British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 36

Wong in Avengers: Infinity War. Benedict Wong. Copyright: Marvel Features

Comedians predict what will happen in new Avengers film

Sunday 15th April 2018

Weird romances, New Romantics, dodgy android upgrades and a Hulk fixation:- Rogue Pun's own stand-up superteam offer their Avengers: Infinity War predictions.

Sisters. Image shows from L to R: Christy White-Spunner, Mark Jones Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Sisters

Thursday 12th April 2018

Sisters' short history already boasts London's mayor, forgetful drunks, and an aborted bit featuring Danny Drinkwater.

Bridget Christie Live

Bridget Christie interview

Wednesday 11th April 2018

A voice of sanity in an increasingly wild and weird world, or a woman on the verge of a midlife episode? Bridget Christie's new show should sort things out, one way or another.

Amy Howerska. Copyright: Karla Gowlett Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Amy Howerska

Thursday 5th April 2018

Amy Howerska's new Experimentia night champions out-there comics. But how did she get here?

Keith Farnan Features

Keith Farnan has 'Avengers: Infinity War' figured out

Wednesday 4th April 2018

Who'll live, die and eat yogurt in Avengers: Infinity War? Keith Farnan has theories.

Helen Bauer Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Helen Bauer

Thursday 29th March 2018

Is Berlin a brill place to kick off a comedy career? Let's ask Helen Bauer, who's back there as we speak.

Simon Munnery. Copyright: Ed Moore Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Simon Munnery

Thursday 22nd March 2018

The Man. The Myth. The Sharp-Edged Metal Coffee Table: Simon Munnery takes us through three decades of crowd-turning.

Live At The Apollo. Desiree Burch. Copyright: Open Mike Productions Live

Desiree Burch interview

Friday 16th March 2018

It's been a big year since we spoke to the increasingly in-demand Desiree Burch, with the Albert Hall to come. So why is she currently doing a week of experimental theatre?

Foil, Arms & Hog. Image shows from L to R: Sean Finegan, Conor McKenna, Sean Flanagan Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Foil, Arms & Hog

Thursday 15th March 2018

It's a St Patrick's Day special as Irish trio Foil, Arms & Hog talk us through their finest failed chair-on-face material.

Jenny Eclair Live

Jenny Eclair interview

Thursday 8th March 2018

As the louche women ride again, Jenny Eclair talks sneaky wine miniatures, potential part-time jobs and the painful thing in her study.

Debra-Jane Appelby Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Debra-Jane Appelby

Thursday 8th March 2018

Which female comic most inspired Debra-Jane Appelby? And why was she once faced with an empty tent?

Ari Eldjárn Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ari Eldjárn

Thursday 1st March 2018

Iceland's top comic is in town for the Soho Theatre's Alternative Gala soon, and his own show, which is there too. Good planning. Then again, this is the guy who once tried telling financial gags to under-10s.

Jess Robinson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Jess Robinson

Thursday 22nd February 2018

The gifted impressionist / singer / actress takes us right back to her childhood - and ChuckleVision.

Bobby Mair. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Bobby Mair

Thursday 15th February 2018

Canadian comic Bobby Mair has met a sometimes scary array of audiences on both sides of the pond.

Rosie Jones Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Rosie Jones

Thursday 8th February 2018

Researcher-turned-performer Rosie Jones remembers a misguided punter, one bizarrely horrendous MC, and her first gag for Jimmy Carr.

David Baddiel Live

David Baddiel interview

Friday 2nd February 2018

A lot of people think David Baddiel's new stand-up show is a serious play. It isn't. And his next one looks set to take on the trolls. Plus: kid's books, years of hurt, and the great lost Newman & Baddiel tape.

Lloyd Griffith. Copyright: Karla Gowlett Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Lloyd Griffith

Thursday 1st February 2018

Comedian, chorister, shot-stopper - Lloyd Griffith's career memories include The National Lottery, Dudley Moore, and a murder.

William Hartley Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Will Hartley

Thursday 25th January 2018

Now staging a one-man Western, Clever Peter's Will Hartley reveals what they were doing in dairy farms, barges and non-PC northern cafes.

John-Luke Roberts Live

But is it Comedy...? Part 2

Wednesday 24th January 2018

We chat to the people behind three more shows pushing boundaries at Vault Festival; John-Luke Roberts, Guy Kelly and the trio of creatives behind Piñata.

Fran Bushe Live

But is it Comedy...?

Monday 22nd January 2018

We spoke to six comedians who are pushing comedy's boundaries at this year's VAULT festival. In part one: Fran Bushe, Gavin J Innes and Joz Norris.

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