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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 48

Josie Long Live

Josie Long interview

Monday 5th January 2015

2014 saw the usually politics-fuelled Josie Long take a more personal fork of the comedy freeway, with the show Cara Josephine. But into 2015 she's still ranting about rabid right-wingers - during interviews, at least.

Simon Evans Live

Simon Evans interview

Thursday 4th December 2014

A long-serving sage of artisanal gagsmithery, Simon Evans has just made his first stand-up DVD - not that he's a fan of the genre. Nor is he fond of one particular newspaper, which he's boycotting. And don't get him started on cars.

Joseph Morpurgo Live

Joseph Morpurgo interview

Monday 10th November 2014

Co-founder of the wildly successful improv troupe Austentatious, Joseph Morpurgo's solo work is more audacious, and his new show shares an ethos with some notable musical mavericks.

Mark Thomas Live

Mark Thomas interview

Wednesday 5th November 2014

For the 75th Circuit Training, our first return visitor, and a suitably epic chat with Mark Thomas. He's on often eyebrow-raising form, about arms sales, corporate spying, conspiracy theories, ISIS, Labour, and, er, clitoral stroking. But is it still comedy?

James Acaster Live

James Acaster interview

Friday 24th October 2014

He may be 'low energy', a bit ill and standing around at a train station, but James Acaster is in a feisty mood when Circuit Training calls. Reviewers and TV bookers beware.

Jason Byrne Live

Jason Byrne interview

Friday 17th October 2014

The hugely popular Irishman Jason Byrne endured a rare career catastrophe last year when his high-profile TV vehicle flopped - here he talks turkey, his TV comeback, the 'dangerous' new tour, and a tremendous Ross Noble anecdote.

Centrepoint's Laughing Point. Stewart Lee Live

Behold, the mighty mirth monsters meet

Wednesday 15th October 2014

Si Hawkins gets childishly over-excited as two comedy heavyweights collide, and comes up with a new money-spinning idea for benefit gigs.

Axis Of Awesome. Image shows from L to R: Lee Naimo, Jordan Raskopoulos, Benny Davis Live

Axis of Awesome interview

Saturday 20th September 2014

Musical comedy group Axis of Awesome talk about their UK tour, and introduce their intriguingly elaborate YouTube series, Axis All Areas.

Thom Tuck Live

Thom Tuck interview

Friday 29th August 2014

A mysteriously-curtailed chat with Thom Tuck, about Munnery, Bambi, expensive dross at the Fringe, piles of rubbish on BBC3, and the much-anticipated new Penny Dreadfuls material.

Romesh Ranganathan Live

Romesh Ranganathan interview

Wednesday 20th August 2014

Angry and candid onstage, affable and candid off it, ex-teacher Romesh Ranganathan really lets rip in his new Edinburgh show. Here we talk curriculums, closing schools and some handy comedy-writing advice.

Alex Horne Live

Si Hawkins' Fringe Diary 2014, Part 2: Movers, Shakers, Gamble-Takers

Wednesday 20th August 2014

Si Hawkins discusses the Edinburgh Fringe shows from acts including Tony Law, Alex Horne, Dane Baptiste, Richard Herring, Alexis Dubus and Clever Peter.

Stuart Goldsmith Live

Stuart Goldsmith interview

Tuesday 19th August 2014

He's probably better known for his hugely popular podcast than his performing (for the moment) - so what's Stuart Goldsmith's own masterplan? Why does he turn down 'shiny floor' roles? And which TV job was 'stressful, unpleasant and phenomenally frustrating?'

Bridget Christie Live

Si Hawkins' Fringe Diary 2014. Part One: Old Winners

Sunday 17th August 2014

Si Hawkins reports back on four shows from award-winners: Bridget Christie, David O'Doherty, Tim Key and Doctor Brown.

Abandoman. Image shows from L to R: Rob Broderick, James Hancox Live

Abandoman interview

Thursday 24th July 2014

Freestyle hip-hop duo Abandoman are just about the most roof-raising, impossible-to-follow stand-up act you've ever seen. But are they caught between stools? Or other, more sinister furniture? (Warning, may contain geeky music references)

Dangerous Brothers. Image shows from L to R: Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson Features

Mayall and Edmondson - Dangerous Minds

Monday 16th June 2014

Rik Mayall's tragically early passing made comedy fans of a certain age take a long, hard and heartfelt look at two men being really revoltingly objectionable to each other. Time to dig out a revealing interview with his old partner Ade Edmondson.

Gary Delaney Live

Gary Delaney interview

Sunday 27th April 2014

Gary Delaney is renowned among comedy folk for his almost mutant punchline powers, and some big names have benefited. He talks pun technique, TV writing rooms and the comedy stylings of a Money Saving Expert.

Fancy Meeting You Here. Image shows from L to R: Carl Arnheiter, Dave Hill Live

Fancy Meeting You Here - Comedy's Culture Club

Sunday 20th April 2014

A look at Fancy Meeting You Here, the roving comedy show in which Carl Arnheiter, Dave Hill and guest comedians provide free tours around cultural institutions.

Susan Calman Live

Susan Calman interview

Tuesday 4th February 2014

Plotting her own frank and personal route to household-name status, Susan Calman talks pitching, pessimism, her nascent reality show plan, and lavatory-based encounters with fans.

Jarlath Regan Live

Jarlath Regan interview

Friday 20th December 2013

After a traumatic two year indoctrination, Jarlath Regan has finally taken to London life and just won an iTunes award for his popular new podcast, featuring the likes of Dylan Moran and, er, Tony Cascarino. But can he still sell the Christmas cards?

Ardal O'Hanlon Live

Ardal O'Hanlon review

Wednesday 18th September 2013

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

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