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Comedy: the best stand-up gigs and tours in autumn 2015
Profiles of the shows from Kevin Bridges, Mark Thomas, Sam Simmons, Katherine Ryan, Trevor Noah, Joseph Morpurgo, Harry & Paul, Kieran Hodgson, Vic & Bob, Bridget Christie, Daphne and Sara Pascoe.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th September 2015British comedians set up UK Comedy Guild trade union
After endless disputes over non-payment, sexism and exploitation, leading players such as Sara Pascoe have joined forces to stamp out funny business.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 22nd July 2015Latitude review: Sara Pascoe
She might have been on in the middle of the afternoon rather than headlining, but a roar went up when Sara Pascoe was introduced.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th July 2015Interview: Sara Pascoe
The outspoken standup talks about teenage bad behaviour, panel shows and the 'stubborn' iPhone pest who inspired her Manchester international festival show.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th July 2015Radio Times review
The sixth year of Channel 4's admirable fundraising drive for Great Ormond Street Hospital. If you're an avid and knowledgeable fan of any of these acts, this might not be the best environment in which to see them, since there are an awful lot to get through. But to take the temperature of live comedy right now and see who's at the top of their game or on the up, it's ideal.
The really big names are led by Alan Carr, Michael McIntyre and Jack Dee, with Aisling Bea, Sara Pascoe and Katherine Ryan among the others to look out for. Also on the bill is sharp, politically astute South African stand-up Trevor Noah, getting in a UK gig while he can before he takes over the hallowed Daily Show in the US.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 7th June 2015Q&A: Sara Pascoe
In the lead up to our big Standard Issue Stands Up For Comic Relief gig on Monday 11 May at the Lyric, Shaftesbury Avenue, we're asking each of our line-up a few questions. Today, it's the frank, fact-loving and hilarious Sara Pascoe.
Standard Issue, 9th May 2015Sara Pascoe interview
Sara Pascoe wears her feminist heart on her sleeve. Her combination of feminism, jokes and brilliantly off-kilter perspectives make the comedy world a better place.
Standard Issue, 7th May 2015Sara Pascoe nominated for major award
Sara Pascoe has been nominated for the Times/South Bank Breakthrough Award.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th May 2015Radio Times review
If you like Russell Howard but are a little tired of his Good News shtick then it's good news (if you'll excuse the repetition) for you, as this new series sees him return to more traditional stand-up which is where he really shines. Highlights from his set include an unexpected greeting from an old lady and an oddly intense masseuse - not to mention pointing out the fundamental lack of logic in being a racist football supporter.
There are a couple of tweaks to the stand-up format, though, which include Howard answering questions from the audience that range from tame to extremely odd and ultimately result in one toe-curlingly funny moment when the Bristolian comedian inadvertently insults an audience member to almost instant regret.
Here he's joined by Nish Kumar and Sara Pascoe - the latter of whom gets great comedic mileage out of a recent appearance on QI. We'll never look at Stephen Fry's face in quite the same way again...
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 29th April 2015Equity Comedians' Network formed
Comedians including Sara Pascoe have formed the Equity Comedians' Network to lobby for better conditions in the sector.
The Stage, 28th April 2015