Martin Walker (II)
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Sophie Pelham: being on Miranda was such fun
Comic actor, Sophie Pelham, returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a multi character solo show from the English countryside. As Sophie explains to Martin Walker, the characters are all based on real people whom she met in a Somerset pub. A far cry from her stint as somebody posh in Miranda.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st July 2015Paul Sinha - stand up sending Z-list postcards
Comedy editor, Martin Walker has been a big fan of Paul Sinha's stand-up since Paul's Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut in 2004. Eleven years on, Paul is best known to the public at large as a 'Chaser' in something called, The Chase on television. Sadly, Martin doesn't really know what that is, but is delighted that Paul is back at the Fringe doing comedy with Postcards from the Z List.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st July 2015Georgina the Bride goes LIVE!
Anna Morris's viral YouTube series 'Georgina's Wedding Blogs' goes live at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in, Anna Morris: It's Got to be Perfect this August. Martin Walker chats to Georgina about preparing for her perfect day. Nothing can go wrong.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st 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 2015Andrew Doyle interview
Andrew Doyle is an up and coming stand-up comedian. He chats with Martin Walker about his Edinburgh show, 'Minimalism!' and the nature of offence in comedy. He also talks about the infamous (and rather funny) YouTube clip, where Andrew gets beer thrown in his face.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th July 2015Karen Koren - Gilded Balloon 30th anniversary interview
Thirty years ago Karen Koren formed the Gilded Balloon, one of today's largest, most successful venues on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In a frank and fascinating interview, Karen takes Martin Walker through the history of the venue, from its origins in the Alternative Comedy scene to the fire at its then home in Edinburgh's Cowgate. She also talks openly about how big money is changing the Fringe and explains what on earth she was doing with those Chippendales.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2015Going to space: The Old Fella
Martin Walker chats to The Old Fella, Rod Gregory. Described as a national treasure after storming Australia's Got Talent, he's sold out stand-up shows all over down under. Not bad for a retired farmer in his 70s.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 16th July 2015I'm going to perform 140 Characters in an hour
Karakter KomiK Katia Kvinge is trying to keep her Edinburgh Festival Fringe performance down to 140 Karakters. The former Edinburgh Art School Student tells Martin Walker that she would rather be on Tumbler anyway.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 16th July 2015Interview: Laura Lexx
Laura Lexx has written an Edinburgh Festival Fringe show about not having an Edinburgh Festival Fringe show to write. As she explained to Martin Walker, no matter what happens in her debut Edinburgh hour, it won't be that bad. In fact, it it's likely to be very good.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 15th July 2015Jonny Awsum is bigger, better, funnier
Feel-good musical comedian, Jonny Awsum tells Martin Walker that when it comes to his new Fringe show, Everything is Awsum. He's promising a bigger, better, funnier show than last year's critically acclaimed Edinburgh solo debut.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2015