Mae Martin
- Canadian
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 11
Mae Martin to write a book about modern sexuality
Mae Martin is writing Can Everyone Please Calm Down?, a book that aims to offer a humorous exploration of modern sexuality.
British Comedy Guide, 11th September 2017Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2017
A list of the best reviewed comedy shows at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival. The list includes Hannah Gadsby, Phil Nichol, Tom Ballard, Mat Ewins, Sarah Kendall and Larry Dean.
British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2017Laugh Out London's Edinburgh Fringe comedy awards 2017
It's that time again. The fringe is almost over. The pubs of Edinburgh can go back to being pubs, Lee Nelson's face can stop blocking the view of Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh recycling plant will be busy turning flyers into mulch. So without further a do lets give out the least prestigious awards of the year, the Laugh Out London Comedy awards (or the LOLies)...
Laugh Out London, 25th August 2017Tonight's comedian in this series of six coming from the Soho Theatre is Canadian Mae Martin, who delivers more of an engaging monologue than a free-ranging series of cracks. Recently split from her girlfriend, she discusses perceptions of her sexuality ("Your hair lied to us!"), her parents Wendy and James, her mother's attempt to explain the facts of life, and her father's penis, which was subject to a biting incident.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 23rd August 2017Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlist 2017
The nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2017 have been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd August 2017How comedians come up with their Fringe shows
The Edinburgh Fringe is a vibrant melting pot of talent, a festival of comedy, theatre and art, and the root cause of many a comedian's filing for bankruptcy and/or the development of severe mental health issues.
Ruth Sewell, Chortle, 22nd August 2017More from Edinburgh Fringe 2017
Here it is, folks! The full list of our favourite shows from this year's Edinburgh Fringe, in more detail than expected (we may have got carried away). There's just over a week left of the festival, so if you're in town and haven't seen these shows yet, get booking ASAP.
Bechdel Theatre, 20th August 2017Edinburgh festival 2017 - in pictures
The Edinburgh festival 2017 is still going strong with unlikely film stars, black-history monologues and toddler comedy sidekicks - here's a selection of the latest shows photographed by Murdo MacLeod.
Murdo MacLeod, The Guardian, 19th August 2017Mae Martin interview
The Canadian comic may look like she needs ID to get into her own shows, but her Fringe show is her frankest (and funniest) yet.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 15th August 2017Mae Martin: 'I like to do shows that open a dialogue'
From sexuality to drug addiction, Mae Martin's stand-up sets thrive on being brutally honest, she tells Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th August 2017