Martin Walker (II)
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 49
The Rory McGrath extended interview
After making their Edinburgh Festival Fringe comeback last year, Rory McGrath and Philip Pope return with an hour of sophisticated comedy and song. Expect wit, elegance, clever musical pastiche, silliness and filth in Bridge Over Troubled Lager (Volume 2). Martin Walker talks to Rory about the show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 27th July 2014The Russell Grant extended interview
Russell Grant's career as an entertainer is long as successful. From panto, to sitcoms, to musicals, to serious drama, to Strictly Come Dancing. Sir Bruce Forsyth famously said that Russell 'put's the show into show business.' Martin Walker asked him about his autobiographical Edinburgh Festival Fringe show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 27th July 2014The Romesh Ranganathan extended interview
The last twelve months have been incredible for Romesh Ranganathan. He won the prestigious Leicester Mercury New Act Award 2013 and his critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut show was nominated for Best Newcomer Award 2013. He talks to Martin Walker about fame, the Fringe and touring with Seann Walsh and Ricky Gervais.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2014The Jenan Younis three minute interview
Does modern life anger you? This Edinburgh Festival fringe you can join surgeon Jenan Younis on one person's journey to finding inner peace. You can meet a plethora of characters including a Russian white van man, shabby chic Kirsty, Samira the South London rudette and more. Sit back and be masterclassed... in A Masterclass in Anger Management.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2014The Greg Proops three minute interview
Greg Proops is a stand-up comic from San Francisco, who now lives in Hollywood. He is best known in the UK for his unpredictable appearances on Channel 4's inprov show, Whose Line is it Anyway? Martin Walker asks about his Edinburgh reunion with Clive Anderson, but his first question concerns Greg's Fringe show, The Smartest Man in the World.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2014The Paul G Raymond three minute interview
Paul G Raymond is one half of sketch duo, In Cahoots. Their debut show was a word of mouth hit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year. Now in 2014, Paul and his partner, Luke Manning are back In Cahoots: Some Like It Hoots. Martin Walker talks to Paul via email.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2014The Lucy Beaumont three minute interview
The winner of the BBC New Comedy Award, Chortle Best Newcomer and star of BBC Three's Live at the Electric, Lucy Beaumont presents her hugely anticipated debut show at the Edinburgh Festival fringe, We Can Twerk it Out.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2014The Tom Shillue three minute interview
One of the best comedy storytellers in the US, Tom Shillue has put together a new show, Impossible especially for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Surprised that Tom had never played in the UK, Daniel Kitson recommended him...
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2014The Tiff Stevenson three minute interview
In 2012, Tiff Stevenson was awarded Stutter's Spirit of the Fringe. In 2013 she had an operation on her tongue, drank Everyday Vodka and spent too much time arguing on forums. In Optimist, her new show for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Tiff explores the possibility of optimism...
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2014The ​Peter Morey three minute interview
Peter Morey is The Live Scriber. He illustrates the words of comedians such as Al Murray, Tony Law, Marcus Brigstocke and Phil Kay, turning their thoughts, quips and comments into inter-connected, quick-fire cartoons. He tells Martin walker about his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2014