Live Comedy Features
Here are the latest features we've published about live comedy.
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Lawrence Leung
Friday 9th April 2021
He's reading minds live from Melbourne in new show Connected, but why does Lawrence Leung owe a lot to one memory-challenged MC?
Random 8: Stuart Laws
Tuesday 6th April 2021
With his Grave New World now upon us, Stuart Laws recalls conference confusion, cetaceous cruising and an excruciating kiss.
Five Years of First Gig Worst Gig - Part 2
Friday 2nd April 2021
It's our second jog through the FGWG archives, five years on, starring Rosie Jones, Jeremy Hardy, Natalie Haynes, Dane Baptiste, Jen Kirkman and many more.
Random 8: Loyiso Gola
Tuesday 30th March 2021
His landmark Netflix special is streaming now, but why would Loyiso Gola like to emulate a bit of Brad Pitt's career?
First Gig, Worst Gig: Tim Key
Friday 26th March 2021
He graces the Best Medicine Gala on Saturday and has birthed a lovely new book, but why did Tim Key once go Bubka-like in Kilkenny?
Random 8: Sarah Pearce
Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Comedian, therapist and co-founder of this week's Best Medicine Festival, Sarah Pearce talks triffids, trains and the origin of takeaways.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Zahra Barri
Friday 19th March 2021
What's the worst football club in the world? The one Zahri Barri once did comedy at. She takes us through the live highs and lows.
Random 8: Jo Caulfield
Tuesday 16th March 2021
What links Alice Cooper, David Cassidy and John Lewis? Jo Caulfield takes our eight-question quiz.
Random 8: Evelyn Mok
Tuesday 9th March 2021
Making plans for the CAN Festival Comedy Night, Evelyn Mok reveals an inspirational memoir and some deeply uninspirational signs.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Lucy Porter
Friday 5th March 2021
She's onscreen for next week's Joke's On You, Dementia! night, but why was Lucy Porter once a shadowy racetrack figure?