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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

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.

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.

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