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Si Hawkins
Si Hawkins

Si Hawkins

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Si Hawkins features - page 7

Ali Brice Live

Random 8: Ali Brice

Tuesday 27th June 2023

As he braces himself for Soho Theatre, Ali Brice spills the beans on Radcliffe revenge and a Bahamas sandwich.

Marcel Lucont. Alexis Dubus. Credit: Adam Robertson Live

Random 8: Marcel Lucont

Tuesday 20th June 2023

As he looks ahead to Laugh Till It Hurts, Marcel Lucont recalls tackling a beige dough handbag.

Tadiwa Mahlunge Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Tadiwa Mahlunge

Friday 16th June 2023

As he prepares for Standon Calling, Tadiwa Mahlunge talks us through a post-show pursuit in Peaslake.

Paul Zerdin. Credit: Steve Ullathorne Live

Random 8: Paul Zerdin

Tuesday 6th June 2023

Summer season sounds fun, but why did Paul Zerdin's first attempt turn ugly?

Bosco Theatre - Brighton Fringe 2023. Credit: Si Hawkins Live

Norse God Wrestling to Drag Queen Quaffing: a Balmy Weekend at the Brighton Fringe

Sunday 4th June 2023

Is there a better way to do a city break than the Brighton Fringe, which peppers the city with interesting shows, and other stuff, from early May to early June?

Image shows left to right: Ellen Montoya, Letty Butler Live

Random 8: Ellen Turnill Montoya & Letty Butler from The Big Pitch

Tuesday 30th May 2023

As they prepare for The Big Pitch, Ellen Turnill Montoya and Letty Butler talk tasty bugs, witchy mums and a swimming trunk faux pas.

Stuart Maconie Live

Stuart Maconie interview: Book touring, Brydon-launching and lost Peter Kay stuff

Saturday 20th May 2023

He looked set for a successful comedy career, helped launch big names, even acted in Phoenix Nights - so why did Stuart Maconie start rambling instead?

Katie McLeod Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Katie McLeod

Friday 19th May 2023

With the Kaleidoscope fest forthcoming, Katie McLeod recalls one fierce four-legged critic.

Benjamin Alborough Live

A Weirdness Binge at Brighton Fringe

Thursday 18th May 2023

He's doing a Weekend of Weird in Brighton, and channelling Wogan elsewhere, but what's Ben Alborough's beef with Monopoly?

Erika Ehler Live

Random 8: Erika Ehler

Tuesday 16th May 2023

She's getting WIP-smart at Manchester's A Lovely Day, but which magician failed to freak her mind?

Rob Rouse Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Rob Rouse

Friday 12th May 2023

His Comedy Village is rocking various town halls, but which infamous club did Rob Rouse feign the runs to avoid?

Nick Helm Live

Random 8: Nick Helm

Tuesday 2nd May 2023

Back with some rare club sets, Nick Helm reveals which age-inappropriate movie shaped his comic sensibilities.

Schalk Bezuidenhout Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Schalk Bezuidenhout

Friday 28th April 2023

He's about to tour the UK, but why did Schalk Bezuidenhout make a big breakthrough in a strip club on a Friday afternoon?

Sharlin Jahan Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Sharlin Jahan

Friday 21st April 2023

She's Brown Sauce's founder and host, but which condiment does Sharlin Jahan love the most?

Esyllt Sears Live

Random 8: Esyllt Sears

Tuesday 18th April 2023

Kylie, Karl Kennedy and Princess Di - Esyllt Sears takes the ultimate test.

Phil Ellis Live

Random 8: Phil Ellis

Tuesday 4th April 2023

Off on his debut tour, Phil Ellis takes us back to his Top Cat trauma, which explains a lot.

Alex Kealy. Copyright: Ed Moore Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Alex Kealy

Friday 31st March 2023

He's taking on tech giants with his current show, Winner Takes All, but why was Alex Kealy floored by a gig going too open-plan?

Harriet Dyer. Copyright: Nigel Hillier Live

Random 8: Harriet Dyer

Tuesday 28th March 2023

Her new podcast is Make Me Better, but how did Harriet Dyer wind up in a pithy elevator?

Michael Akadiri Live

Random 8: Michael Akadiri

Tuesday 14th March 2023

He's travelling the country with No Scrubs, but why does Michael Akadiri still drop everything for Rush Hour?

Joe Mande Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Joe Mande

Friday 10th March 2023

From the Mall of America to the Soho Theatre, Joe Mande gives us his gig highs and lows.

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