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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 30

Adam Riches Live

Adam Riches interview

Thursday 18th April 2019

He's finally going on tour, eight years after winning the Edinburgh Comedy Award. But why is the West End now calling Adam Riches?

Eleanor Conway Live

Random 8: Eleanor Conway

Tuesday 16th April 2019

Sinister TV types, comforting toilets and a disastrous text: Walk of Shame's Eleanor Conway reveals all.

Joanne McNally Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Joanne McNally

Friday 12th April 2019

She had a big First Gig and her Worst Gig may have kick-started a divorce: Joanne McNally jogs some memories.

Chris McCausland. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

Random 8: Chris McCausland

Tuesday 9th April 2019

Scouse expressions, senseless journeys and Genghis Khan: Chris McCausland takes the eight-question test.

Demetri Martin Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Demetri Martin

Friday 5th April 2019

He's one of America's finest stand-ups, but which gig was "an unprecedented mix of surprise, rejection, failure and confusion"? Demetri Martin spills the beans.

Lee Minora Live

Random 8: Lee Minora

Tuesday 2nd April 2019

Flying in for this weekend's The Sick Of The Fringe festival, Lee Minora talks pee-seats, presidential candidates and handguns in restrooms.

Gyles Brandreth Live

Gyles Brandreth interview

Saturday 30th March 2019

He took eyebrow-acting lessons from Roger Moore, became a jumper-clad TV presenter then a high-ranking whip in John Major's government, where he changed marriage forever. Now Gyles Brandreth is on tour, but one topic is off the table. "If I mention Brexit during the show I give everybody their money back."

Tom Lucy Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Tom Lucy

Friday 29th March 2019

He's young, clever and full of endeavour: but how was Tom Lucy deflated by one devious old comic?

Davina Bentley Live

Random 8: Davina Bentley

Tuesday 26th March 2019

The sometime host of Pope's Addiction Clinic has a hankering for hot-dad lounge chairs.

Kathryn Mather. Copyright: Adrian Tauss Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Kathryn Mather

Friday 22nd March 2019

Comedy's finest saw-wielding TARDIS-welder, Kathryn Mather has some useful tips for regular travellers.

Andy Hamilton. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

Random 8: Andy Hamilton

Tuesday 19th March 2019

He's written top stuff for TV, radio and the silver screen - but why didn't Andy Hamilton walk out of Titanic?

Sean McLoughlin Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Sean McLoughlin

Friday 15th March 2019

The stand-up superstars' favourite tour guy, Sean McLoughlin, talks us through a lengthy post-gig walk of shame.

Faye Treacy Live

Random 8: Faye Treacy

Tuesday 12th March 2019

Musician turned comic turned radio presenter Faye Treacy once danced for Rod Stewart and nearly died in Tobago. But which was worse?

Bread & Geller. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Bloomer, Ellie Ross Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Bread & Geller

Friday 8th March 2019

Ellie Ross from the self-rising Bread & Geller recalls the day Beyoncé and Bastille soundtracked a debacle.

Adam Riches Live

Adam Riches interview

Wednesday 6th March 2019

The award-winning character comic is bringing The Lone Dueller to London's Soho Theatre in mid-March. It's origin story involves a cardboard theatre, some infuriatingly unresponsive 'actors' and a rival swordsmith.

Eva Von Schnippisch. Stephanie Ware Live

Random 8: Eva Von Schnippisch

Tuesday 5th March 2019

Who wields an invisibility kimono, a gun-shaped self-pleasure stick and some sehr gut showstoppers? Step forward our deeply-embedded double-agent, Eva von Schnippisch.

The Stand Up Sketch Show. George Lewis Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: George Lewis

Friday 1st March 2019

Stockport's George Lewis is now a stalwart of ITV2's The Stand Up Sketch Show - sometimes naked. And sometimes he has fruit in his trousers.

Stephen Frizzle Live

Random 8: Friz Frizzle

Tuesday 26th February 2019

Hit melody parody performer Friz Frizzle has a niche Keane/Queen gag, loves a Wogan single and once had a wee with Feeder.

Myq Kaplan. Copyright: Mindy Tucker Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Myq Kaplan

Friday 22nd February 2019

New York wordsmith Myq Kaplan once endured a tricky support slot for KC and the Sunshine Band. Did he Give It Up?

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

Gig Report: Leicester Comedy Festival 2019

Thursday 21st February 2019

Our stand-up editor made a whistle-stop trip to the Leicester Comedy Festival, saw eight shows, and a bit of everything.

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