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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 30

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.

Adam Kay Live

Adam Kay interview

Wednesday 20th February 2019

Adam Kay's extraordinary medical memoir has sold more than a million. Now he's on a big-venue tour - and spreading a big, vital message.

Sean Morley. Copyright: BBC Live

Random 8: Sean Morley

Tuesday 19th February 2019

Touring and VAULTing very soon, Sean Morley talks bristling vehicles, loopy performance art and a tortured tour guide.

Richard Sandling Live

Rogue Pun: Zom-Coms, Zapped and a VHS Sanctuary, with Richard Sandling

Monday 18th February 2019

The Perfect Movie host celebrates 10 years of film-and-funnyperson crossovers.

Image shows from L to R: Katie Norris, Sinead Parker Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Norris & Parker

Friday 15th February 2019

How supportive is Sinead's dad? What happened with Bobby Davro on the boat? And why did they cut the Cumcano? Let's ask Katie Norris and Sinead Parker.

Robin Morgan Live

Random 8: Robin Morgan

Tuesday 12th February 2019

The recently-hitched Robin Morgan is going on tour, but will probably leave the camo cargo strides behind, this time.

Beth Vyse Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Beth Vyse

Friday 8th February 2019

Beth Vyse made comedy headlines by taking her baby on stage. But how did the public take her Netflix spoof Making a Marble Cake?

Paul F Taylor Online

Paul F Taylor interview

Wednesday 6th February 2019

Now streaming on NextUp, Paul F Taylor's special is stand-up, with an offstage twist.

Russell Hicks Live

Russell Hicks on comic books and novel comedy broadcasts

Tuesday 5th February 2019

Russell Hicks is an American comic who loves American comics. And now he's broadcasting himself across the multiverse from London.

Lou Sanders. Copyright: Idil Sukan Live

Random 8: Lou Sanders

Tuesday 5th February 2019

Bags packed for her first ever tour, Lou Sanders talks Zutons, futons and an aunt named Sue.

John Hastings. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: John Hastings

Friday 1st February 2019

Canada's top coastal-town-named comic wrestles with hostile promoters, hotel hair and his first chair.

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