33 best shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2024

There are more than 3,000 shows taking over the Scottish capital this summer - and these are our picks of what to see.

Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 2nd August 2024

Interview with comedian and writer John Meagher

"When I sit at a desk I start thinking that maybe instead of writing I should just repeatedly smash my own head into the wooden top as that'd be more fun than being locked up in this self-imposed detention."

Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 15th July 2024

12 rising stars of comedy to see at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Heading to the Fringe? These 12 rising stars are well worth seeking out.

Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 15th July 2024

On the Mic Picks: John Meagher

This is quite rare - a stand up show love story. Jenna is a Muslim and John is a Catholic. Can they find a future?

On The Mic, 28th May 2024

'Why would you not want to be woke?' Inside the TV comedy workshops infuriating the right-wing press

They've been called 'a disaster for the arts' and lambasted for 'pursuing a heavily woke agenda'. So what actually happens at a comedy workshop? Our writer joins 30 working-class standups determined to break into TV.

Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 29th February 2024

Alexandra Haddow wins West End Comedy Club bursary

Alexandra Haddow was announced as the winner of the West End Comedy Club's bursary aimed at supporting working class comedians attending this year's Edinburgh Festival. Louise Atkinson, Jodie Mitchell, William Stone and Lachlan Werner also received cash bursaries.

British Comedy Guide, 10th July 2023

Best In Class lineup announced

Best In Class is back with a bang at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. The crowdfunded, profit-sharing initiative, founded by 2019 Funny Women Awards runner-up Sian Davies, champions the talent of working-class comedians.

Funny Women, 17th May 2022

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