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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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  • Writer, editor, journalist, photographer and reviewer

Si Hawkins features - page 39

Peter Kay Live

Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tree

Sunday 19th November 2017

Si Hawkins looks back at how the record-breaking Peter Kay made it from warm-up slots and dodgy flats to the biggest comedy tours, ever...

Steve Day Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Steve Day

Thursday 16th November 2017

The long-serving Steve Day recalls tipsy rugby types, a random stately home party, and useful lumps of cash.

Kelly Convey Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Kelly Convey

Thursday 9th November 2017

Kelly Convey is playing a new night in Southend called 'Pints.' And pints made a sizeable impact on a couple of her previous gigs.

Rob Kemp. Copyright: Roger A P Jones / Peril Design Live

Rob Kemp - The Elvis Dead interview

Monday 6th November 2017

Rob Kemp's The Elvis Dead was the big 'have you seen it?' phenomenon at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. But will he survive these must-see dates at the Soho Theatre?

MCM London Comic Con 2017. Image shows from L to R: Tiernan Douieb, Si Hawkins. Copyright: Si Hawkins Features

Rogue Pun: Serious Sci-Fi at MCM Comic Con, 2017

Sunday 5th November 2017

The huge comic-book fest is enormous fun - and can also get you thinking about weightier issues.

Jeremy Hardy Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Jeremy Hardy

Thursday 2nd November 2017

The veteran comic and activist's recollections include being shot at.

The Force Doth Awaken by Ian Doescher. Copyright: Nicolas Delort Features

Rogue Pun: The Rebel Shakespeare Company

Friday 27th October 2017

Ever noticed the similarities between Shakespeare and Star Wars? Ian Doescher has, and got the go-ahead for a bold saga of his own.

Jon and Nath. Image shows from L to R: Nathan Lang, Jon Levene Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Jon and Nath

Thursday 26th October 2017

The Oz-formed sketch duo hark back to Halloweens past, and to one horrifying gig in early August.

Phill Jupitus Live

Phill Jupitus interview

Monday 23rd October 2017

After a decade of TV, radio and musicals, Phill Jupitus had some notable help with his comeback stand-up tour: from Stewart Lee, Eddie Izzard, chocolate biscuits and some choice tunes. Plus he gives us his rather good on-tour playlist.

Matt Parker Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Matt Parker (Festival of the Spoken Nerd)

Thursday 19th October 2017

Festival of the Spoken Nerd's self-confessed Number Ninja talks lectures vs gigs, hen party stats, and supporting a hot dog.

Sleeping Trees. Image shows from L to R: James Dunnell-Smith, John Woodburn, Joshua Smith Live

Rogue Pun: Sleeping Trees - Rocketing Space Rock to Plutopia

Tuesday 17th October 2017

The inventively trippy trio bring Sci-Fi to Battersea and weird rock music to the planet Plutopia. But which of them will form a cult off the back of it?

Kerry Godliman Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Kerry Godliman

Thursday 12th October 2017

Sitcom semi-royalty Kerry Godliman is back on the road, so we roam through her stand-up history.

Aliens. Sigourney Weaver Live

Rogue Pun: Sooz Kempner and the Cat from Aliens

Tuesday 10th October 2017

Sooz Kempner might have all the talents - singing, acting, animal-wrangling - but will she always be in the shadow of the family cat?

The Delightful Sausage. Image shows from L to R: Amy Gledhill, Chris Cantrill Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: The Delightful Sausage

Thursday 5th October 2017

Yorkshire's top meat-based sketch duo recall Monster Munching, mum's coat and a bloody cagoule.

Tony Law. Copyright: Claire Haigh Live

Tony Law - Icetopia interview

Saturday 30th September 2017

Lumberjack of laughs Tony Law never wanted to be a comedian. He wanted to be... an ice-hockey player! His upcoming ice-tacular scratches that itch. But what's this about trampolining?

Anna Mann. Colin Hoult. Copyright: Ed Moore Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Anna Mann

Thursday 28th September 2017

There are good gigs, there are bad gigs, but hey - says Anna Mann - it's not the end of the world.

Weirdos on Ice. Copyright: Claire Haigh Live

Weirdos On Ice interview with Adam Larter and Joz Norris

Monday 25th September 2017

So grand a project is Tony Law and Friends in the Battle for Icetopia, we've gone with a double-sized gatefold Circuit Training. First up, a rooftop chinwag with the collective making it happen: Weirdos.

Fern Brady. Copyright: James Robertson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Fern Brady

Thursday 21st September 2017

Crying, puking and cake - Fern Brady hasn't always cleaned-up, comedy-wise.

The Morecambe & Wise Show. Copyright: BBC Features

Football... You're Having A Laugh

Monday 18th September 2017

Si Hawkins looks at the links between football and comedy, from Eric Morecambe supporting Luton Town up to the modern day era of podcasts and YouTube shows.

Tom Taylor. Copyright: Paula Duck Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Tom Taylor

Thursday 14th September 2017

The Wodehouse-fuelled character comic recalls an unsexy burlesque bloke and a seriously weird village hall.

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