British Comedy Guide

Martin Walker (II)

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Press clippings Page 81

The Pierre Novellie three minute interview

Hailing from South Africa, Pierre Novellie landed on UK shores back when he was still running around the schoolyard. In his Edinburgh show, Pierre Novellie is Mighty Peter he discusses his fascination with historic British civilizations, mythical giants, Medieval Welsh Law and yoghurt.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th June 2014

The Jonny Awsum three minute interview

After spending eight years doing a comedy apprenticeship - working as a barman in London's Chuckle Club

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th June 2014

The Paul F Taylor three minute interview

Tired of being a penniless comedian Paul F Taylor has taken drastic action to turn himself into a humourless money motivated workhorse. However, as Martin Walker discovers, underneath the facade a monster lies in wait...

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th June 2014

The Lloyd Langford three minute interview

Lloyd Langford is longing for simpler times. His new Edinburgh show finds him jesting about the new-fangled technologies that purport to make our lives easier, but quite often end up making things even more complicated.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th June 2014

The John Hastings extended interview

Although Canadian comic John Hastings has won copious amounts of awards on his home turf, frankly they mean nothing to us here, zilch. As a committed anglophile this wrangled him, so he decided become a successful comedian in the UK. John talks to Martin Walker about his show, John Hastings - Adventure.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th June 2014

The Rachel Parris three minute interview

The critically acclaimed musical comedian, Rachel Parris, appears at the Edinburgh Fringe for the second time, this year with her adventurous new show Live in Vegas. It features a new set of characters who present an alternative version of a glamorous Las Vegas show.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th June 2014

The John Fleming extended interview

Malcolm Hardee was a true original. A performer, a manager and a convicted car thief, he was one of the UK's very first alternative comedians. He died suddenly in January 2005 - whilst still in his 50's. For his one hundredth interview for Broadway Baby, Martin Walker talks to John Fleming about The Edinburgh Fringe, performing with Kate Copstick and keeping Malcolm's legacy alive.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th June 2014

Christian Talbot interview

Irish comedian, Christian Talbot tells comedy editor, Martin Walker, that whilst he's a big fan of Father Ted, he hates drinking Guinness. Turns out Christian is shite at being Irish.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th June 2014

The Ian Smith three minute interview

Martin Walker catches up with the lovely stand-up and actor Ian Smith. They discuss Ian's new Edinburgh Fringe show, Flappable, which is about uncertainty... or is it? Well yes, it is.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th June 2014

The Simon Evans three minute interview

Following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and a successful UK tour, Simon Evans - from Channel 4's Stand Up For the Week

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th June 2014

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