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
Random 8: Alex Lynch
Tuesday 15th June 2021
His podcast Out Of Character gives guests a novel test, but why did Alex Lynch have nightmares for Children In Need?
First Gig, Worst Gig: Rosie Wilby
Friday 11th June 2021
With her Breakup Monologues now on bookshelves, headphones and live stages, Rosie Wilby talks us through some great and gruesome gig memories.
Random 8: Mark Simmons
Tuesday 8th June 2021
Coventry, Cumberbatch and a cracking car radio gag: Mark Simmons faces our random questions.
Musical Comedy Awards finalists ready for Saturday 12th June live stream
Saturday 29th May 2021
The Musical Comedy Awards 2020 final is due to take place on Saturday 12th June. Here's a rundown of the acts due to take part, and details of how to watch the live stream.
The Isolation Conversations - Matt Forde's Safe Seat
Monday 24th May 2021
Back from lockdown shielding, Matt Forde has six political heavyweights on his radar. Will one party leader use these live shows to relaunch his image?
The Isolation Conversations - Ian Smith's prime-time bedroom
Monday 17th May 2021
He's now a Radio 4 documentarian, with a unique insight into why people get stuck in things: Ian Smith talks contortion tests, grim swings, crossword podcasts, polar bear chasing, and how lots of backstage areas will be very tense as comedy returns.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Cally Beaton
Friday 7th May 2021
It's careers and some tears on her unique new podcast, but what sent Cally Beaton on a wild emotional trek back to the car park?
Random 8: Verona Rose
Tuesday 4th May 2021
She's revealing clandestine passions on ITV2's Secret Crush, but when did Verona Rose become over-attached to a keyring?
Random 8: Alice Levine
Tuesday 27th April 2021
As she launches the big new British Scandal podcast, Alice Levine recalls run-ins with British comedy royalty and fashion-loving flying pests.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Katy Wix
Friday 23rd April 2021
With an upbringing-themed podcast and a new memoir on the shelves, Katy Wix takes a trip through her on-screen highs and lows.