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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 6

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.

Paul F Taylor Live

Random 8: Paul F Taylor

Tuesday 15th August 2023

He's back with a new Edinburgh Fringe show, but how did Paul F Taylor make his dad faint?

Standon Calling 2023. Rhys James. Credit: Si Hawkins, Hazelgee Live

Calling the Shots

Friday 11th August 2023

Spice, filth and an interesting question, at this year's Standon Calling.

Toby Williams Live

Random 8: Toby Williams

Tuesday 1st August 2023

His infamous doctor was struck off, but why did Toby Williams face a man in a rubber mask?

Juliette Burton. Credit: Steve Ullathorne Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Juliette Burton

Friday 28th July 2023

Juliette Burton's new show? It's a No Brainer. And even her flyering can sometimes be fateful.

Sophie Zucker. Credit: Dylan Woodley Live

Random 8: Sophie Zucker

Tuesday 25th July 2023

Usually a Daily Show writer, Sophie Zucker is taking a mid-strike trip to the Edinburgh Fringe - and telling us about Dick Tuck.

Matty Hutson Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Matty Hutson

Friday 21st July 2023

Bald of head and gold of heart, Matty Hutson takes us through his pre-Fringe ups and downs.

Paul Currie Live

Random 8: Paul Currie

Tuesday 18th July 2023

Before bringing Shtoom to Belfast and Edinburgh, Paul Currie talks Muppet lips, Kiss gear and a pig's ear.

Sasha Ellen Fringe

It's Sasha Ellen's turn

Thursday 13th July 2023

Are role-playing games funny? They are now.

Alexandra Haddow Live

Random 8: Alexandra Haddow

Tuesday 11th July 2023

With an award freshly plundered and her Fringe debut imminent, Alexandra Haddow talks funeral crashing, nans, tans and a naughty Nighy job.

Chris Grace Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Chris Grace

Friday 7th July 2023

He's taking on the Fringe as Scarlett Johansson - but will it be Chris Grace's Endgame?

Luke Rollason. Credit: Danny Fitzpatrick Live

Random 8: Luke Rollason

Tuesday 4th July 2023

Danger plugs, Blu-tack fails and a priest flirtation: Luke Rollason takes the eight question challenge.

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