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Si Hawkins features - page 16

Matt Green Pro

Tune-Up, No. 2: Matt Green on lockdown material and keeping it unique

Tuesday 11th May 2021

In recent years stand-up Matt Green has moved into directing shows too, so seems the ideal chap to ask: how do you keep your stuff original, as so many acts return from the same dark place?

Glenn Wool. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Features

Glenn Wool: Which Sportsperson Are You?

Tuesday 11th May 2021

The Canadian comic channels a classic enforcer - and reveals why sports stars are so popular on panel shows.

Cally Beaton Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Cally Beaton

Friday 7th May 2021

It's careers and some tears on her unique new podcast, but what sent Cally Beaton on a wild emotional trek back to the car park?

Verona Rose Live

Random 8: Verona Rose

Tuesday 4th May 2021

She's revealing clandestine passions on ITV2's Secret Crush, but when did Verona Rose become over-attached to a keyring?

Alice Levine Live

Random 8: Alice Levine

Tuesday 27th April 2021

As she launches the big new British Scandal podcast, Alice Levine recalls run-ins with British comedy royalty and fashion-loving flying pests.

Katy Wix Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Katy Wix

Friday 23rd April 2021

With an upbringing-themed podcast and a new memoir on the shelves, Katy Wix takes a trip through her on-screen highs and lows.

Priya Hall Live

Random 8: Priya Hall

Tuesday 20th April 2021

Speed nan, sour cream cat and a cheesy danger castle: Priya Hall takes the eight-question challenge.

Image shows from L to R: Michael Cumming, Stewart Lee Live

Circuit Training: Isolation Conversations - Stewart Lee and Michael Cumming

Monday 19th April 2021

Cheered by rave reviews for their punk doc, King Rocker, Stewart Lee and Michael Cumming talk lockdown darkness, awkward legends, post-punk vs new comedy, Swells, Skinner, and the upside of ads and panel shows.

Russell Hicks. Copyright: David Geli Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Russell Hicks

Friday 16th April 2021

From onstage riffing to at-home disputing, Russell Hicks takes us through his gig history.

Georgina Thomas Live

Random 8: Georgina Thomas from Thick 'n' Fast

Tuesday 13th April 2021

As their governmental new play streams globally, Thick 'n' Fast's Georgina Thomas recalls the greatest late-night kebab grab of all time.

Lawrence Leung Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Lawrence Leung

Friday 9th April 2021

He's reading minds live from Melbourne in new show Connected, but why does Lawrence Leung owe a lot to one memory-challenged MC?

Grave New World. Stuart Laws. Copyright: Turtle Canyon Comedy Live

Random 8: Stuart Laws

Tuesday 6th April 2021

With his Grave New World now upon us, Stuart Laws recalls conference confusion, cetaceous cruising and an excruciating kiss.

Image shows from L to R: Jayde Adams, Jeremy Hardy, Dane Baptiste, Rosie Jones Live

Five Years of First Gig Worst Gig - Part 2

Friday 2nd April 2021

It's our second jog through the FGWG archives, five years on, starring Rosie Jones, Jeremy Hardy, Natalie Haynes, Dane Baptiste, Jen Kirkman and many more.

Loyiso Gola Live

Random 8: Loyiso Gola

Tuesday 30th March 2021

His landmark Netflix special is streaming now, but why would Loyiso Gola like to emulate a bit of Brad Pitt's career?

Tim Key Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Tim Key

Friday 26th March 2021

He graces the Best Medicine Gala on Saturday and has birthed a lovely new book, but why did Tim Key once go Bubka-like in Kilkenny?

Sarah Pearce Live

Random 8: Sarah Pearce

Tuesday 23rd March 2021

Comedian, therapist and co-founder of this week's Best Medicine Festival, Sarah Pearce talks triffids, trains and the origin of takeaways.

Juliet Meyers Pro

Tune-Up, No. 1: Juliet Meyers on the Rules of Refreshing Your Set

Monday 22nd March 2021

With live stand-up set to return, we're getting trade secrets from the experts. First up, Juliet Meyers on whether good material has a tell-by date.

Zahra Barri Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Zahra Barri

Friday 19th March 2021

What's the worst football club in the world? The one Zahri Barri once did comedy at. She takes us through the live highs and lows.

Lloyd Griffith Features

Lloyd Griffith on life in Ted Lasso's ensemble, footy fantasies and saving his tour

Thursday 18th March 2021

His stand-up and singing were scuppered but Ted Lasso and It's A Sin stepped in, and now Lloyd Griffith's tour is back on track. But why is he in 19 fantasy football leagues?

Jo Caulfield Live

Random 8: Jo Caulfield

Tuesday 16th March 2021

What links Alice Cooper, David Cassidy and John Lewis? Jo Caulfield takes our eight-question quiz.

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