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Press clippings Page 39
Emma Sidi: 'I'm having a character breakdown'
Character comedian Emma Sidi is bringing her debut solo Edinburgh Festival Fringe show to the Pleasance Courtyard. She tells Martin Walker of her love of wacky comedy like Reeves & Mortimer, Massive Dad and sketch double act, Beard.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd August 2015John Robins: the boy with the thorn in his side
XFM presenter and comedian John Robins doesn't want to tell Martin Walker about his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Speakeasy. Instead, they discuss the vibe. Sort of.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd August 2015Colin Cloud will kill nightly at the Edinburgh Fringe
Colin Cloud is a forensic scientist who mixes mind magic and brain science with his love of Arthur Conan Doyle's works. He explains to Martin Walker that whilst murder is highly illegal, he's never-the-less going to get away with it, nightly, during his show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd August 2015Clare Plested: 'Expect a live human cannonball'
Clare Plested: The Essential Collection is a character comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by one half of the critically acclaimed Plested and Brown. Expect sequins. Expect Sambuca says the Fringe programme. Clare tells Martin Walker that we should also expect a live human cannonball.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd August 2015Mike Wozniak: One Man Dad Cat Band
Mike Wozniak successfully avoids telling Martin Walker anything about his 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Mike Wozniak: One Man Dad Cat Band, whilst making the show sound absolutely fascinating.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd August 2015Chris Stokes: inspired by an injured seagul
After taking a gap year Chris Stokes is back at the Edinburgh Fringe. He talks to Martin Walker about his year from hell, finding the truth in comedy and working with the uniquely talented Milton Jones.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd August 2015Neil Henry: make mine a pint of alphabetti spaghetti
Neil Henry tells Martin Walker that his new Edinburgh Festival Fringe show features a brand new version of the famous needle trick where he swallows an entire tin of alphabetti spaghetti. Martin then sets Neil a celebrity quiz - whilst his girlfriend Charlie giggles in the background.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd August 2015Sarah Franken: Being out of the closet is even funnier
Most people know comedian Sarah Franken as Will. For 15 years Will carved out an international comedy career - counting the late great Robin Williams as a fan. At her last Edinburgh Fringe she performed comedy as a man, but as she explains to Martin Walker, it's time at last to bring Sarah to the stage.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 2nd August 2015Ally Houston interview
Pineapple Award winner, Ally Houston talks to Martin Walker about clowns, class politics and why so many fellow Scottish comedians are so successful.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st August 2015Put click bait about Luke McQueen here
Luke McQueen is a stand-up comedian. He has a new show on at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He talks to Martin Walker about stuff for ten minutes.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 29th July 2015