Twayna Mayne
- Writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Fringesider #5: the Fringe through a feminist lense
Feminist theatre recommendations, performers from The Guilty Feminist podcast and comedy showcases with more than one female.
Rowena McIntosh, The List, 18th August 2017The Edinburgh Interviews 2017: Twayna Mayne
Twayna Mayne is a stand up comedian hailed for being highly original with her downbeat comic delivery and honest, anecdotal material. This year Twayna will be performing her debut Edinburgh show, Black Girl, at the Pleasance Courtyard throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 7th August 2017The show time series with Twayna Mayne
Twayna Mayne interview.
Comedy Blogedy, 1st August 2017Fringe shows that other comedians recommend
With the following recommendations you're in safe hands - we asked 10 comedians for their tips on who to see at the 70th Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 27th July 2017Interview with Twayna Mayne
Twayna Mayne takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 23rd July 2017Fringe Q&A's: Twayna Mayne
Twayna Mayne on the reality of appearing at the festival, the beauty of Edinburgh and square sausage.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 22nd July 2017Twayna Mayne: Black Girl Q&A
Comedian Twayna Mayne has been performing since 2010 and made it on to various 'ones to watch' lists and competition finals before bringing her highly anticipated debut hour, Black Girl, to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We talked to Twayna about her show, style and comedy writing ambitions...
Funny Women, 13th July 2017Twayna Mayne discusses her new show 'Black Girl'
Twayna Mayne talks to us about her new show Black Girl ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Female First, 7th July 2017Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2016 review
The penultimate night of Leicester's three-week comedy love-in means it's time for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, the traditional beginning of the end of the city's comedy festival. Once again it's sold out, but then punters know there's going to be talent here as all the contenders have been selected by promoters from around the country.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st February 2016Interview with Twayna Mayne
Q&A with stand-up Twayna Mayne.
Comedy Blogedy, 14th October 2014