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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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  • Writer, editor, journalist, photographer and reviewer

Si Hawkins features - page 33

Spring Day Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Spring Day

Friday 4th January 2019

The joyously-named Spring Day reveals a Japanese launch, a naked Slayer and military mum fury.

Random 8 Live

Random 8 New Year's Day Special

Tuesday 1st January 2019

Eight random comedians, eight random questions: it's the first Random 8 holiday special!

Lauren Pattison Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Lauren Pattison

Thursday 20th December 2018

It's a special extended holiday edition as the excellent Lauren Pattison takes us back to some extremely emosh evenings.

Sara Barron Live

Random 8: Sara Barron

Tuesday 18th December 2018

Page and stage comedian Sara Barron talks us through her significant-book list, and wistful memories of on-demand cheese.

Sam Simmons Live

Sam Simmons interview

Monday 17th December 2018

The acclaimed Aussie brings karaoke quasi-carols to the Soho Theatre.

Paul Sinha Live

Random 8: Paul Sinha

Tuesday 11th December 2018

The Scrooge-like Chaser is at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland all week - now what's that about a Chase onesie and Bradley Walsh's erotic dream?

Mawaan Rizwan Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Mawaan Rizwan

Thursday 6th December 2018

YouTube star and stand-up whizz Mawaan Rizwan is in a stellar line-up for Help Refugees this Sunday. Will his folks finally be impressed?

Gabby Killick Live

Random 8: Gabby Killick

Tuesday 4th December 2018

The self-appointed Girlfriend from Hell, Gabby Killick would like to rename Windsor and plays well with udders.

Kieran Hodgson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Kieran Hodgson

Thursday 29th November 2018

The consistently impressive Kieran Hodgson heads to the '70s on tour early next year, and to the late 2000s as we wade back through his career ups and downs.

Jarlath Regan Live

Random 8: Jarlath Regan

Tuesday 27th November 2018

The Irishman Abroad is gigging for CALM and selling Christmas Cards - and probably hoarding basketball cards.

Alistair Barrie. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Alistair Barrie

Thursday 22nd November 2018

A student ball in Stoke, a riot in Surrey and a flatbed truck in Kabul - Alistair Barrie tells us which was scarier.

Garry Starr. Damien Warren-Smith. Copyright: Dallas Bland Live

Random 8: Garry Starr

Tuesday 20th November 2018

He was fired by the RSC and now has Wolverine in a wardrobe: Garry Starr takes the eight-question challenge.

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.

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