Will Franken
- Comedian
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Rarely asked questions: Sarah Franken
Comedian Sarah Franken used to be comedian Will Franken, so he used to check his flies but now checks in case Sarah's knickers are sticking out.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th November 2015Sarah Franken on performing her first Fringe show
'I thought I had to wear jeans and a t-shirt to perform comedy'
Alice Jones, The Independent, 10th August 2015Sarah Franken: Being out of the closet is even funnier
Most people know comedian Sarah Franken as Will. For 15 years Will carved out an international comedy career - counting the late great Robin Williams as a fan. At her last Edinburgh Fringe she performed comedy as a man, but as she explains to Martin Walker, it's time at last to bring Sarah to the stage.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 2nd August 2015Goodbye Will Franken; hello Sarah Franken
Over the past 15 years, Will Franken has forged a reputation as a fast-paced, multi-layered character comedian. This year, however, Will Franken will be not at the Edinburgh Fringe - but Sarah Franken will. For the British-based American comic has decided to end 'a lifetime of secrecy' and come out as transgender.
Chortle, 26th July 2015Interview: Will Franken
"Jon Stewart is one of the least funny people on the planet"
Brian Donaldson, The List, 19th June 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Will Franken, David Trent and Harriet Kemsley.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 12th June 2015Fringe Q&As: Will Franken
Will Franken speaks to the HeraldScotland about a fried Mars bar, self-esteem issues and his love for Scotland.
The Herald, 21st August 2014Will Franken: 'I'm back home in my cave this year' (Link expired)
Will Franken shares his best and worst Fringe experiences with WOW247, including his dislike of being flyered and comedy as a near sexual experience.
WOW247, 11th August 2014Will Franken's exclusive video for Comedy Blogedy
Critically acclaimed, surrealistic character comedian with a myriad of personalities Will Franken returns this year to the late-night, rock & roll, filth'n'fury ethos of the Just The Tonic at The Caves at 10.40pm with another violent explosion of his kaleidoscopic, manic, and hysterical imagination in his new show The Stuff They Put In Sleep.
Comedy Blogedy, 23rd July 2014The Will Franken three minute interview
Critically acclaimed surrealistic character comedian of myriad personalities unveils his latest rapid fire absurdist assault on the fragilities of human identity, platitudes of postmodern sanctimony, and presupposition of collective reality. Martin Walker emailed Will Franken some questions. This is the complete and unedited response.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 22nd July 2014