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.
Damien Warren-Smith, AKA Garry Starr
Friday 1st December 2023
As he brings back the original Garry Starr vehicle, Damien Warren-Smith recalls clown inspirations and Berlin beginnings.
Dan Lees
Friday 24th November 2023
He's bringing Edinburgh hit The Vinyl Countdown to Soho, but why won't Dan Lees listen to the odd albums he acquired?
Josh Glanc
Friday 17th November 2023
His best-of is about to grace the Soho Theatre, but why did Josh Glanc once open a show in his birthday suit?
Josh Jones
Friday 27th October 2023
He's heading off on a UK tour, but when was Josh Jones upstaged by paramedics?
Aunty Donna
Friday 22nd September 2023
Aussie trio Aunty Donna are touring the UK - time to rudely peer into their career ups and downs.
Ben Target
Friday 15th September 2023
In a special extended edition of FGWG2, Ben Target on working with the late Adam Brace on the Soho-bound LORENZO, one weirdly clingy punter, and getting arrested by New Zealand's anti-terror police.
Chloe Radcliffe
Friday 18th August 2023
Biking, after-boxing and a Fringe fling: Chloe Radcliffe takes us through her gig history.
Juliette Burton
Friday 28th July 2023
Juliette Burton's new show? It's a No Brainer. And even her flyering can sometimes be fateful.
Matty Hutson
Friday 21st July 2023
Bald of head and gold of heart, Matty Hutson takes us through his pre-Fringe ups and downs.
Chris Grace
Friday 7th July 2023
He's taking on the Fringe as Scarlett Johansson - but will it be Chris Grace's Endgame?