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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 2

Ola Labib Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ola Labib

Friday 27th September 2024

She's heading to the Women in Comedy festival, but who does Ola Labib think is the funniest man alive?

Rob Copland Live

Laugh Tracks: Rob Copland is hardcore. You know the score.

Wednesday 25th September 2024

He invented hardcore comedy moshpits in 2022; now Rob Copland's new show does the opposite. But is it true about his Blink 182 tattoo?

Runi Talwar Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Runi Talwar

Friday 20th September 2024

He's off to Wales but probably won't tell the dragon gag: Runi Talwar takes us through his live story.

Mark Thomas. Credit: Alex Brenner Live

Circuit Training: The Mark Thomas Back-to-Comedy Project

Tuesday 17th September 2024

He acted, went skint, and got back on the circuit - it's been quite a year for Mark Thomas, including a good few prisons. But how did we get on to pub kitchens and Pepsi & Shirlie?

Katie Norris Live

Random 8: Katie Norris

Tuesday 17th September 2024

Toilet technique, pyro-testicles and pimple tech: Katie Norris takes the ultimate test.

Emma Doran Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Emma Doran

Friday 13th September 2024

A tour, a book, a big dilemma - it's all happening for Emma Doran. Time to share her highs and lows.

Ian Stone. Credit: Elliot Minogue-Stone Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ian Stone

Friday 6th September 2024

He's off on a first ever UK tour, but why isn't Ian Stone in love with headlining?

Dima Watermelon Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Dima Watermelon

Friday 30th August 2024

In London with Ukrainian Dreams, Dima Watermelon recalls his comedy highs and lows.

Martin Angolo. Credit: Jim McCambridge Live

Random 8: Martin Angolo

Tuesday 20th August 2024

Currently making his Edinburgh Fringe debut, Martin Angolo talks Veronica Lake, Bugs Bunny and a bland kangaroo.

Collection of badges and flyers. Credit: Si Hawkins Fringe

Si Hawkins' Edinburgh Fringe 2024: The Comedy Section

Friday 16th August 2024

Si Hawkins reports back on the shows he watched at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, and some funny unexpected highlights from those rooms.

Abby Wambaugh. Credit: Marie Hald Live

Random 8: Abby Wambaugh

Tuesday 13th August 2024

French fries with Denzel Washington and a tense tram drama: Abby Wambaugh answers the great eight.

Tegan Verheul Fringe

Balls Etc: Tegan Verheul and the Fellowship of the Ring

Monday 12th August 2024

An undertaker, a hitman and a comedian go into a theatre bar - no joke, it's the set-up for Tegan Verheul's wrestling show. But which match does she reckon was 'a deeply moving piece of performance art?'.

Juliette Burton. Credit: Alexis Dubus Fringe

Rogue Pun: Juliette Burton is Going Rogue, hopefully

Monday 12th August 2024

Two new shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, and a heroic double life - Juliette Burton reveals her cosplay transformation.

Rhys Nicholson. Credit: Monika Pronk Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Rhys Nicholson

Friday 9th August 2024

Back at the Edinburgh Fringe - then off on tour - Rhys Nicholson recalls which Oscar-nominated Hollywood star purchased his merch.

Sumukhi Suresh. Credit: Aly White Live

Random 8: Sumukhi Suresh

Tuesday 6th August 2024

From India to Edinburgh, Sumukhi Suresh recalls gynaecology dreams, a Norway letdown and knee gore.

Graham Kay Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Graham Kay

Friday 2nd August 2024

He's just begun his first Fringe, but what is Ottawan wit Graham Kay craving most in Edinburgh?

Isobel Rogers Live

Random 8: Isobel Rogers

Tuesday 30th July 2024

As she eagerly awaits her Edinburgh Fringe debut, Isobel Rogers explains which Elton John song should be our new national anthem.

Steffan Alun Live

Random 8: Steffan Alun

Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Royal blood, sleazy magic and gory spuds - Steffan Alun takes the great eight.

Sharon Wanjohi Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Sharon Wanjohi

Friday 19th July 2024

Dog heckles, tricky mouse material and meowing: Sharon Wanjohi tells the tales.

Kaleidoscope 2024. Credit: Si Hawkins Live

Kaleidoscope 2024: Brian Blessed, Simon Amstell and more - up a hill

Tuesday 16th July 2024

The highest festival in London? It's up there. Si Hawkins reports back on a day in Alexandra Palace with Brian Blessed, Katie McLeod, Ahir Shah, Sophie Duker and Simon Amstell.

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