Live Comedy Features
Here are the latest features we've published about live comedy.
Circuit Training interviews First Gig, Worst Gig interviews Random 8 interviews
First Gig, Worst Gig: Rachel Fairburn
Friday 27th March 2020
Her show Her Majesty is now getting relaunched in aid of the Trussell Trust, but why did Rachel Fairburn's great allergy gag get shelved?
Random 8: The Extra Bits
Tuesday 24th March 2020
As the lockdown kicks in, eight random comedians answer the mysterious Question Nine.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Sean Morley
Friday 20th March 2020
Sheffield's second-favourite Sean (Bean, surely), the splendid Sean Morley recalls sewer comedy, angry clapping and front-row concussion.
Random 8: Pope Lonergan
Tuesday 17th March 2020
His live Clinic recording may be postponed, but Pope Lonergan gets up to some memorable stuff in the bedroom too.
Glasgow Comedy Festival 2020 report
Monday 16th March 2020
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival launched last week, and runs until 29th March. British Comedy Guide visited the city for the inaugural weekend.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Isabelle Farah
Friday 13th March 2020
Does acting help comedians pretend to be confident? Let's ask Isabelle Farah.
Jena Friedman interview
Tuesday 10th March 2020
She worked on Jon Stewart's Daily Show and The Late Show with David Letterman, and is now a fearless political stand-up, with a run at the Soho Theatre coming up. But what will Jena Friedman do if another comedy of errors lets that orange fellah retake the White House?
Random 8: Jon Brittain
Tuesday 10th March 2020
Olivier Award-winning playwright Jon Brittain always wanted to be an author, even before he knew what one was.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Sara Barron
Friday 6th March 2020
What percentage of comedians are narcissists? Sara Barron educated-guesstimates.
Harriet Braine talks about 'niche comedy'
Thursday 5th March 2020
As she prepares to record a third series of The DesignSpark Podcast, Harriet Braine talks about the increasing appetite for niche topics among comedy fans.