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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

  • English
  • Writer, editor, journalist, photographer and reviewer

Si Hawkins features - page 37

James Meehan Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: James Meehan

Thursday 5th July 2018

He's playing the Leave 'Em Laughing festival this weekend, then the Edinburgh Fringe - but why did James Meehan almost give it all up for hair?

Joseph Morpurgo Live

Joseph Morpurgo interview

Monday 2nd July 2018

Rocking a 100% record when it comes to brilliantly-realised high-concept comic productions, Joseph Morpurgo brings his fourth mini masterpiece to a suitably highbrow setting on Thursday evening.

Nadia Kamil Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Nadia Kamil

Thursday 28th June 2018

Nadia Kamil is doing a reverse Harry Hill, going from mirth to medicine - so did one of these shows make her do it?

Lindy Hemming Features

Evil Starfish, a Wonder Wetsuit, BatNipples... and The Comic Strip

Tuesday 26th June 2018

Who said the DC Universe was dark? And what's our UK comedy costume connection?

Raymond & Mr Timpkins Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Raymond and Mr Timpkins

Thursday 21st June 2018

As they approach Edfringe and Bedfringe, Raymond and Mr Timpkins talk drugs, nakedness and a Stylophones.

Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Heathcliff O'Malley Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Shappi Khorsandi

Thursday 14th June 2018

Set to perform in her old hometown for the Ealing Comedy Festival, Shappi Khorsandi talks us through the important bits in between.

John-Luke Roberts Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: John-Luke Roberts

Thursday 7th June 2018

Every listings editor's worst nightmare, John-Luke Roberts is back with two typically tricky titles and - just for us - a properly-punctuated bunch of absurdist anecdotes.

Doug Stanhope. Copyright: Brian Hennigan Live

Doug Stanhope interview

Wednesday 6th June 2018

Making a much more welcome state visit, Doug Stanhope talks Edinburgh fights, podcast dramas, and his absent Trump material. Warning: includes liberal swearing, and at least one mention of former Ireland manager Jack Charlton.

Sophie Willan Live

Sophie Willan's new brand of stand-up

Wednesday 6th June 2018

Sophie Willan brings the acclaimed show Branded to the Soho Theatre, and it's a story that only she could tell.

Do Not Adjust Your Stage. Copyright: Mark Dawson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Do Not Adjust Your Stage

Thursday 31st May 2018

How does an improv group get to perform at the National Gallery? All will be revealed.

Sofie Hagen Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Sofie Hagen

Thursday 24th May 2018

Straight outta Copenhagen, now gigging for Comic Relief, Sofie Hagen recalls shouting punters, screaming comics, a snake and a stand-up stalker.

Simon Evans Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Simon Evans

Thursday 17th May 2018

Sharp of suit and mind, Simon Evans gives us his big gig memories and on-tour clobber-care advice.

Tina T'urner Tea Lady. Tracey Collins Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Tina T'urner Tea Lady

Thursday 10th May 2018

Tina T'urner Tea Lady brings sauce and saucers to the Musical Comedy Awards 10 year birthday bash this Saturday. Simply the best beverage-based soul crooner, ever?

Danny Baker. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

Danny Baker interview

Tuesday 8th May 2018

Which two legendary bands did Danny Baker discover? What's up with Cradle To Grave? Why did ITV ditch his non-league football show? And whatever happened to the Turmoil scrapbooks? We ask him.

Natalie Haynes Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Natalie Haynes

Thursday 3rd May 2018

A classic edition, as Natalie Haynes takes us to Bronze Age Greece, Ancient Rome, and 1990s Cambridge.

Space Shambles. Image shows from L to R: Robin Ince, Chris Hadfield Features

Science Fiction vs Science Fact, with Robin Ince

Tuesday 1st May 2018

In advance of Robin Ince and Chris Hadfield's Space Shambles at the Royal Albert Hall, Rogue Pun wondered - does Robin find sci-fi daft now, after working with science types? Plus he tells us his top 5 sci-fi novels.

Morgan & West. Image shows from L to R: Robert West, Rhys Morgan. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Morgan & West

Thursday 26th April 2018

Definitely the best time-travelling magicians to ever feature in this slot, Morgan & West take us back.

Kate Smurthwaite. Copyright: Jon Cartwright Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Kate Smurthwaite

Thursday 19th April 2018

Fending off trolls since before trolls were a thing, Kate Smurthwaite takes us through an eventful 14 stand-up years.

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.

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