Martin Walker (II)
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 68
The Rob Deb three minute interview
Back in June 1994, Rob Deb was young and in love with stand-up. So the 18-year-old Robin began a voyage of comedy that lasted twenty years. So in 2014, his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show promises an alternative history of the last two decades of stand-up comedy.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Adam Riches three minute interview
Returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is Adam Riches. The 2011 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award winner is back with, according to the programme listing, 'a brand new hour of phenomenal bullshit'. Martin Walker finds out more.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Mark Silcox three minute interview
According to his website, Ex-scientist Mark Silcox works as a supply teacher in secondary schools. He has a 'no nonsense' approach to everything he does which puts off those around him, but he fails to understand why. Martin Walker asks about his debut Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Life in the Bus Lane.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Leo Kearse three minute interview
Leo Kearse may be the only comedian at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe who has lost part of their body in a shark attack. And we're almost certain that we won't meet anyone else who's been a backing dancer for David Icke at Wembley. Stand-up Comedy editor, Martin Walker asks Leo about his show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Nick Mohammed three minute interview
Nick Mohammed plays Malcolm in E4's new series Drifters and has featured in a host of TV comedies including Miranda, Uncle, and Hank Zipzer alongside Henry Winkler. He is currently writing Morning Has Broken for Channel 4 with Julia Davis. Somehow he has also found the time to bring a new live show, Mr. Swallow - The Musical, to his year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Michael Downey three minute interview
They say 'write about what you know', so Irish comedian Michael Downey decided to write about being blue, because he's experienced all its shades. Martin Walker chats via email to an almost accidental comedian about his new Edinburgh Festival Fringe show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Peter Antoniou three minute interview
Peter Antoniou is The 'Psychic' Comedian, or Comedium if you prefer. The enfant terrible of stand-up comedy and side show entertainment, Peter brings his unique skills to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Martin Walker finds out more.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Amanda Kelleher three minute interview
Appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year is the beautifully titled comedy Mean Things I Did to My Sister (and Other Lessons I've Learned). A live band joins Amanda Kelleher on stage for what promises to be a riotous trip down memory lane. Martin Walker finds out more.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Andy de la Tour three minute interview
After a twenty year pause from stand-up, Andy de la Tour went to New York to rediscover his comedy roots. Stand-Up or Die in New York is the story of what happened. Andy was last in Edinburgh 30 years ago with Rik Mayall and Ben Elton. Now he's back.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014The Nicholas Coyle three minute interview
Nick Coyle is an Australian writer, director and performer. He arrives at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of an alternative comedy package produced by the London Comedy club, The Invisible Dot. If your favourite acts are Simon Munnery, Josie Long and Stewart Lee, The Dot is where you go to watch your comedy.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014