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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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  • Writer, editor, journalist, photographer and reviewer

Si Hawkins features - page 27

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.

Julia Masli Live

Fringe dispatches

Tuesday 27th August 2019

More weird and wonderful comedy sightings at the world's biggest arts festival...

The Delightful Sausage. Image shows from L to R: Amy Gledhill, Chris Cantrill Live

Random 8: Fringe special

Tuesday 27th August 2019

We bring together a bunch of previous Random 8 contestants whose shows we thoroughly enjoyed at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Annie McGrath. Copyright: Ed Moore Live

Annie McGrath's Comeback is Special

Thursday 22nd August 2019

After a year off, Annie McGrath has people flocking to her hard-hitting free-fringe show, Shepherd.

Sid Singh Live

At the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe - Sid Singh is Inspiring

Tuesday 20th August 2019

He helped to beat Donald Trump. Now Sid Singh is spreading the word to Edinburgh Fringe audiences.

Jayne Edwards Live

Random 8: Jayne Edwards (aka Top Bodybuilder Brian)

Tuesday 20th August 2019

She's at the Edinburgh Fringe with a hench man, but what was Jayne Edwards' heroic sporting high point?

Carl Donnelly Live

Carl Donnelly is the Ringmaster

Sunday 18th August 2019

This year we see a fresh new side to Carl Donnelly - his excellent new show is in the round, and tackles some hefty issues.

Ali Brice Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ali Brice

Friday 16th August 2019

Celebrating his 10-year Fringeaversary with a show about a bin, Ali Brice recalls the fateful night of the Farkleharzen.

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