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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 10

Cerys Bradley. Copyright: Miranda Holms Features

Balls Etc: Cerys Bradley is Having a Good Try

Tuesday 9th August 2022

Track fails, happy turnovers and a Fringe fanzine - Cerys Bradley talks us through the new show Sportsperson.

Markus Birdman Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Markus Birdman

Friday 5th August 2022

Back at the Edinburgh Fringe with a dramatic new show, Markus Birdman wings us through his gig history.

Crizards. Copyright: Rebecca Need-Menear Live

Random 8: Crizards

Tuesday 2nd August 2022

Moseying into Edinburgh with Cowboys, Crizards recount a sinister Bugs, warm Blunkett and a bad belly laugh.

Standon Calling 2022 Live

Absolutely Staggering, at Standon Calling

Sunday 31st July 2022

Can you still enjoy a boutique festival with a recently-broken toe?

2022 cast members of Sh!t-faced Shakespeare. Copyright: Rah Petherbridge Live

Random 8: Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet

Tuesday 26th July 2022

Currently mounting Romeo and Juliet in London's West End, the cast of Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare recall crisp trauma and a gimp getaway.

Ed Patrick Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ed Patrick

Friday 22nd July 2022

He's got a new book and an Edinburgh show, both called Catch Your Breath, but why was Ed Patrick inspired by a scissor-wielding Ross Noble?

Ania Magliano Live

Random 8: Ania Magliano

Tuesday 5th July 2022

Before her Ventnor and Edinburgh Fringe shows, Ania Magliano waxes lyrical about a historic homburg and mighty Boots.

Melissa Stephens Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Melissa Stephens

Friday 1st July 2022

From big US TV to a debacle on NYE, Melissa Stephens talks us through her swings and roundabouts.

Operation Mincemeat starring SpitLip. Image shows left to right: Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, David Cumming, Zoë Roberts, Jak Malone. Credit: Matt Crockett Live

Random 8: David Cumming from Operation Mincemeat

Tuesday 21st June 2022

With Operation Mincemeat wowing crowds and critics, co-creator David Cumming talks gramophone envy, Gatiss adjacence and a soggy Tamagotchi.

Matt Forde Features

Matt Forde: Which Footballer Are You?

Friday 10th June 2022

He's crossing the footy/political streams by talking politics with Gary Neville, but which England full-back is Matt Forde's spirit animal?

Sid Singh Live

Random 8: Sid Singh

Tuesday 7th June 2022

Heading back to the Edinburgh Fringe, Sid Singh gets almost teary about a tiny keyboard.

Chelsea Birkby Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Chelsea Birkby

Friday 3rd June 2022

With several fringes forthcoming, Chelsea Birkby explains why her mum might not be invited.

Andy Smart. Copyright: Steve Best Live

Waves of Laughter: Cruising with the Comedy Store Players

Wednesday 1st June 2022

Fancy a comedy-themed getaway? Then prepare for a treat. From 24th June to July 1st, Princess Cruises are launching their Comedy Stars themed cruise. Ahead of the trip, we talk to Comedy Store Players regular Andy Smart.

Aruhan Galieva Live

Random 8: Aruhan Galieva

Tuesday 24th May 2022

An alumnus of Doctor Who, Black Mirror and now the Brighton Fringe, Aruhan Galieva talks idolising Isy and an astrology apology.

Jenan Younis Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Jenan Younis

Friday 20th May 2022

The first Weapons of Mass Hilarity festival happens over the jubilee weekend: founder Jenan Younis tells us how she got there.

Yulia Pylyavskaya Live

Random 8: Yulia Pylyavskaya

Tuesday 17th May 2022

From Kyiv to London via Catalonia, Ukrainian comedian Yulia Pylyavskaya takes the eight-question challenge.

Amy Matthews. Amy Matthews Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Amy Matthews

Friday 13th May 2022

Gearing up for Standon Calling, Amy Matthews talks curry/comedy crises, big flightless burgers and the joys of Monkey Barreling.

Paul Kerensa Live

Random 8: Paul Kerensa

Tuesday 10th May 2022

He's currently touring the BBC's lesser-told origin story, but why is Paul Kerensa jazz-club jealous?

Brandon Wardell Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Brandon Wardell

Friday 22nd April 2022

With a UK debut coming soon, Brandon Wardell walks us through his ups and downs across the pond.

Gill Sims Live

Random 8: Gill Sims

Tuesday 19th April 2022

From stage door trauma to otter envy, Why Mummy Drinks author Gill Sims takes the eight question test.

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