Sooz Kempner
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Full cast announced for Withnail & I on stage
Full casting has been announced for the world premiere stage adaptation of Withnail And I, based on the film of the same name.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 3rd April 2024Red Dwarf subject of new episode-by-episode podcast
Comedians are to offer an episode-by-episode breakdown of classic sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf in a new podcast. Guests lined up for the first two series of Better Than Life include Nick Helm, Bec Hill, Gemma Arrowsmith and Sooz Kempner.
Chortle, 11th December 2023'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories
'I almost died. Just kidding! I only broke my leg': comedians share their Edinburgh fringe horror stories. The fringe can take its toll, but it's all good material, right? Whether it's pukey kisses, sleeping through a gig, or politician-induced paranoia, Ed Byrne, Paul Sinha, Olga Koch et al have lived to tell the tale. Plus! Ten shows to see this year.
The Guardian, 5th August 2023Punchline's Top Edinburgh Fringe Shows 2023
Hello! This is it. It's happening again. We've got a bag of rabbits and we're about to pull out a few to show you what's what. So without further ado, let's reveal the funniest bunnies in town.
Suzy & Rosalind Romer, Punchline UK, 31st July 202315 comedy shows you need to see at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023
As the world's biggest arts festival returns, here's our must-see shows from the brightest talents in British comedy.
Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 21st July 2023Hidden gems: 5 more #EdFringe 2023 shows not to miss
Discover 5 hidden gems - in no particular order - performances that may have slipped you by in past seasons, but were keenly noticed and celebrated by theQR.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 16th July 2023Sooz Kempner: 10 things that changed my life
Comedian and actress Sooz Kempner spoke with Adam Robertson about the 10 things that changed her life...
Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 18th June 2023Review: Sooz Kempner, Playstation, Brighton Komedia
Playstation is a warm and personal show, connecting with a generation of gamers who saw Lara Croft's acrobatics as the height of graphic rendering. It doesn't kick down doors into new territory, but it does leave a smile and lift spirits on a chilly Thursday night.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th May 2023Comedians condemn Labour party's 'horrendous' anti-Rishi Sunak advert
Marcus Brigstocke and Sooz Kempner and among the celebrities attacking an advert which bears a picture of prime minister Rishi Sunak, alongside the words: "Do you think adults convicted of sexually assaulting children should go to prison? Rishi Sunak doesn't."
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 7th April 2023Underbelly puts more Edinburgh shows on sale
Underbelly has announced a host of new shows for their Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 programme.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2023