Marissa Burgess
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 3
Focus on: Dane Baptiste
An award winner and now familiar face on TV, Dane Baptiste has conquered both the urban and mainstream scenes. But he's not done yet...
Marissa Burgess, Fest Mag, 22nd July 2017Meet the Edinburgh Fringe's right wing comedians
There's more to comedy Tories than Jim Davison and Chubby Brown, as Marissa Burgess finds out.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 11th July 2017Ricky Gervais review
Humanity provides plenty of big laughs.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 16th March 2017Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2017 review
Though cutting a striking figure - tall, slender with long rusty-hued locks - Alasdair Beckett-King avoids wading straight into the obvious gags about how he looks, instead leading into them slowly and subtly beginning with the social pitfalls of possessing such pale eyebrows.
Marissa Burgess, Chortle, 26th February 2017Elis James interview
'I love improvising with John Robins, he is the funniest person I know.'
Marissa Burgess, The List, 8th September 2016Interview: Phil Ellis, James Meehan and Will Duggan
Over the past few years Phil, James and Will have been a big hit with kids as well as their sniggering guardians. With all three going solo this Fringe, we wonder if it will all end in tears.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 2nd August 2016Bridget Christie interview (Link expired)
Award-winning comic Bridget Christie speaks about feminism, how a chaotic childhood shaped her style, and the art of turning serious issues into side-splitting stand-up.
Marissa Burgess, WOW247, 12th May 2016Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2016 review
The penultimate night of Leicester's three-week comedy love-in means it's time for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, the traditional beginning of the end of the city's comedy festival. Once again it's sold out, but then punters know there's going to be talent here as all the contenders have been selected by promoters from around the country.
Marissa Burgess, Chortle, 21st February 2016Interview: Paul Sinha - 'I am nothing if not dedicated'
Quiz-loving stand-up prepares another meticulously planned set at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 27th January 2016Interview: Alex Horne - Monsieur Butterfly
'Everyday something goes wrong. It's so unpredictable.'
Marissa Burgess, The List, 7th August 2015