Martin Walker (II)
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Press clippings Page 41
Pippa Evans - 'Mel Gibson is a very attractive man!'
Fancy spending the day with Pippa Evans? For the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Pippa is appearing in no less than three shows. Pippa tells Martin Walker of her love for Brian Conley - and attempts to convince him that it's nothing to be ashamed of.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 23rd July 2015Ivor Dembina interview
Martin Walker was so blown away by Ivor Dembina's 2014 Edinburgh Fringe offering, 'Old Jewish Jokes' that he handed it a five star review. The show garnered critical across the board and audiences, by and large, loved it. This year he's reprising Old Jewish Jokes as well as offering a follow-up, New Jewish Jokes and organising a very special event with Daniel Kitson, Mark Steel and Mark Thomas - Free Gaza!
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 23rd July 2015Anil Desai - 'Where's my TV show?'
You've probably listened to a few of these Broadway Baby Radio comedy interviews by now, which means that you'll have enjoyed the various Hollywood voices that top and tail them. Martin Walker talks to the owner of those voices, Anil Desai, about his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, 'Impressions of a Hindude.'
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 23rd July 2015Simon Munnery uncut
Comedy nonconformist Simon Munnery has successfully devised a brand new way of delivering gags. Featuring special guests from across the stand-up comedy world, Fylm School will feature live comedy via a camera, projector and screen nightly at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the Hive. As Simon tells Martin Walker, "Don't watch television, make it." Also appearing with his solo show at the Stand Comedy Club.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st July 2015Omar Hamdi: 'I'm the opposite of a haircut comic.'
Welsh Egyptian, Omar Hamdi, cares a lot about important stuff. His new autobiographical Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, In the Valleys of the Kings, explores varying perspectives in nationality, gender and love. Martin Walker asks Omar about his hair and tries to fix him up with someone from the office.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st July 2015Marny Godden interview
Grandee sketch group member Marny Godden presents a solo character show at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She introduces Martin Walker to the many quirky inhabitants of Flap 'em on the Gate.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st July 2015Baba Brinkman - the globe's only peer reviewed rapper
Fringe First winner Baba Brinkman is a Canadian rapper who uses comedy and rhyme to explore scientific concepts. As Martin Walker learns, it isn't always easy to have scientists peer reviewing your shows...
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st July 2015Patrick Morris interview
For the last 6 months, Patrick Morris has done lots of the things he knows he probably shouldn't have in order to come up with new material for his new Edinburgh Festival Fringe show. Martin Walker finds out more.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st July 2015Chris Dugdale interview
Fans of the ITV magic series, Penn & Teller: Fool Us will remember, Chris Dugdale. Beginning his highly original trick backstage, its climax, onstage, took the breath away. Penn Gillette wasn't fooled, but he did say that the trick was one that he and Teller would have been proud to perform. It doesn't get much better than that. Martin Walker learns more from the master of misdirection.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st July 2015Stephen Bailey interview
Stephen Bailey is looking for love and he ain't finding it on social media. So Martin Walker tries to help. If you are a 35 year old homosexual ("over the hill in the gay world"), solvent, wear a beard, and have life in your eyes, Stephen is for you. Oh, and he wants five stars.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st July 2015