Press clippings
Tim Harding's comedy diary
Call me an auteurist, but there's something quite satisfying about a takeover event, where a particular artist or group commandeers a venue for a bit to put on a run of shows.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 8th March 2024Joz Norris, Benjamin Alborough, John-Luke Roberts to record specials
Go Faster Stripe is to record a series of comedy specials at Moth Club on Sunday 16th July. Joz Norris, Ben Target, John-Luke Roberts, Benjamin Alborough and Sean Morley are involved.
British Comedy Guide, 10th May 2023Luminaries of Lockdown: part one
We have now handed out the last of our Chortle Awards for 2021 for the Legends Of Lockdown. But what was clear from the almost 8,000 suggestions we received was the vast range of comedians and producers working to create comedy during the pandemic. More than we could possibly honour with the accolades. So today and tomorrow we highlight some of the other streaming gigs, social media feeds, podcasts and more who have done so much to provide laughs over the past 12 months.
Chortle, 29th March 2021How stand-ups swapped the Fringe for Twitch
There has been a huge comedy boom on the gaming platform, enabling acts such as Bilal Zafar to gain creative control and reach new audiences.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 12th January 2021The male comics standing up for #metoo
The world of stand-up has been rocked by allegations of sexual harassment and assault - and finally some men in the industry are vowing to tackle it.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 27th October 2020Sean Morley interview
Sean Morley talks inciting the socialist revolution through podcasting and Mandatory Redistribution Party.
Blizzard Comedy, 3rd April 2020Manchester's tough crowds make comedians sizzle
Amateur nights, 'chaos energy' and jokes about yeast ... Our writer continues her UK comedy tour and discovers Mancunians' appetite for the alternative.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 8th March 2020Malcolm Hardee Awards 2019 nominations
Charles Quarterman, Jimmy Slim & Lewis Blomfield, Joz Norris, Legs, President Obonjo and Sean Morley are amongst the nominees for the Malcolm Hardee Awards 2019.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2019Our top ten picks of week 2 at the Fringe 2019
The Fringe is well underway now as we approach the end of the second week, so here are our Top Ten we've seen this week!
2Northdown, 12th August 2019Fringe 2019: 12 best comedy shows
Here for the lols? From buzzy newcomers to stand-up giants, these are the best comedy shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2019.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 1st August 2019