British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Love British Comedy Guide? Support our work by making a donation. Find out more
Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

  • English
  • Writer, editor, journalist, photographer and reviewer

Si Hawkins features - page 50

David O'Doherty presents: Rory Sheridan's Tales of The Antarctica Live

David O'Doherty presents: Rory Sheridan's Tales of The Antarctica review

Friday 26th August 2011

Rory Sheridan's Tales of The Antarctica is anything but a vanity project, and David O'Doherty's has crafted a splendid tale of tundra-based derring-do.

The Horne Section. Alex Horne Live

Horne Section review

Friday 26th August 2011

The Horne Section is one of the more elaborate events enlivening Edinburgh's twilight hours this year.

Andrew Maxwell Live

Andrew Maxwell review

Wednesday 24th August 2011

Impressively funny, thoughtful stuff, told from the perspective of a chap coming to terms with getting older.

Ed Reardon. Christopher Douglas Live

Ed Reardon: A Writer's Burden review

Wednesday 24th August 2011

This stage offshoot of Ed Reardon's Week is an autobiographical dawdle through the ups and downs of a lengthy literary career.

Lee Camp Live

Lee Camp review

Wednesday 24th August 2011

Lee Camp clearly misses the whoops and cheers that probably greet his diatribes back home.

Simon Donald Live

Simon Donald review

Wednesday 24th August 2011

A mixed bag of anecdotes and characters, from the witty to the wearisome.

Matt Green Live

Matt Green review

Monday 22nd August 2011

Matt Green's show is a well-judged hour, if a little light on big laughs.

Ben Verth Live

Ben Verth review

Monday 22nd August 2011

This show won't change your life - unless you're an occultist who's already wavering - but a free hour with Ben Verth is very much worth your while.

Bob Downe. Mark Trevorrow Live

Bob Downe review

Saturday 20th August 2011

Compellingly camp Aussie crooner Bob Downe has been away from the Fringe for four years, but absence clearly makes the heart grow fonder, and Bob go blonder.

Isy Suttie Live

Isy Suttie review

Saturday 20th August 2011

It's perhaps slightly surprising that Isy Suttie is still nestled away in a low-key 5pm slot despite being quite a well-known telly face these days.

Gareth Richards Live

Gareth Richards review

Saturday 20th August 2011

Gareth Richards could have done with writing a few more jokes rather than relying on a garrulous manner and waves of goodwill.

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Imran Yusuf. Copyright: Open Mike Productions Live

Imran Yusuf interview

Saturday 20th August 2011

At the last Fringe he was doing free shows. Now he's selling loads of tickets, has a TV vehicle in the offing, and Michael McIntyre re-quoting his routines. It's been quite a year for Imran Yusuf...

Sadia Azmat Live

Sadia Azmat review

Friday 12th August 2011

Taking on her first Fringe, Sadia Azmat taps into a rich comic vein with her stories of working in a call centre.

Rich Hall: Hell No I Ain't Happy. Rich Hall. Copyright: Universal Pictures Live

Rich Hall Hoedown review

Friday 12th August 2011

Rich Hall's Hoedown is hugely entertaining, musically and comically, with Hall providing the wit and wisdom up front, and the band playing it impressively straight behind.

The Noise Next Door Live

The Noise Next Door review

Friday 12th August 2011

The Noise Next Door improv group are quietly becoming one of the Fringe's guaranteed bum-on-seat stalwarts.

Bridget Christie Live

Bridget Christie review

Thursday 11th August 2011

Bridget Christie is a captivating, energetic presence. Wonderful stuff.

Fear of a Brown Planet. Image shows from L to R: Aamer Rahman, Nazeem Hussain Live

Fear Of A Brown Planet review

Monday 8th August 2011

Nazeem Hussain and Aamer Rahman deliver stand-up on topics that have been touched on at length before, but their punchlines are razor-sharp.

Tom Green Live

Tom Green review

Monday 8th August 2011

It's probably best to avoid this show if you're blissfully unaware of Green's previous work. If, on the other hand, you're one of that small, slightly odd band who loved Freddy Got Fingered: you'll laugh 'til you hurl.

Ed Byrne Live

Ed Byrne review

Monday 8th August 2011

Crowd Pleaser is a likeable, often splendidly witty show, but also lacks any staggering moments of genius, outrage, or sustained oh-my-aching-sides set-pieces.

Josie Long Live

Josie Long interview

Saturday 30th July 2011

Fans of Josie Long's likable on-air persona and extensive indie-pop t-shirt collection may be blissfully unaware that she's also a soapbox-mounting Tory-bothering political firebrand.

Share this page

Subscribe to our newsletters