Martin Walker (II)
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Press clippings Page 78
The Chris Joyce three minute interview
Chris Joyce is Medway, Kent's foremost six foot six musical comedian. Having been a regular on the London circuit since 2013, Chris specialises in musical comedy, with performances that offer everything from tongue-in-cheek ballads, to raw Kentish hip-hop. He talks to Martin Walker about this year's Edinburgh Fringe appearances.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The Alex Smith three minute interview
Alex Smith's mix of laser sharp observations and cleverly crafted comedy songs have helped him rapidly climb the stand-up circuit ladder. Martin Walker asks what he's up to this year at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The Dan Lees three minute interview
Dan Lees can be seen in various guises on London's alternative comedy and cabaret circuits. At last year's Edinburgh Festival he appeared in Victor Brainchild and Mystic Maud Explain Everything and Pekka and Strangebones Comedy Showpeice who also performed at the Glastonbury Festival. Martin Walker wonders what he's doing this year.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The David Jesudason three minute interview
The Comedy Store King Gong winner and Comedy Cafe New Act winner David Jesudason, explains to Martin Walker why his dad says things like: 'Now that we own Afghanistan why can't we get them in the Commonwealth Games? They'd be good at the shooting events'.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 24th June 2014The Vikki Stone three minute interview
Vikki Stone is a comedian, actress, DJ, singer, newspaper columnist and musician. Since debuting in 2011, her mix of stand up and musical comedy shows have been massive Edinburgh Fringe hits, selling out year on year. She also hosts her own weekly show on subscription comedy station, Fubar radio. Martin Walker asks, 'what next?'
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 23rd June 2014Aidan Killian interview
Aidan Killian has a reputation for finding the funny in difficult places. At the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe he discusses the human stories behind the Holy Trinity of Whistle Blowers, Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden. Aidan explains to Martin Walker how he does it.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 23rd June 2014The Rachel Fairburn three minute interview
Misery loves company. Which is just as well, as at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe Rachel Fairburn will be bringing her own brand of dark humour and melancholy to the masses. Martin Walker enjoys his chat with a future star.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 22nd June 2014The Tom Holmes three minute interview
According to his website, Tom Holmes first got into stand-up comedy in July 2011 and has done spots all over London and the South East, most recently headlining nights. Apparently he gets mistaken for a member of staff every time he's in JD Sports. Martin Walker asks about his new Fringe Show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 22nd June 2014Ahir Shah interview
Unlike many comics who encounter parental disapproval, Ahir Shah's father actually urged his son to take up stand-up comedy - while still at school. Post university, he's still at it and doing rather well. Ahir talks Murphy, Kitson and smug vegetarians with Martin Walker.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 22nd June 2014Conor Drum interview
Comedian Conor Drum may be getting older, but he's not growing up. "At 33 I'm single, I live in a basement in London, I have a fake ball and I temp. At last there's Tinder...if only I could get it to work." Broadway Baby Stand Up comedy editor, Martin Walker, asks the questions.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 22nd June 2014