BCG Daily Sunday 11th June 2017
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Press clippings
How to win a Malcolm Hardee Award...
The Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe are all about originality. This blog is a lazy re-hash of a piece I wrote last year. But, as Malcolm would have said - indeed, often did say - "Fuck it! It don't matter. There are people starving in Africa. Not all over. Round the edge... fish."
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 11th June 2017Interview: rarely asked questions - John Thomson
John Thomson is best known for his performances onscreen. He has shown his comic chops in The Fast Show and in his work with Steve Coogan and in much more and he has also shown his acting chops in Cold Feet. He is currently filming a new series of Cold Feet to go out later this year. Now Thomson has stepped behind the cameras to executive produce Dying Laughing, a fascinating documentary about the art of comedy. The format is fiendishly simple - a succession comedians talk about their craft, how they go about it and what it means to them. And boy what a cast.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th June 2017Opinion: Should performers listen to critics?
There is a long-held assumption among performers that critics get into a huddle during an interval and decide what they are going to say about a show. That way nobody risks going out on a limb and getting it wrong. If they all agree they must all be right. Right?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th June 2017Tape Face, Garrick Theatre - Review
There was a lot of audience participation which I know is not everyone's cup of tea, but please don't let that put you off. It is not at all embarrassing or cringe-inducing, the participants were treated well and not made to look foolish.
Irene Lloyd, Everything Theatre, 11th June 2017Video: Billy Connolly 'overjoyed' with Glasgow murals
Comedian Billy Connolly has said he is "flabbergasted" by three giant murals in his honour. The tribute portraits have been created Glasgow to mark the Big Yin's 75th birthday. Visiting the murals, he said: "I'm truly amazed at the effect these have had on me. They've just completely stunned me. "I thought I'd be all light-hearted on seeing them and jokey - but they're so big - the effect on me is so profound."
BBC, 11th June 2017Spotlight: London Hughes
Comedian, TV presenter, YouTuber and actress - 27-year-old London Hughes is on a one-woman mission to change the face of comedy.
Miranda Thompson, Daily Mail, 11th June 2017Gina Yashere interview
'In England, I'd still be the token black face on Mock the Week'
Arwa Mahdawi, The Guardian, 11th June 2017