Sharon Lougher
- Reviewer and journalist
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Henning Wehn says it'll be alright despite Brexit
'Someone who lived through the Dresden bombings will be going, "That's nothing!"' says cheery German comedian Henning Wehn, who has swung by Metro's local to reassure us that, despite a continually messy Brexit, everything is gonna be alright. 'I've lived through the Berlin Wall coming down -- by comparison Brexit really seems insignificant.'
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 11th February 2019Comedy review: Doug Stanhope
Doug Stanhope's an uncompromising light in the darkness.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 12th June 2018Tim Key review
Teasing Key unlocks door but never quite lets you in.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 23rd October 2017Joel Dommett Live review
The problem is that he's stretched a tight, hour-long set into a too-thin two hours, presumably to meet the interval-based demands of his venues.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 27th September 2017Alex Horne - The Horne Section interview
Fun is guaranteed [with The Horne Section] - the decidedly non-musical Horne plays hectoring frontman to a group of musical pals as they inject a shot in the arm to the musical comedy genre. Some songs are one-liners in themselves, some soundtrack jokes, some just delightfully absurd. It all sits just the right side of shambolic.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 20th September 2017Andrew Maxwell interview
Andrew Maxwell on the Edinburgh Fringe and performing his latest hour, Showtime!
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 10th August 2017Expert advice on the Edinburgh Fringe
Comics on other comics.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 25th July 2017Andy Parsons: I've never really liked Mock The Week
Andy Parsons promotes the TV broadcast of his Slacktivist show. He admits he doesn't enjoy filming Mock The Week.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 13th March 2014Mark Thomas: My mum's given up on me growing out of it
Comedian and activist Mark Thomas is back to doing what he does best - agitating for change.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 20th February 2014Jonny Sweet: My nickname was Gimpy at school
"I must say, I'm fed up of playing these slightly wet poshos," laughs Jonny Sweet, whose career to date has seen him frequently assume the persona of wet posho. "I think it's about time I was given a gun for something or an action film. I always thought I was going to be plucked from university into the secret service anyway - I'm still waiting for the call."
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 14th February 2014