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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 5

Ray Bradshaw. Credit: Jiksaw Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Ray Bradshaw

Friday 12th January 2024

He's off on his biggest UK tour, but what's the best set Ray Bradshaw ever saw?

Connor Burns. Credit: Melody Joy Live

Random 8: Connor Burns

Tuesday 9th January 2024

A rising star of 2024, Connor Burns recalls a Capaldi encounter and PlayStation/paste disaster.

Kate Hammer Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Kate Hammer

Friday 22nd December 2023

It's a special year-end report from Monkey Barrel's Hogmanay star Kate Hammer - but which set was like pulling teeth?

A Sherlock Carol. Image shows left to right: Kammy Darweish, Ben Caplan. Credit: Alex Brenner Features

Rogue Pun: Elementary, Ebeneezer - Sherlock vs Scrooge

Monday 18th December 2023

Sherlock! Scrooge! Together! Ben Caplan on donning the deerstalker in a novel new Christmas Carol.

Urooj Ashfaq. Credit: Jonny Ruff Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Urooj Ashfaq

Friday 15th December 2023

The Best Newcomer in Edinburgh this August, Urooz Ashfaq talks us through that Fringe - and beyond.

Ginger Johnson Live

Random 8: Ginger Johnson

Tuesday 5th December 2023

Fresh from winning RuPaul's Drag Race, Ginger Johnson talks stiletto dramas, a panto legend and the joys of sausage juice.

Damien Warren-Smith Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Damien Warren-Smith, AKA Garry Starr

Friday 1st December 2023

As he brings back the original Garry Starr vehicle, Damien Warren-Smith recalls clown inspirations and Berlin beginnings.

Rich Wilson Live

Rich Wilson interview: Crisis planning, insane podcasts and a bump

Tuesday 28th November 2023

A can-do sort of bloke, Rich Wilson even recorded a special on his honeymoon. But with a new show and a big Crisis benefit coming up, he's also prepping for an event that might just change everything.

Dan Lees Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Dan Lees

Friday 24th November 2023

He's bringing Edinburgh hit The Vinyl Countdown to Soho, but why won't Dan Lees listen to the odd albums he acquired?

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.

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