Lou Conran
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Edinburgh institution gets an earlier start time - and an all-female MC roster
In a major change, the start time has been moved to 11.30pm, 90 minutes earlier than the slot it has traditionally. It will now be done by 1.30am, rather than 5am as in the past. This year's hosts are Thanyia Moore, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jay Lafferty and Lou Conran.
Chortle, 4th August 2022Lou Conran interview
So, we've all been through a right old 'meh' in the last few years and they say write about what you know.
On The Mic, 27th June 2022Gilded Balloon announces full Edinburgh Fringe Programme
Britney Spears, mental health, fitness, relationships, disability and sex are just a snippet of themes covered, while hilarious storytelling, music and magic take kids on an unforgettable journey of laughs and self-discovery.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th June 2022Gilded Balloon announces Edinburgh shows
The Gilded Balloon has announced the latest collection of shows from this year's Gilded Balloon Fringe season which will go on sale on Wednesday, 6th April.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th April 2022Review: Bill Bailey lights up Relight Festival
There was a touch of poignancy to the final element of his 40-minute headline set with a tribute to his best friend comedian Sean Lock, whose death from cancer was announced earlier in the week. This was the song Leg Of Time, a superbly ridiculous prog rock epic that the two had worked on together when creating mock rock group Taunton.
Leon Burakowski, The Shropshire Star, 22nd August 2021Comedy Shindig, Melbourne Hall review
Summer season of outdoor shows off to a terrific start.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 18th July 2021Scott Bennett and Lou Conran win Comics' Comic Awards
Scott Bennett has been named Best Act in the Comics' Comic Awards 2020. Lou Conran was named Best MC. Promoter Brett Vincent and the Comedy Support Act benevolent fund were also selected for prizes.
British Comedy Guide, 21st December 2020Bristol Old Vic to re-open with comedy night
Five months after its forced closure on 17 March, Bristol Old Vic is set to reopen with a series of performances this August and September.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th August 2020Quarantine questions: Lou Conran
Twelve weeks into the UK's coronavirus-induced lockdown, now is a time where we need comedy more than ever. Unsurprisingly, it's also a time where it's perhaps hardest to find something that's' actually damn funny. MoodyComedy is trying to remedy this.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 21st June 2020NextUp reveal new shows
Streaming Service NextUp has announced its next batch of releases. There are specials from Casual Violence, Ashley Haden, Njambi McGrath, Lou Conran and Alexander Bennett.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th January 2020