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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 26

Tania Edwards. Copyright: Idil Sukan Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Tania Edwards

Friday 11th October 2019

As she gears up for the Laugh Till it Hurts fundraiser, Tania Edwards recalls one of comedy's most traumatic crisp packets.

Ed Byrne. Copyright: Idil Sukan Live

Ed Byrne interview

Tuesday 8th October 2019

His new show's getting good reviews, but he's got a system for the bad ones. Meanwhile he's using the kids as a device, and his Tweets are full of mountaintop scenes. Has Ed Byrne worked out the unlikely secret to long-term stand-up success?

Margot Przymierska. Copyright: Bartek Warzecha Live

Random 8: Margot Przymierska

Tuesday 8th October 2019

Her wedding show does its first English/Polish double-header soon - but which tank-man was Margot Przymierska's early inspiration?

Stewart Francis Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Stewart Francis

Friday 4th October 2019

He's heading off Into the Punset - the last show ever is in December - but can Stewart Francis remember where it all began?

Richard Herring Live

Random 8: Richard Herring

Tuesday 1st October 2019

Pompeii! Barbados! Lots of fancy US hotels! Richard Herring is going to none of those places on his RHLSTP tour - but they all crop up here.

Zach Zucker. Copyright: Dylan Woodley Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Zach Zucker

Friday 27th September 2019

He's spawned a monster with Jack Tucker, but how many walkouts did Zach Zucker add up in Adelaide?

Image shows from L to R: Eddie Argos, Michael Legge, Tony Slattery Features

Michael Legge and Tony Slattery are Rock 'n' Roll Superheros

Thursday 26th September 2019

Why are Michael Legge and Tony Slattery wearing unforgiving spandex with the rock band Art Brut? All will be revealed...

NextUp Online

Next up on NextUp, the Netflix of UK stand-up

Tuesday 24th September 2019

Online stand-up streaming platform NextUp has an exciting line-up of content planned for the autumn, and - if you act before Friday - you can join the likes of James Acaster in owning part of the company via its crowdfunding campaign.

Tiernan Douieb. Copyright: Gary Jones Live

Random 8: Tiernan Douieb

Tuesday 24th September 2019

He talks politics to kids, and podcasts about it for adults, but which Play School veteran would he choose as our next Prime Minister?

John-Luke Roberts Live

John-Luke Roberts interview

Monday 23rd September 2019

Late in the Edinburgh Fringe we hunkered down with John-Luke Roberts to talk about his splendidly-crafted but stupidly-named new show - now on tour - plus TV writing, tricky audience sizes, Izzard, Python, his early stuff, his awkward stuff, and that surprising award snub last year.

Sally-Anne Hayward. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Sally-Anne Hayward

Friday 20th September 2019

She's about to head out on tour with Hayley Ellis - but what's that about eye masks and a Shewee?

Katy Brand Live

Random 8: Katy Brand

Tuesday 17th September 2019

She's hosting the Funny Women Final, and written a book about Dirty Dancing - but what did Katy Brand make of the musical?

Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Heathcliff O'Malley Live

On the Road, to the Maxx, with Shappi Khorsandi

Monday 16th September 2019

As her UK tour rolls into Soho Theatre, Circuit Training finds Shappi Khorsandi in a high street store, actively juggling life and comedy. It's a balance that wasn't really working before her big TV break - but this show celebrates those circuit days. Although that I'm A Celebrity windfall was clearly handy too...

Laurence Clark. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Laurence Clark

Friday 13th September 2019

Back on tour and with a new play also in the bag, Laurence Clark takes us through his highs and lows.

Juliet Meyers Live

Random 8: Juliet Meyers

Tuesday 10th September 2019

The queen of quadruped-related stand-up comedy, Juliet Meyers recently discovered a King of Comedy-related relation, too.

Andrew Bird Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Andrew Bird

Friday 6th September 2019

He's flying into Biggleswade next week - but why was Andrew Bird marched from the building in Brum?

Liam Bannigan. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth Live

Random 8: Liam Bannigan

Tuesday 3rd September 2019

A grateful graduate of the Leicester Comedy Festival's Circuit Breaker scheme, Liam Bannigan reveals Mariah Carey's words of whispered wisdom.

Image shows from L to R: Aditi Mittal, Sumit Anand Live

From Scotland to Soho: Indian stand-ups take UK stages

Friday 30th August 2019

Fresh from a busy August at the Edinburgh Fringe, Sumit Anand and Aditi Mittal take a break for BCG's questions before heading to the Soho Theatre.

Liza Treyger Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Liza Treyger

Friday 30th August 2019

Athens! Amsterdam! Southend-on-Sea! Liza Treyger will definitely remember her debut European tour.

Image shows from L to R: Raphael Wakefield, Lou Sanders, Sam Nicoresti Live

Si Hawkins' Fringe Aftermath

Thursday 29th August 2019

Our stand-up editor had a wet and often wild few weeks in Scotland.

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