2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Sikisa: Life of the Party
Sikisa is the life and soul, the hostess-with-the-mostess and the party don't start 'til she walks in. Join her for an epic house party and highly anticipated debut hour. Parties are fun... right? As seen and heard on Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club (ITV), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and [pod]Off-Menu[pod] podcast. Three-time Leicester Comedy Festival Awards nominee and BBC New Comedy Award Finalist. 'She exudes a lively energy' (Chortle.co.uk).
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Who wants a lockdown one-liner? How comics are covering Covid at Edinburgh Fringe
The festival is in full swing with audiences crammed into comedy clubs. But is our global pandemic the elephant in the room?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th August 2022How class and money are taking centre stage at the Fringe
Barriers of social class and economics have long made it hard for comedians and theatre makers to bring their work to the Fringe. But now, says David Pollock, they're fighting back.
David Pollock, The Scotsman, 8th August 2022Are 'woke mobs' killing comedy? You must be joking, say top Fringe comedians
Every week there's some new claim that comedy is being ruined by 'woke' mobs out to destroy freedom of speech. Is that really true?
Neil Mackay, The Herald, 7th August 2022Sikisa picks her comedy favourites
This is what sketch comedy is all about!
Sikisa, Chortle, 6th August 2022Comedy newbie Q&A: Sikisa
The Edinburgh Fringe is right here, right now, and yet we're still throwing some questions at a bunch of comedy debutants.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 5th August 2022Interviews: Chelsea Birkby, Rich Hardisty and Sikisa
Three stand-ups talk about finding therapy in stand-up.
Kirstyn Smith, Fest Mag, 5th August 2022Edinburgh Fringe interview: rarely asked questions - Sikisa
Immigration lawyer turned comic Sikisa combines social activism with the wish to have a good time in her show Sikisa: Life of the Party.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th August 2022Debutante's ball: Edinburgh Fringe Debuts
New comedy? One ticket please! Here's our top picks from the hunners of acts making their debuts at Edinburgh Fringe 2022.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 2nd August 2022Fringe Q&A: Sikisa on debuting at the festival with her very own house party
Originally from Barbados, but living in South London, Sikisa makes her Fringe debut this year as part of a fast-rising comedy career.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 2nd August 2022Big names return to support Edinburgh fringe
Comedians such as Omid Djalili and Rachel Parris are back after festival's tough two years due to Covid.
Rachel Hall, The Guardian, 1st August 202216 shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe
My major recommendation would be, after you've booked to see every one of the below shows, have a look on their socials at who they're excited about -- as much as writers would love you to take our word as gospel, no one knows better than they do!
Zoe Paskett, Funny Women, 30th July 2022What's On - August Comedy Roundup
With the Fringe back in full swing, here are some of the best debut acts coming to Edinburgh this August - As well as some funny freebies and returning legends.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 29th July 202215 rising stand-up comedy stars you need to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2022
As the festival returns for its 75th anniversary, here are some must-see shows from the rising stars of the UK comedy scene.
Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 28th July 2022Life & Soul: Sikisa on her Edinburgh Fringe debut
Immigration lawyer by day, stand-up comedian by night, Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes plans on bringing the vibes to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Yasmin Hackett, The Skinny, 26th July 2022Sikisa interview
I am Sikisa and I'm a stand-up comedian, writer, producer and lawyer alongside many other things as well but I give too much away.
Phoenix Remix, 25th July 2022Interview with comedian and dancer Sikisa
Sikisa is bringing her debut show up to Edinburgh Fringe this August. We talk to her about it, her career inspirations, and intent behind expression.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 21st July 2022I talk to Sikisa
"I feel like my show is going to be the catalyst for a lot of drunk people in Edinburgh!"
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 20th July 2022Sikisa: Life of the Party Q&A
Barbados-born comedian and immigration lawyer Sikisa is making her Fringe debut with her show Life of the Party. We caught up with the party girl to talk about her show, going by one name and is she ever finds time to sleep...
Funny Women, 13th July 2022Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes: 'The Rwanda policy doesn't make sense'
Discovered while working in a pub, the comic has to take holiday allowance from her legal work to make her Edinburgh Fringe debut next month.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 12th July 20229 exciting newcomers to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2022
Make note of these nine now, before they become household names.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 8th July 2022Edinburgh festival 2022: 50 shows to see
Phil Wang makes a heroic return, Ian McKellen stars in a balletic Hamlet and Sophie Duker is gleefully carefree. Here are our picks of the festival's comedy, theatre and dance.
Brian Logan, Mark Fisher and Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 6th July 2022Shows to see
Tips from The Guardian.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th July 2022Sikisa interview
My show is all about parties and celebrating life but also about the interactions I have with people at one particular house party.
On The Mic, 4th July 2022Performances
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