Live Comedy Features
Here is the latest features we've published about live comedy.
Circuit Training interviews First Gig, Worst Gig interviews
Introducing Improv Mullet
Monday 18th September
Sean Mason from improv collective Comedy Sportz UK talks about how it is hard to 'sell' an improvised show to audiences, and explains his group's latest format...
John Kearns interview
Saturday 16th September
After finding unprecedented success with his first two hour-long offerings in 2013 and 2014, John Kearns talks about returning with new show Don't Worry They're Here.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Tom Taylor
Thursday 14th September
The Wodehouse-fuelled character comic recalls an unsexy burlesque bloke and a seriously weird village hall.
Jack Lane - Wisdom Of A Fool interview
Monday 11th September
Writer and performer Jack Lane talks about Wisdom Of A Fool, his theatre show about the life and work of comedy legend Norman Wisdom.
Objectively Funny - a new comedy festival for London
Friday 8th September
A new comedy festival is launching in London this September. Objectively Funny Festival is marketing itself as "all of the fun of the Fringe for a fraction of the price". Entry starts at just £1.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Athena Kugblenu
Thursday 7th September
Athena Kugblenu recalls Rastamouse confusion, horror-movie audience and an excellent bit of stand-up advice.
Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2017
Monday 4th September
A list of the best reviewed comedy shows at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival. The list includes Hannah Gadsby, Phil Nichol, Tom Ballard, Mat Ewins, Sarah Kendall and Larry Dean.
Rogue Pun at the Edinburgh Fringe - Defending The Defenders
Thursday 7th September
This year's Edinburgh Fringe was tricky for certain comics, as Netflix/Marvel's The Defenders dropped right in the middle of it. Si Hawkins talked to two of them.
Mark Row: A1 The Long Road to Edinburgh
Monday 4th September
New stand-up Mark Row had never stepped on stage twelve months ago. In this article he talks about the highs and lows and what he learnt from performing a full run at this year's Edinburgh Festival.
Edinburgh Fringe Extra
Friday 1st September
From a poster made out of parsley to bin-based bruises, the BCG team rounds up some interesting and funny stories and stunts from the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe.