Latitude Festival comedy review: Sarah Kendall
Australian comic Sarah Kendall scooped up the Comedy Arena’s afternoon crowd with a goofy, shoulder-shrug of a set in the dense heat of Latitude Festival’s first full day.
Latitude Festival comedy review: Lolly Adefope
Lolly Adefope – character comedian of your dreams – won an unwitting audience over immediately with her fabulously direct characterisation of people not necessarily likable but almost overly believable.
Review: Invisible Dot Cabaret, Manchester International Festival
“It was maybe a little bit contentious that The Invisible Dot were the kingmakers of comedy at the Manchester International Festival; some argued (in small corners of the internet) that it was a dull and predictable shame that Manchester’s own comedy talent was sidelined.”
Andrew Maxwell interview
“If you label someone as a political comedian, I think that already comes with a set menu of left-wing positions; whereas on any given day, on any given topic, I have different opinions on different things.”
Review: Red Redmond, BLUE
Redmond’s self-produced Edinburgh show is a sharp mix of personal and political anecdotes, and the more broad musings of a grinningly awkward stand-up comic.
Byrne, Bea and Steel added to this summer’s Latitude line-up
Jason Byrne, Aisling Bea and Mark Steel are among the latest acts to be announced as part of Latitude’s 2015 comedy bill.
More big names confirmed for the Great Yorkshire Fringe
Founder Martin Witts says he is “delighted at the calibre of the comedy stars we have signed up.”
Review: Simon Munnery Sings Søren Kierkegaard
“Simon Munnery treads a line between calm, quiet storytelling and excited buoyance. His delivery is relaxed and methodical, while being fast, constant and almost giddy.”
