Siân Docksey
- From Belgium
- Actor, writer, script editor, comedian, stand-up comedian and artist
Press clippings
Stand up comedy's problem with women: "Strip clubs are more welcoming"
Some UK comedy clubs are booking six times as many men as women. Is the problem women's jokes, or the male working environment?
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 19th September 2024The Iceman to perform as part of Go Faster Stripe recording day
Go Faster Stripe is to film four live stand-up shows back-to-back on 22nd September. Tickets are now available.
British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2024Siân Docksey: Pole Yourself Together, review
Siân Docksey's exuberant Soho Theatre show melded surreal comedy with observations about life and some impressive pole dancing sequences.
Stephen Armstrong, The Telegraph, 22nd June 2024(some of) LMAOnaise's favourite comedy shows of 2023
Settle in for a nice long read and know that if, at any point, you stop reading before the end, a great misfortune will befall you, because apparently the trend for threatening chain letters is back and everyone's apparently ok with that??
LMAOnaise, 30th December 2023Edinburgh Fringe 2023: The best shows to see, from Frank Skinner to Megan Stalter
As the annual festival returns, here are this year's best comedy, and theatre and dance shows.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 4th August 2023Fringe in 5 - Siân Docksey
Amy chats to Siân Docksey who is taking her show Pole Yourself Together to Edinburgh!
Amy Rye, Lost in Theatreland, 30th July 2023Jay Lafferty on pole dancing: 'It's about letting go of the fear of failure'
Pole dancing has been grabbing headlines in Edinburgh this year as it became embroiled in city leaders' failed attempts to ban lap-dancing clubs. We take a look at four Fringe shows using pole as a key element in exploring the personal, the political and the plain funny.
Rachel Ashenden, The List, 21st July 2023EdFringe Talk: Siân Docksey - Pole Yourself Together!
"In a way I guess I'm now still in a double act, but with a pole."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 14th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: Siân Docksey Q&A
BWW caught up with Siân Docksey to chat about bringing Pole Yourself Together! to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 10th July 2023Something different to see at the Edinburgh Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe is known for offering a huge range of shows to cater to every taste. If you're seeking something a little unusual, look no further. From musical comedy, drag, clowns and more - here are ten of the most exciting weird and wonderful comedy shows coming to the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe.
Rachel Bowen, Midlothian View, 6th July 2023