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Si Hawkins features - page 5

Josh Glanc Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Josh Glanc

Friday 17th November 2023

His best-of is about to grace the Soho Theatre, but why did Josh Glanc once open a show in his birthday suit?

Alistair Barrie Live

Interview with Alistair Barrie and Bagel the dog (unleashed!)

Thursday 16th November 2023

A dramatic trip downriver with the on-tour Alistair Barrie and his intrepid terrier, Bagel. Will we all get back in one piece? Why is Alistair so angry? And what made Lee Hurst ban him.

Rachel Fairburn. Credit: Drew Forsyth Live

Random 8: Rachel Fairburn

Tuesday 14th November 2023

Racing regrets, Corrie dreams and a garment-lobbing legend: Rachel Fairburn answers the big questions.

Dear England. Will Close. Credit: Marc Brenner Features

Balls Etc: Dear England's Will Close on becoming Harry Kane

Saturday 11th November 2023

He's taking the West End by storm - as a tragi-comic Harry Kane. Will Close reveals how he filled the boots of the England captain.

Lady Clementine. Rosalie Minnitt. Credit: Ben Meadows Live

Random 8: Lady Clementine

Tuesday 7th November 2023

Deigning to grace Soho with her presence, Lady Clementine recalls a ghastly hat and a ghostly sewer.

Ian Smith Live

Random 8: Ian Smith

Tuesday 31st October 2023

Edinburgh-nominated and now set for a UK tour, Ian Smith remembers Romanian eeriness, teeth-grinding and goblin beef.

Josh Jones Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Josh Jones

Friday 27th October 2023

He's heading off on a UK tour, but when was Josh Jones upstaged by paramedics?

Katie Pritchard Live

Random 8: Katie Pritchard

Tuesday 17th October 2023

It's hello Halloween shows as Katie Pritchard talks exhausting blood, undead luvvies and a paucity of pumpkins.

Image shows left to right: Arabella Rodrigo, Katy Baker, Charlotte Brooke, Issy Wroe Wright, Flat & The Curves. Credit: Karla Gowlett Live

Random 8: Katy Baker from Flat and the Curves

Tuesday 3rd October 2023

As Manchester's Women in Comedy fest approaches, Katy Baker from Flat and the Curves talks Meryl, Minnelli and living with Mona Lisa.

Charlie Baker Live

Random 8: Charlie Baker

Tuesday 26th September 2023

Star of stage, screen and your smartspeaker, Charlie Baker recalls a Kim Wilde blush, Dean Saunders saves and epic Public Enemy.

Aunty Donna Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Aunty Donna

Friday 22nd September 2023

Aussie trio Aunty Donna are touring the UK - time to rudely peer into their career ups and downs.

Mel Owen Live

Random 8: Mel Owen

Tuesday 19th September 2023

As her Aber Fest WIP approaches, Mel Owen recalls a pastry-based faux-pas with a Hollywood superstar.

Ben Target Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ben Target

Friday 15th September 2023

In a special extended edition of FGWG2, Ben Target on working with the late Adam Brace on the Soho-bound LORENZO, one weirdly clingy punter, and getting arrested by New Zealand's anti-terror police.

David Cross. Credit: Mindy Tucker Live

Random 8: David Cross

Tuesday 12th September 2023

He's the star of sketch, sitcom, big screen and a new UK tour - but which great European city makes David cross?

Esther Manito Live

Random 8: Esther Manito

Tuesday 5th September 2023

A traumatic ride, tasty jerk and Dale Winton flirtation: Esther Manito takes the big eight.

Show For Gareth Richards queue Fringe

Si Hawkins' Edinburgh Epilogue: The shows must go on

Monday 4th September 2023

It was a Fringe full of wonderful things, but also a sad one in many respects. Si Hawkins looks back on the month, and talks to Danny Ward, who co-organised A Show for Gareth Richards.

Zoe Lyons Live

Random 8: Zoe Lyons

Tuesday 29th August 2023

She's now one of the UK's best comics, but which artist made a big impression on the young Zoe Lyons?

Edinburgh Fringe 2023 posters Fringe

Gags, Stags, and Poles - Si Hawkins' 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Round-Up

Wednesday 23rd August 2023

Si Hawkins says: "After last year's nervy comeback, the Fringe seems to be rocking the aisles in 2023".

Mythos: Ragnarok. Image shows left to right: Ed Gamester, Richard Summers-Calvert. Credit: Strangehouse Photography Fringe

Loki, Odin and a Half-Nelson - Mythos: Ragnarok rocks Edinburgh

Friday 18th August 2023

What happens when Norse Gods and mighty grapplers get together?

Chloe Radcliffe. Credit: Andrew Levy Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Chloe Radcliffe

Friday 18th August 2023

Biking, after-boxing and a Fringe fling: Chloe Radcliffe takes us through her gig history.

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