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Kieran Hodgson and Stevie Martin star in lifeguards pilot
Taster episodes of Lifeguards, a sitcom pilot about a dysfunctional seaside safety team, have been filmed. Kieran Hodgson and Stevie Martin are in the lead roles.
British Comedy Guide, 27th January 2022Tessa Coates and Stevie Martin write Nobody Panic self-help guide
Tessa Coates and Stevie Martin, the hosts of hit podcast Nobody Panic, have written a self-help guide based on what they have learned from the show.
British Comedy Guide, 10th August 202110 comedy acts who went big on social media
Munya Chawawa's video of Matt Hancock as 'Shaggy' went viral this week. He's one of a new comic tribe who star on TikTok or Twitter.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 1st July 2021John Robertson to stage 50 hour version of Dark Room
John Robertson is to stage a 50-hour online performance of his interactive gaming stand-up show The Dark Show next week.
Chortle, 21st 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 2021Chortle Awards names Legends Of Lockdown
Fergus Craig, Mark Watson, Tim Key, Alex Horne, John Robertson, Marcus Brigstocke, Rachel Parris, Richard Herring, Robin Ince, Stevie Martin, Alistair Green, Janey Godley, Mark Olver, Archie Henderson, Catherine Bohart, Toussaint Douglass and Munya Chawawa are amongst those named Legends Of Lockdown in the Chortle Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 28th March 2021Has lockdown changed comedy for ever?
The popularity of internet comics has ballooned in the past year, and talent agents are taking notice. But will viral lols translate to a long-term career?
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 16th March 2021How stand-ups swapped the Fringe for Twitch
There has been a huge comedy boom on the gaming platform, enabling acts such as Bilal Zafar to gain creative control and reach new audiences.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 12th January 2021Comedians indoors getting creative: part 19
Includes performances from Stevie Martin, Jen Brister, Maureen Younger and Allyson June Smith.
Funny Women, 24th July 2020Why female comedians have been speaking out
While the live comedy circuit has been non-existent during lockdown, another, darker side of comedy has reared its head. And this one is no laughing matter. In recent weeks we have seen its ugly side emerge into the light as a grassroots #MeToo movement has sprung up, with allegations of sexual misconduct dominating social media feeds and making headlines.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 6th July 2020