GO FASTER STRIPE COMEDY FESTIVAL – CHRIS EVANS | INTERVIEW
Now in its fourth year, the Go Faster Stripe Comedy Festival owes its existence to a trio of factors, according to GFS founder Chris Evans (not the DJ, nor the …
Fancy a laugh? Tickle your funny bone with these stand-up gigs, interviews and festivals.
Now in its fourth year, the Go Faster Stripe Comedy Festival owes its existence to a trio of factors, according to GFS founder Chris Evans (not the DJ, nor the …
Bill Bailey, he of the perpetually receding hairline and the musical antics, returns to Cardiff ahead of a new season of In The Long Run. He catches up with Jake …
Making her name with a personal, often confessional, but never less than hilarious brand of comedy, Sofie Hagen has become one of Britain’s (and her native Denmark’s) finest standups. She tells …
As he sets off on his last standup tour, famed punographer Stewart Francis chats to Oliver R. Moore-Howells about new beginnings, old endings, and why we shouldn’t expect any Sinatra-style …
It’s not too often that comedian/magician/misanthrope Jerry Sadowitz turns up on this side of bridge. Jerry hates interviews. But he was willing to talk so we ran some questions anyway. …
Angela Barnes The comedian and TV panel show regular on how she got into comedy and the inspiration for her Home Safe Collective. As told to Harry Trend. “I was always a …
A fine bedside manner has clearly helped doctor-turned-comedian Adam Kay. His latest show, This Is Going To Hurt, details the trials and tribulations of life on the labour ward. He …
Limmy: Surprisingly Down to Earth and Very Funny **** Mon 25 Mar, Glee Club, Cardiff Scottish comedian Brian Limond, a.k.a. Limmy, has found an eclectic path into the public eye; …
FRIDAY 1 MARCH R A Chorus Line Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £10-£15. Info 01656 815995. Musical, presented by BYT. On tomorrow also, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Awakening The Riverfront, Newport. …
Usually, you expect stand-up comedians to talk. Not so with Lee Ridley, better known as Lost Voice Guy. Starting in comedy in 2012, Lost Voice Guy, who has a …
FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY R American Idiot New Theatre, Cardiff. 5.30 + 8.30pm, £13-£39. Info 029 2087 8889. Green Day musical. On tomorrow also Comedy Club Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £12. …
Laura Lexx Definitely a name to watch, Laura Lexx has been rising through the British comedy ranks for several years, opening for acts such as Jason Manford, Tim Vine and …
SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER R Aladdin Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 2 + 6.30pm, £15.05/£12.90 kids. Info 01639 763214. Panto presented by Jermin Productions. On at 1pm and 6.30pm on Sun …
Dylan Moran: Dr Cosmos **** Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, Sun 25 Nov Though he’s perhaps best known as the short-tempered, chain-smoking, wine-gargling bookseller from Black Books, Dylan Moran has received …
Iliza Shlesinger: Fluent in English To say that US comedian Iliza Shlesinger is stoked to be visiting Cardiff seems to be underplaying her enthusiasm. “I am so excited to come …
WOMEN OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL Founded in 2010, the Women Of The World festival comes to Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre this November. The festival will be a blend of debate, …
It was the runaway success of Edinburgh Fringe 2017: Rob Kemp‘s The Elvis Dead bizarrely mashed filmmaker Sam Rami’s cult 1980s horror flick The Evil Dead 2 with the songs …
JEN BRISTER It’s all work and a little bit of play for south London comedian, Jen Brister, who is setting out for her new tour Meaningless. When asked what inspired …
MONDAY 1 OCTOBER Rip It Up The 60s St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £24.50-£102. Info 029 2087 8444. Aggravatingly-titled show in which former Strictly types dance to a live …
As he prepares to take on the personage of Satan himself, Marcus Brigstocke chats to Ruth Seavers about what to expect from his malevolent new standup show. Marcus Brigstocke’s Devil May Care tour …
As he prepares to take his hit show on road, comic Dane Baptiste chats to Ruth Seavers about social media and the inspirations behind Gold. Oil. Drugs. It’s a good thing …
SATURday 1 SEPTEMBER Ceri Dupree New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £14.50-£22. Info 029 2087 8889. Local female impersonator who we previewed in the Stage section last month. Also in a smaller …
The League of Gentlemen: Jeremy Dyson interview The League Of Gentlemen rise out of Royston Vasey once more, playing local gigs for local people across the UK. Carl Marsh chats …
Bianca Del Rio St David’s Hall, Cardiff, Wed 1 Aug **** With the popularity of drag at its peak (thanks in no small part to RuPaul’s Drag Race), Cardiff …