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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Angela Barnes. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

Random 8: Angela Barnes

Tuesday 25th February 2025

Band Aid, Beryl the Peril, and the Battle of Hastings: Angela Barnes tackles the ultimate eight-question test.

Jena Friedman Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Jena Friedman

Friday 21st February 2025

Back in London with her most personal show yet, Jena Friedman plays us the greatest toddler heckle, ever.

Alwin Solanky Live

Random 8: Alwin Solanky

Tuesday 18th February 2025

What do Richard Dawkins, Jane Goodall and Jurassic Park 3 have in common? They all appear in Alwin Solanky's pre-Leicester ruminations.

Lauren Pattison. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Lauren Pattison

Friday 14th February 2025

Heading to Leicester and beyond, Lauren Pattison talks headline joy, back-row aggro, and the most torturous train story you've ever heard.

Sarah Roberts. Credit: Raphaël Neal Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Sarah Roberts

Friday 7th February 2025

On the silk road with Silkworm, Sarah Roberts recalls the night of a crem and chips.

John Norris. Credit: Alan Michnoff Live

Random 8: Mr Chonkers

Tuesday 4th February 2025

He's back, back, back, on a British tour. But how did John Norris become Mr Chonkers? And where does he dream of ending up?

Alice Fraser Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Alice Fraser

Friday 31st January 2025

As her new book heads to the shelves and on tour, Alice Fraser reveals ups, downs and a horrific sausage party.

Demi Adejuyigbe Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Demi Adejuyigbe

Friday 24th January 2025

Backflipping to London's Soho Theatre this week, Demi Adejuyigbe offers some cautionary tales about superstar-based material.

Chelsea Birkby. Credit: Esme Buxton Live

Random 8: Chelsea Birkby

Tuesday 21st January 2025

Off on a debut tour, Chelsea Birkby relives childhood Chicago chagrin, quotes Albert Camus, and explains her 'monster muscle'.

Alexandra Haddow Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Alexandra Haddow

Friday 17th January 2025

Off on a debut tour, Alexandra Haddow explains her aversion to Aldershot.

Kate Cheka Live

Random 8: Kate Cheka

Tuesday 14th January 2025

Funny Women winner Kate Cheka hits Soho then tours - let's hope there are no awkward pre-run protuberances this time.

Hold On To Your Butts. Image shows left to right: Laurence Pears, Jack Baldwin. Credit: Mark Senior Features

Rogue Pun: Big beasts, small cast - Jurassic Park pastiche Hold On To Your Butts bestrides the UK

Friday 10th January 2025

Huge dinosaurs recreated by two actors and a foley artist - how did Jurassic Park parody Hold On To Your Butts get off the ground?

Claudia Trentino Live

Random 8: Claudia Trentino

Tuesday 7th January 2025

The recently crowned New (Old) Act of the Year, Claudia Trentino talks Potter snubs, love via the Yellow Pages and why Strictly may never call.

Jason Barnett Features

Rogue Pun: Jason Barnett on working with Sigourney, and Mathew Horne, in The Tempest

Tuesday 7th January 2025

He's working with Sigourney Weaver - and Mathew Horne - in The Tempest. But which role does Jason Barnett still get shouts about?

Cerys Bradley Live

Random 8: Cerys Bradley

Tuesday 17th December 2024

With Weirdos' panto and an ambitious solo show upcoming, why is Cerys Bradley launching an urgent BCG appeal - for crisps?

Gavin Webster Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Gavin Webster

Friday 13th December 2024

He's put a band together this Christmas, but what are Gavin Webster's festive highs and lows?

Amy Mason. Credit: Lucy Ridges Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Amy Mason

Friday 6th December 2024

Starting 2025 with a debut stand-up tour, Amy Mason takes us back to where it all began.

Terry Wogan Screams Live

Random 8: Terry Wogan

Tuesday 3rd December 2024

He's back - having apparently possessed the comedian Ben Alborough - and now Terry Wogan tackles London's Soho Theatre. And our random questions.

Alfie Brown Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Alfie Brown

Friday 29th November 2024

Bad year; good show. Alfie Brown takes us back through his highs and lows.

Craig Campbell Live

Random 8: Craig Campbell

Tuesday 26th November 2024

Heading to Scotland on tour, Craig Campbell talks bikes, crabs and a brash young comedy legend.

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