Viv Groskop
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
When public speaking goes wrong: lessons from the frontline of comedy
The world of stand-up offers tried and tested ways to embrace failure - and success - in front of any demanding audience.
Viv Groskop, The Financial Times, 24th October 2024The great British sitcom is not dead - it's just been forced to grow up
The BBC's comedy chief thinks the format needs "saving". But it's the stereotypes that are dead: the sitcom itself is thriving.
Viv Groskop, The Guardian, 28th May 2024Viv Groskop to donate all proceeds from her Ukraine-set memoir to PEN International
Viv Groskop's is donating all proceeds from her new memoir to PEN International.
Heloise Wood, The Bookseller, 19th February 2024How the pandemic changed 'funny' forever
Jackie Weaver, the Mike Pence fly, Luke Millington-Drake's impressions... Journalist and comedian Viv Groskop looks back at the year that weird went viral.
Viv Groskop, Elle Magazine, 9th March 2021The Chortle comedy book festival is back
Stars taking part in next month's event include Frank Skinner, Adam Buxton, Helen Lederer, Richard Herring, Mark Watson, Andy Hamilton, Gary Delaney, Laura Lexx, Robin Ince, Matt Forde, Arthur Mathews and Michael Spicer.
Chortle, 27th October 2020Celebrating Funny Women alumni: Viv Groskop
Acclaimed Writer, Critic, Broadcaster, Journalist, Stand-up comedian, MC, Podcaster, Bestselling Author (yes, you read that right: ALL OF THOSE THINGS!): Awards Alumni Coordinator Gemma Higgins talks to 2012 Funny Women Awards finalist Viv Groskop about the Trump delusion, comedy rites of passage, taking risks and why true friendship means sharing your hairdresser.
Gemma Higgins, Funny Women, 14th March 2019Standups on their Edinburgh debuts
Bridget Christie got locked out, Nina Conti ran off with a monkey - and Reginald D Hunter begged his ex for help. Top comedians relive their first fringe gig.
The Guardian, 14th August 2018Speaking in tongues: part 1
Stand-up comedy can be a tough business. There are so many moving parts it's ridiculous. First you must write it, then rewrite it, then agonise over every word before rewriting it again. Then there's the bigger picture - is it funny? When starting out you're working with an entirely blank canvas which means whittling down from infinity to a tight five which can be maddening.
Short Com, 8th August 2018Edinburgh proves that comedy can be just about anything
Nothing is banned, everything is possible and although certain things fall in and out of fashion, says Viv Groskop.
Viv Groskop, i Newspaper, 3rd August 201827 great shows to see at the Edinburgh Festival
The Festival season is upon us and we've picked one show a day to keep you right for August. Enjoy . . .
Edinburgh Evening News, 31st July 2018