BCG Daily Tuesday 27th February 2018
Press clippings
Fern Brady, Soho Theatre review
Young Scot with desert-dry delivery.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 27th February 2018Sir Ken Dodd leaving hospital after recovering
Veteran comic Sir Ken Dodd is leaving hospital on Tuesday after recovering from a chest infection.
The Telegraph, 27th February 2018Ed Byrne : Spoiler Alert - The Lowry, Salford review
Spoiler Alert is not a ground-breaking show; the insights are not especially thought-provoking. But the warm atmosphere and high-quality material are hard to resist.
Dave Cunningham, The Reviews Hub, 27th February 2018Review: Rich Hall's Hoedown, Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
As a cultural ambassador for the US, Rich Hall has become the sort of hard-gigging, craggy troubadour he so venerates in Willie Nelson and so disparages in Bob Dylan - the latter an American icon whose diminishing returns from endless touring leaves the comic feeling furiously short-changed. Happily for fans of the world-weary Hall, though, while there's a sizeable chunk of classic material here, especially in hilarious songs such as Rose of Hawick, with his setlist tailored to a Scottish audience, the new material is vital and incredulously angry.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 27th February 2018Desiree Burch: women 'have to prove ourselves first'
Comedian Desiree Burch says women have to "prove themselves" more to get booked for gigs.
Lizzie Edmonds, Evening Standard, 27th February 2018Chris Ramsey interview
Chris Ramsey on his new show, stand-up tour and why his wife might be trying to kill him.
NME, 27th February 2018The Play That Goes Wrong review
It really is impossible not to love what Mischief Theatre have created here. The Play That Goes Wrong is sure to entertain even the most discerning theatre goer, and whilst we may laugh at the joyous calamity that enfolds in front of us, it is without a doubt that there is a right way of doing things wrong.
The Reviews Hub, 27th February 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Rose Matafeo
New Zealand's Rose Matafeo isn't really a stand-up comedian at all. She is simply a force of nature.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th February 2018The Party's Just Beginning review
The film's supporting cast boasts an array of Scottish acting talent.
Tim Abrams, Short Com, 27th February 2018Mark Thomas: Showtime From The Frontline review
A bold show about giving a platform to those who might never be able to express themselves.
The List, 27th February 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Paul Smith
Paul Smith is a genuine comedy phenomenon.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th February 2018Stephen Mangan would revive Green Wing
Stephen Mangan has admitted he would be tempted to star in a revival of Green Wing if he was "desperate for money", but said he loved being part of the comedy show.
Female First, 27th February 2018Michael McIntyre-mania takes over New York
Much laughter, an encore and two standing ovations later, any fears over whether his very British sense of humour would translate to New York appeared completely extinguished.
Evening Standard, 27th February 2018How Stan Laurel never forgot his British comedy partner
Heart-warming pictures and letters Stan Laurel sent his first comedy sidekick Ted Desmond after he left England for America show the pair maintained a life-long friendship despite one finding worldwide fame.
Daily Mail, 27th February 2018Paul Sinha interview
Paul Sinha is currently on tour with his latest stand-up show Shout Out To My Ex. Here he recalls some of the most memorable nights of comedy of the past 25 or so years...
Chortle, 27th February 2018Don't panic! Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is back
It's the biggest thing to happen to the universe since the Vogons blew up Earth. Our writer grabs a babelfish and goes behind the scenes as the space satire returns.
Stephen Moss, The Guardian, 27th February 2018Videos
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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
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Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey
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Mum
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Archiveologists
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Tim Key's Poetry Programme
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3am60 min
Ed And Lauren Get On
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