Sooz Kempner
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Eggbox screening night returns in October
Eggbox, the live comedy show format combining short film screenings and live script readings, is returning on 1st October, with a show at London's Pleasance theatre.
British Comedy Guide, 6th September 2024Edinburgh Fringe 2024: Unmissable Acts and Shows
One of the great joys of the Edinburgh Fringe is the return of great artists and wonderful shows. It's a chance to catch fabulous talents you've missed before or to see performers you love rustle up something new. In no particular order, here's a list of acts theQR loves heading back to Edinburgh this year.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 2nd July 2024Comics organise a tribute gig for Darren Maskell
The one-off show - on what would have been his 38th birthday - will raise money to establish new awards in his memory to champion those with similarly unique approaches to comedy.
Chortle, 5th June 2024Chortle's Fast Fringe 2024 line-up revealed
The line-up has been announced for this year's London Fast Fringe - offering bite-sized previews of 28 Edinburgh shows in one manic night.
Chortle, 28th May 2024Withnail And I stage review
It is an impressively well-made piece of theatre, but whether there is a mainstream theatre audience for a 37-year-old cult film with some very dated attitudes remains to be seen.
Andrew Cowie, British Theatre Guide, 15th May 2024Full cast announced for Withnail & I on stage
Full casting has been announced for the world premiere stage adaptation of Withnail And I, based on the film of the same name.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 3rd April 2024Red Dwarf subject of new episode-by-episode podcast
Comedians are to offer an episode-by-episode breakdown of classic sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf in a new podcast. Guests lined up for the first two series of Better Than Life include Nick Helm, Bec Hill, Gemma Arrowsmith and Sooz Kempner.
Chortle, 11th December 2023'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories
'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories. The fringe can take its toll, but it's all good material, right? Whether it's pukey kisses, sleeping through a gig, or politician-induced paranoia, Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Olga Koch et al have lived to tell the tale. Plus! Ten shows to see this year.
The Guardian, 5th August 2023Punchline's Top Edinburgh Fringe Shows 2023
Hello! This is it. It's happening again. We've got a bag of rabbits and we're about to pull out a few to show you what's what. So without further ado, let's reveal the funniest bunnies in town.
Suzy & Rosalind Romer, Punchline UK, 31st July 202315 comedy shows you need to see at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023
As the world's biggest arts festival returns, here's our must-see shows from the brightest talents in British comedy.
Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 21st July 2023