Live Comedy

First Gig, Worst Gig
It was the first of times, it was the worst of times. In this interview column edited by Si Hawkins we probe comedians' murky pasts. A new interview every Friday.
Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer
Friday 13th June 2025
Chap-hop beef, Gove regrets and Reggie Perrin envy: it's the rise of Mr.B the Gentleman Rhymer.
Rhys Darby
Friday 23rd May 2025
The kiwi legend returns with The Legend Returns, but why won't he do a sequel to Jokes on a Plane?
Grubby Little Mitts
Friday 16th May 2025
Heading to Soho with Eyes Closed, Mouths Open, Grubby Little Mitts take us back through their messy pasts.
Karen Dunbar
Friday 9th May 2025
Currently taking on all of Scotland, Karen Dunbar talks karaoke digs, DJ kicks and dour soccer stars.
David Tsonos
Friday 2nd May 2025
As he gets ready to record his first special via the Brighton Fringe, Canadian David Tsonos recalls Cruise blues, heady headlining and post-military coach misery.
Bella Hull
Friday 18th April 2025
How do a monkey, elephant, baby cobra and piggie fit into Bella Hull's comedy life? All will be revealed.
Geoff Norcott
Friday 28th March 2025
Grim green rooms, self-heckles in Helmand Province and a Romesh/Ryan dream: Geoff Norcott takes on FGWG2.
Brennan Reece
Friday 21st March 2025
How did Brennan Reece fare against 500 hairy bikers? All will be revealed.
Dulcé Sloan
Friday 7th March 2025
Swapping The Daily Show for Soho, Dulcé Sloan talks us through her highs and lows.