Evan Beswick
- Journalist
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Interviews: Rosie Holt and Michael Spicer
Rosie Holt and Michael Spicer have built online followings in the hundreds of thousands. We find out why they're leaving the keyboard to head to Edinburgh and the live stage
Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 24th August 2022Blues Brothers in arms: Black Blues Brothers interview
They grew up in village on the coast of Kenya, travelled together to Nairobi to learn their art, and have since performed for the Pope. Evan Beswick talks to The Black Blues Brothers, a group of acrobats tumbling into Edinburgh for the first time.
Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 4th August 2019The festival bookshelf
There was a time when it was either/or - Book Festival for the writers, Fringe or International Festival for the performers. Now it seems everyone's an author. Or a performer. Or both. Sharpies out.
Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 21st July 2019The skills to pay the bills
Think you've committed to the Festival? Score yourself against these comics with serious skin in the game.
Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 27th July 2018Rose Matafeo: kiwi conspirator
The Kiwi standup has made something of a splash this Fringe. Even the laughs sound different, she tells Evan Beswick.
Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 21st August 2017Focus on: Gráinne Maguire
The Irish comedian talks politics, periods and celebrity page-turners.
Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 16th July 2016A Good Day for a Gunging
The king of gunge, Dave Benson Phillips, speaks to Evan Beswick about reviving Get Your Own Back - and then douses him in slime.
Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 16th August 2015Focus on: Comedy Club 4 Kids
Comedy Club 4 Kids turns 10 this year and resident MC Tiernan Douieb tells us all about it.
Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 3rd August 2015Don't Panic!
After years battling with anxiety and panic attacks, comedian Felicity Ward has never been better. She chats to Evan Beswick about her journey - and how Adam Hills and Toy Story 3 helped her along the way.
Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 9th August 2013