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Interview: rarely asked questions - Anna Mann
Anna Mann is not really a comedian. She is a veritable artiste who has been in showbusiness for almost as long as Joan Collins. She has recently branched out while she waits for her next big acting job and is offering advice to anyone suffering from black dog in her latest soiree, A Sketch Show For Depressives. Mann is helped in her quest by chameleon character comic Colin Hoult, who you should know from Revolting and Murder In Successville. Have you twigged yet? What I'm saying is that Anna Mann is the creation/alter ego of the brilliant Colin Hoult and is bloody funny as well as a bit scary. Can I make myself any clearer?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th March 2017January: Comedian Of The Month #36, Anna Mann
Colin Hoult is not a name that has gone unheard of in recent years. His stand-up shows consistently receive fantastic praise and Hoult himself is known as an ever-changing and innovative performer. Perhaps the comedian's most well-known onstage character is Anna Mann, a middle-aged actress grappling with deep loneliness brought about by her struggling career and subsequently, her mental health.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 8th February 2017Filming starts on Murder In Successville Series 3
BBC Three has ordered a third series of Murder In Successville, the unique comedy format starring Tom Davis. Guest stars in the new series include Professor Green, Richard Osman and Reggie Yates.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd February 2017Sky Arts reveals 7 Valentine's comedies
Sky Arts has announced 7 romance-themed short comedies. Stars include Rosie Cavaliero, Nick Mohammed and Liam Williams.
British Comedy Guide, 20th January 2017Revolting preview
YouTube has created a battalion of DIY pranksters - usually more irritating than amusing -and hidden camera stunts remain a rather too frequent go-to format for broadcasters. So it is something of a challenge to stand out against such saturation.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd January 2017Can NextUp become the Netflix for British stand-up?
NextUp will stream live comedy sets for a low subscription fee. Stand-ups are excited, and will share 50% of the income - but will the new service attract a big enough audience to succeed?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th November 2016Interview: Colin Hoult / Anna Mann
Colin Hoult interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 26th August 201675 killer jokes and one-liners from the Fringe (Link expired)
Here's a whopping 75 gags, jokes and observations from this year's festival. If you didn't like the last one, move on the next.
WOW247, 24th August 2016Interview: Colin Hoult / Anna Mann
Colin Hoult interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 20th August 2016Podcast: Colin Hoult is Anna Mann
Martin Walker speaks to Anna Mann, the character creation of comedian Colin Hoult. They talk about her life on stage and screen - and her brief time in TV commercials, fronting the infamously short lived Turkish Delight campaign.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 13th August 2016