Martin Walker (II)
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Press clippings Page 42
Andrew Doyle interview
Andrew Doyle is an up and coming stand-up comedian. He chats with Martin Walker about his Edinburgh show, 'Minimalism!' and the nature of offence in comedy. He also talks about the infamous (and rather funny) YouTube clip, where Andrew gets beer thrown in his face.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th July 2015Karen Koren - Gilded Balloon 30th anniversary interview
Thirty years ago Karen Koren formed the Gilded Balloon, one of today's largest, most successful venues on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In a frank and fascinating interview, Karen takes Martin Walker through the history of the venue, from its origins in the Alternative Comedy scene to the fire at its then home in Edinburgh's Cowgate. She also talks openly about how big money is changing the Fringe and explains what on earth she was doing with those Chippendales.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2015Going to space: The Old Fella
Martin Walker chats to The Old Fella, Rod Gregory. Described as a national treasure after storming Australia's Got Talent, he's sold out stand-up shows all over down under. Not bad for a retired farmer in his 70s.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 16th July 2015I'm going to perform 140 Characters in an hour
Karakter KomiK Katia Kvinge is trying to keep her Edinburgh Festival Fringe performance down to 140 Karakters. The former Edinburgh Art School Student tells Martin Walker that she would rather be on Tumbler anyway.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 16th July 2015Interview: Laura Lexx
Laura Lexx has written an Edinburgh Festival Fringe show about not having an Edinburgh Festival Fringe show to write. As she explained to Martin Walker, no matter what happens in her debut Edinburgh hour, it won't be that bad. In fact, it it's likely to be very good.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 15th July 2015Jonny Awsum is bigger, better, funnier
Feel-good musical comedian, Jonny Awsum tells Martin Walker that when it comes to his new Fringe show, Everything is Awsum. He's promising a bigger, better, funnier show than last year's critically acclaimed Edinburgh solo debut.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 14th July 2015In depth chat with Dane Baptiste
Dane Baptiste's life has changed in the last 6 months; he has achieved things that he had previously only dreamt about. But, he tells Martin Walker, he has doubts. In an in depth interview, Dane gets to the nitty gritty of race, politics, celebrity culture, his Edinburgh show and his brand new BBC pilot, Sunny D.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 13th July 2015The laughing choirboy challenge
Returning the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his second show, Great Grimsby's most talented export Lloyd Griffith chats to Martin Walker about being leading choirboy comedian. And he throws down the gauntlet to other Fringe comics - can they sing any better?
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 11th July 2015I'm not Jackie Mason
At this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Juliet Meyers is set to explore the labels we assign ourselves and others, being a bad Jew (more a self-loathing atheist) and an ex-vegan non-mum (apart from her evil imaginary son Carlitos). Martin Walker finds out more.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 11th July 2015One line to Edinburgh to get thin
Mark Simmons returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a brand new show packed full of delightfully daft but carefully crafted one-liners, punctuated by absurdly self-aware set pieces. Mark takes you on a gentle jaunt through the meandering labyrinth of his pun-ridden consciousness. Martin Walker enjoys the ride.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 11th July 2015