Martin Walker (II)
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 91
The Iain Stirling three minute interview
Edinburgh born Iain Stirling is a BAFTA nominated kids TV presenter and stand-up comedian. He's currently performing club sets across the country as well as occasionally treating audiences to last year's smash Edinburgh show 'At Home'. Martin Walker had the pleasure to get to know a fellow Hibs football fan.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 15th April 2014The Janey Godley three minute interview
Janey Godley is busy. She's a full time comedian and playwright, blogger, actor, podcaster, mother and bestselling author, but she's probably best known outside her native Scotland as a regular on BBC Radio 4's Just a Minute. Billy Connolly once famously said she's, "a fucking great comedian". Martin Walker agrees.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th April 2014The Jen Brister three minute interview
In 2006 Jen Brister took her first one woman stand-up show, 'Me My Mum and I' up to the bright lights of the Edinburgh Fringe. It went quite well and she's been back there almost every year since. She performs live regularly across the world, she has worked with the likes of Russell Brand. She talks to Martin Walker from Melbourne, Australia.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th April 2014The Paul Foot three minute interview
Paul Foot is known for his wild and eccentric brand of stand-up comedy. Difficult to categorise, he has developed a cult following of fans known as the "Guild of Connoisseurs". This year he is performing in his tenth solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th April 2014Jake Lambert interview
Jake Lambert is a brand new stand-up comedian, quickly moving up through the ranks. He only started performing in 2013 but his undoubted talent has already been noticed by both audiences and comedy promoters.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 13th April 2014Luke Wright interview
Strictly speaking Luke Wright isn't a stand-up comedian - he's much more than that. An accomplished poet, broadcaster and blogger, his lively performances mix poetry, politics and comedy.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 13th April 2014Susan Murray interview
Back in 1998, Susan Murray won the first ever Jongleurs stand-up award. Since then she has built an extensive list of writing credits as well as a number of stage, TV and radio appearances. She's toured her one women stand up show nationally and internationally and is currently working on her next Edinburgh Fringe outing, Eyes Down For A Full Murray.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 13th April 2014Jessica McDermott interview
London based Jessica McDermott graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 2008. Her most recent project, Females of the Fringe, features thirty-two women comedians and documents their opinions on gender and comedy. The book includes Sarah Millican, Susan Calman, Lucy Porter, Zoe Lyons and is out later this year.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 13th April 2014David Mills interview
In 2011 David Mills won the Hackney Empire New Act competition, one of the most coveted awards in stand-up comedy. His show The Gospel Truth was a highlight of last year's Edinburgh Fringe, and he is now taking it to the Udderbelly on London's Southbank. But what is the show is all about?
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 13th April 2014The Jake Lambert three minute interview
Jake Lambert is a brand new Stand-Up comedian, quickly moving up through the ranks. He only started performing in 2013 but his undoubted talent has already been noticed by both audiences and comedy promoters. Martin Walker grabbed a quick word.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 9th April 2014