British Comedy Guide
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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 32

Ray Bradshaw. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ray Bradshaw

Thursday 15th November 2018

The man behind Deaf Comedy Fam, Ray Bradshaw recalls silent heckles, elderly trees and the RAF.

Nathan Lang. Copyright: Claire Ford Live

Random 8: Nathan Lang

Tuesday 13th November 2018

Nathan Lang is in a film, having a baby, running a benefit gig and leaving Britain this month. Still, his banana should be safe.

Paul Currie. Copyright: Si Hawkins / Hazelgee Live

Paul Currie's Never Ending Story

Saturday 10th November 2018

We grabbed the irrepressible Paul Currie after a memorable show in Galway to talk fantasy films, sci-fi themes and his upcoming London gig.

Vodafone Comedy Carnival Galway Live

Galway 2018 Dispatches

Thursday 8th November 2018

Surfing devices, danger sarnies and yurt hurt: we round up the quirky bits from this year's Vodafone Comedy Carnival.

Jen Brister. Copyright: Idil Sukan Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Jen Brister

Thursday 8th November 2018

She's playing the Knebworth Winter Festival's Friday night comedy bonanza - but will any of Jen Brister's recent material actually be appropriate?

Rachel Nobes Features

How an Ewok wound up supporting Russell Howard

Wednesday 7th November 2018

Keen cosplayer Rachel Nobes made her stand-up debut recently - on a bill headlined by Russell Howard. How did that happen?

Image shows from L to R: Harry Baker, Chris Read Live

Random 8: Harry & Chris

Tuesday 6th November 2018

Saving the world with words and music, Harry Baker tells us about his swashbuckling Nile-based ancestor and less-sexy Newquay-based sausage party.

Galway Comedy Festival 2018. Copyright: Si Hawkins / Hazelgee Live

High Spirits - BCG at the Vodafone Comedy Carnival 2018

Monday 5th November 2018

Halloween in Galway means festive gags as well as ghouls. British Comedy Guide reports back from a trip to the Vodafone Comedy Carnival 2018.

James Dowdeswell Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: James Dowdeswell

Thursday 1st November 2018

James Dowdeswell has written a book about pubs, having spent half his life in them - as a landlord's kid, and a gigging comic.

Natalie Palamides Live

Natalie Palamides interview

Tuesday 30th October 2018

Last year's Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer, Natalie Palamides, now brings her remarkable follow-up show, Nate, to the Soho Theatre.

Felicity Ward. Copyright: Philip Gatward Live

Random 8: Felicity Ward

Tuesday 30th October 2018

The increasingly fabulous Felicity Ward talks hangry animals, potato blade runners and al fresco comfort breaks.

The Baby. Joz Norris Features

How Lucy Pearman and like-minded pals made a sinister baby

Monday 29th October 2018

Why did two brilliant absurdist comics turn a backstage game into a freaky short film - and what happened next?

Lynn Ruth Miller Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Lynn Ruth Miller

Thursday 25th October 2018

Rolling back the years, Lynn Ruth Miller recalls some awkward nakedness, onstage and off.

John Cowley Live

Remembering Jack Russell

Wednesday 24th October 2018

Comedy folk will celebrate the life of a lost talent on Sunday. We talk to two fond former colleagues.

SuperBob. Bob (Brett Goldstein). Copyright: Grain Media Features

Brett Goldstein interview

Tuesday 23rd October 2018

Brett 'Superbob' Goldstein's cinematic podcast is going live - and his Peckham-based superhero isn't dead yet.

Jamali Maddix. Copyright: James Deacon Live

Random 8: Jamali Maddix

Tuesday 23rd October 2018

Gearing up for a hefty Hackney Empire show then a US tour, Jamali Maddix talks wrestling, biting and tattoo trauma.

Ben Target Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ben Target

Thursday 18th October 2018

He took on Brexiteers, pulled on silver trousers, and is putting on a brilliantly Monday-improving new night - that's Ben Target.

Matt Richardson Live

Matt Richardson interview

Thursday 18th October 2018

The popular TV and radio host is on the road, and prepping his first big charity show.

Rob Broderick Live

Abandoman interview

Tuesday 16th October 2018

How did Kanye West, lazy DJs and a necklace inspire Abandoman's new direction?

Zoe Lyons Live

Random 8: Zoe Lyons

Tuesday 16th October 2018

She's off around Great Britain - and over to Galway - but which room in Brighton does Zoe Lyons covet?

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