Zoe Lyons
- 53 years old
- English
- Writer, stand-up comedian and actor
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Comedy review: Zoe Lyons, Glasgow
For an hour of consistently strong social commentary, anecdotal and observational routines, look no further.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 29th March 2014The Zoe Lyons three minute interview
Over 10 years Zoe Lyons has cemented her place as one of the UKs great comics. Martin Walker wonders how her act has changed over the years, what she thinks about the axing of BBC Three and how she came up with the title of her latest show, Mustard Cutter.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 21st March 2014Chris and Carl's Edinburgh Hangout: Episode 2 - video
Comedians Chris Martin and Carl Donnelly link up with performers across Edinburgh for an insiders' view of the festival fringe. In this episode, Seann Walsh, Zoe Lyons and Stephen K Amos debate such hot topics as vomiting audience members and the most ridiculous claims on show posters. Plus: Abandoman freestyle with Edinburgh show titles - and Seann Walsh gets told off by a complete stranger.
Chris Martin and Carl Donnelly, The Guardian, 15th August 2013Zoe Lyons - spending too much time with chickens
The comedian tells us about keeping it rural in the middle of the festival, and failing to recognise her own agent.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 12th August 2013My Edinburgh by Zoe Lyons
Comedian shares her thoughts on Embra.
Zoe Lyons, The List, 9th August 2013Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 2
In Amnesty's second podcast, recorded live at the Edinburgh festival, David Baddiel laments his fading fame, Caroline Rhea talks about her relationship with her fans, there's standup from James Acaster on his sky-writing ambitions and Zoe Lyons on how to reveal the visible signs of ageing. Plus The Boy With Tape On His Face reveals Ian Rankin's shocking secret about a real-life murder.
The Guardian, 8th August 2013Zoe Lyons: Quick quiz
Fringe favourite Zoe Lyons is a 'Pop-Up Comic' this Festival, performing every single day at The Assembly Rooms. But first, the all important Quick Quiz...
ThreeWeeks, 5th August 2013Comedy Interview: Zoe Lyons
Stand-up Zoe Lyons is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe this August with her new show Pop Up Comic. Culture Jam editor Hilary Wardle caught up with her for a chat about her career so far, what she thinks of the alternative/mainstream comedy debate and - most importantly - her bear-attack survival tips.
Hilary Wardle, Culture Jam, 23rd July 2013Video: Why is stand-up booming in the recession?
Is there any limit to the public appetite for one-liners? And is there a secret to great comedy or can anybody do it? Scotland Tonight convened an all-female panel of Janey Godley, Rosie Kane and Zoe Lyons to discuss the growth of the gag industry.
STV, 15th March 2013This week's new live comedy
Reviews of Zoe Lyons, Lloyd Langford, Robin Ince and Michael Legge.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 2nd March 2013