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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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  • Writer, editor, journalist, photographer and reviewer

Si Hawkins features - page 48

Ardal O'Hanlon Live

Ardal O'Hanlon review

Wednesday 18th September 2013

Si Hawkins reviews Ardal O'Hanlon at the Norwich Playhouse.

Jeremy Hardy Live

Jeremy Hardy interview

Sunday 8th September 2013

A much-loved British institution - a Hardy annual, if you will - Jeremy Hardy talks touring, envy, Izzard, TV disasters, Blackadder fame, Father Ted disappointment and the unsavoury Savile business.

Bridget Christie Live

Si Hawkins' Fringe Diary, 2013

Monday 19th August 2013

Si Hawkins talks about some of the shows he saw at the festival this year, including Bridget Christie, Sean Hughes and Reginald D Hunter.

Bob Mills Live

Bob Mills interview

Sunday 4th August 2013

Best known for his cult ITV show In Bed with Medinner, Bob Mills also worked with the likes of Ray Winstone, Timothy Spall and Michael Barrymore during a busy spell on both sides of the camera. Not all of it went as planned.

Patrick Monahan Live

Patrick Monahan interview

Thursday 27th June 2013

Everyone's favourite Irish-Iranian Geordie on some splendidly naive early gigs, how spontaneity stalled his TV career, and comedy crowd-surfing.

Andre Vincent Live

Andre Vincent interview

Wednesday 29th May 2013

A circuit legend, Andre Vincent also helped launch much modern TV satire (but not the 'abysmal' 10 O'Clock Live, he'd hasten to add), before an abortive Robbie Williams experience put him right off. And what happened to his bits on Stewart Lee's recent show?

Eddie Pepitone Live

Eddie Pepitone interview

Monday 29th April 2013

US comedy's answer to The Hulk, mild-mannered Eddie Pepitone turns into a vein-popping rage monster on stage - and it's made him the hottest ticket in town. Trust me to upset him.

Pete Firman Live

Pete Firman interview

Thursday 28th March 2013

Middlesbrough's own master of the mystic arts, Pete Firman follows a fine tradition of magical British comics. This chat also takes in Ronnie Corbett, David Blaine and the world's strongest [bleep].

Robin Ince Live

Robin Ince interview

Wednesday 27th February 2013

Ploughing his own singular furrow as far as stand-up careers go, the accidentally influential Robin Ince returns with another science-based outing. But how will it do in the provinces?

Si Hawkins Live

Si Hawkins swaps the pen for the stage - Part 2: Use the force, Si

Monday 25th February 2013

Si Hawkins, our stand-up columnist, has been trying his hand at performing. In this second feature he talks about his first actual gig...

Si Hawkins Live

Si Hawkins swaps the pen for the stage - Part 1: Material Boy

Wednesday 20th February 2013

Preparing for your first comedy gig can really mess with your ego, as Si Hawkins discovered...

Tony Law Live

Tony Law interview

Wednesday 6th February 2013

We sent Tony Law a few questions re his upcoming Soho Theatre run, and here is his reply.

Dong Comedy. Ben Bailey Smith. Copyright: BBC Live

Doc Brown interview

Wednesday 16th January 2013

From Ronson and Winehouse to Gervais and Ayoade, 1Xtra to Radio 4, Doc Brown's life lurched in an unlikely new direction a few years back. And it just keeps on lurching.

Daniel Sloss Shop

DVD Review: Daniel Sloss Live

Monday 17th December 2012

A review of the stand-up DVD from young Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss.

Glenn Wool Live

Glenn Wool interview

Sunday 9th December 2012

Making a brief festive return to the UK, the now home-free Canadian Glenn Wool talks STD's, US TV and upcoming ventures with a couple of comedy heavyweights.

Idiot Bastard Band. Image shows from L to R: Adrian Edmondson, Phill Jupitus, Rowland Rivron, Neil Innes Live

The Idiot Bastard Band - Review

Monday 3rd December 2012

A review of The Idiot Bastard Band, a musical group comprising of Adrian Edmondson, Phill Jupitus, Rowland Rivron and Neil Innes.

Sara Pascoe Live

Sara Pascoe interview

Monday 26th November 2012

She's been ranted at by Malcolm Tucker, struck dumb by David Cross and sexed-up by Will Arnett. But this week it's all about the stand-up, as Sara Pascoe: The Musical takes residence at the Soho Theatre...

Mark Thomas Live

Mark Thomas interview

Monday 5th November 2012

In the midst of an unlikely new tour, Mark Thomas talks Hillsborough, corruption, construction, The Comedy Product, The Mary Whitehouse Experience, and opera.

Scoundrels Comedy Club Live

Review: Scoundrels Comedy Club Gala

Friday 26th October 2012

Si Hawkins reviews the Scoundrels Comedy Club Gala, featuring Justin Edwards, Lucy Porter, Gareth Richards, Doc Brown and Rob Carter.

Paul Tonkinson Live

A Quick Word With... Paul Tonkinson

Thursday 25th October 2012

Once a regular TV face, then a long-running radio host, Paul Tonkinson has given it all up for live stand-up, as he explains in this interview.

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