Jacob Hawley
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
What is it like to do stand-up at a music festival?
Sophie Duker and Jacob Hawley discuss how to draw revellers away from pop stars while Glastonbury's Charlotte Lang explains what it takes to win over the cabaret tent
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 13th June 2023Jacob Hawley interview
"I'm a 31-year-old dad, TikTok terrifies me".
Jake Clothier, RDG, 1st March 2023The male stand-ups using jokes to cope with miscarriage
Even though it affects one in five pregnancies, the loss of a baby is rarely talked about, especially among men. But stand-ups Jacob Hawley and Will Duggan are using comedy to break that taboo.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 23rd September 2022Leicester Comedy Festival announces first shows for 30th anniversary year
Big Difference are delighted to announce the first shows to go on sale for the 30th anniversary of Leicester Comedy Festival and five years of The UK Kids' Comedy Festival in February 2023.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th August 2022Who wants a lockdown one-liner? How comics are covering Covid at Edinburgh Fringe
The festival is in full swing with audiences crammed into comedy clubs. But is our global pandemic the elephant in the room?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th August 2022Fringe Q&A: Jacob Hawley loves the festival but wishes it was in April
A rising star on the comedy scene with two BBC podcasts on his name, Jacob Hawley says he's heading to the Edinburgh Fringe without many nerves for the first time.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 26th July 2022Why TikTok reels are reshaping comedy
Comedians are finding they're not just adapting for an audience when producing online content, they're adapting for an algorithm.
Liam Pape, The Spectator, 12th July 2022Monkey Barrel announces its 2022 Edinburgh Fringe programme
This year will be the venue's biggest festival yet, with more than 70 acts across eight rooms, including former free venues The Hive and Carnivore coming into the fold.
Chortle, 18th March 2022How has Coronavirus affected the future of live comedy?
Has the practicality and prominence of IGTV, Twitter and Tiktok changed comedy's pathway for good? Will budding comedians see live comedy as a worthwhile endeavour when the rewards of making online content are so much more tangible? Will there even be any venues to return to?
Chris Byfield, SW Londoner, 6th May 202150 funny podcasts to make you feel much better
Has your daily walk become an endless trudge to nowhere? These podcasts, chosen by comedians, podcasters, Guardian writers and readers, are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
The Guardian, 5th April 2021