Interviews

Lucy Beaumont interview

Lucy Beaumont interview

"Your job is to make people laugh, and sometimes you step into a room or club and think, ‘Oh heck, this isn’t going to work tonight’."…

The Likely Lads turns 50

The Likely Lads turns 50

50 years on, creators Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais reflect on the series about two teenage, working-class northerners.…

Ross Noble on the Newcastle arts scene, funding cuts, his favourite venue

Ross Noble on the Newcastle arts scene, funding cuts, his favourite venue

"Newcastle has every size venue you could possibly want. We should be proud and grateful for what the city can offer."…

James Acaster interview

James Acaster interview

EXCLUSIVE: James Acaster on comedy, writing for radio, his role in Josh Widdicombe's new sitcom and more.…

Jason Manford talks The Producers, Mel Brooks, working with Louie Spence

Jason Manford talks The Producers, Mel Brooks, working with Louie Spence

"To be on stage that long singing and acting and dancing is terrifying."…

Funny Team interview

Funny Team interview

After a mighty fine debut show at Jesterval earlier this year, Funny Team - that's Lee Kyle, Sammy Dobson, Catherine Scott, Nicola Mantalios-Lovett and Matt Reed to me and you - are back! We catch up with the gang to talk comedy.…

Ross Noble interview

Ross Noble interview

Most of us have experienced a nightmare where we’re on stage, in front of a huge audience, with no script, no cues, and absolutely no clue what we’re going to say next. What is an unwelcome nocturnal stress for most people is a daily fact of life for Ross Noble.…

Mick Ferry talks stand-up, his first ever gig, comparisons with Les Dawson

Mick Ferry talks stand-up, his first ever gig, comparisons with Les Dawson

"I've got the best job in the world. I basically get paid for talking a load of old cobblers. What better job is there than that?"…

Josie Long interview

Josie Long interview

Josie Long on stand-up, her writing process, a new feature film in the works and more. …

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