Review: Patrick Monahan: Cake Charmer – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays
Patrick Monahan loves life. And cake. He exudes positivity as he enthusiastically bounds up to the stage, hugging everyone who wants to be hugged, and probably a few who don’t.
Review: The Donny Donkins “As (Hopefully Soon To Be) Seen On TV!” Show – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays
Donny Donkins, the creation of Barry Castagnola, is so convinced that he will be spotted by TV execs that he has invested an inordinate amount of money into jazzy video graphics for his show.
Lee Mack’s Desert Island Discs: reaction to female comedian comments
Comics and scholars have reacted to Lee Mack’s comments about female comedians on Desert Island Discs.
Comedians support Manchester demos against NHS and disability welfare cuts
Francesca Martinez, Robin Ince and Frankie Boyle were amongst those supporting yesterday’s protests in Manchester against cuts to the NHS and disability aid.
Review: Lucy Porter: Northern Soul – Newcastle Stand
Ridden with post-colonial guilt, Lucy Porter is a fan of general knowledge, puddings and sound politics. What isn’t there to like?
Interview: Steve Nallon #2 – ‘Comedians are all lunatics’
In part two of our interview, Steve Nallon talks to John-Paul Stephenson about Spitting Image and modern comedians. It’s strong stuff.
Review: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show Live! – Sunderland Empire
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show Live! is a stage recreation of the BBC Radio 4 series first broadcast in 1978, which would be transformed into, amongst others, a trilogy of five novels, a TV series, and a film.
Dave Gorman announces 2014 tour
Dave Gorman will use PowerPoint again in his next stage show, which tours the UK next year.
