Interview: Isy Suttie
Isy Suttie is best known for playing Dobby in Peep Show and is continuing her debut solo tour, Love Lost in the British Retail Industry this Friday (22nd October) at Durham Gala Theatre.
Interview: Carl Donnelly
I was first introduced to Carl Donnelly whilst watching Russell Howard’s Good News and knew straight away that this a comic for the future. Now after a stint on ‘Mock the Week’ and a successful Fringe run Donnelly looks closer than ever to reaching the top spot. I recently had the opportunity to exchange e-mails with Carl Donnelly, and found out he has quite an eye for great comedy.
Simon Buglass on Creased Comedy’s New Professional Night
Having recently returned from the Edinburgh Fringe after performing his package show Jocks and Geordies, local comic Simon Buglass is now hoping to make his mark on the local circuit both as a comedian and a promoter. Andrew Dipper caught up with Simon Buglass to find out more about his plans for Creased Comedy, his time in Edinburgh this past August, and what the future holds for the Northern comic.
Interview: Mark Rough
Having started doing stand-up over twelve years ago, Mark Rough has played over three and a half thousand gigs (and counting). But the self-proclaimed Mackem Motormouth came to notoriety on the circuit after Rough was charged with fraud back in 2000 for an incident involving his Fnrr Fnrr comedy club in Sunderland. Andrew Dipper and […]
Interview: The Boy With Tape On His Face
There are several possible routes to stand-up comedy success. But until now, gagging oneself with duct tape was not considered one of them. It’s worked for New Zealander Sam Wills, though. Already a multiple award winner Down Under, in August Wills’ act The Boy with the Tape on His Face became one of the hits […]
Interview: Craig Campbell
If you haven’t seen Craig Campbell perform before, I’d thoroughly recommend it. He’s a larger than life comedian, and, thankfully, his material is just as bold and funny as his persona. Oh, and he likes wood.
Interview: Mick Ferry
Luke Milford went to The Hyena for a chat with comic and all round good egg Mick Ferry.
Interview: Andy Fury
Andrew Dipper went for a chat with Andy Fury to find out how his material has progressed over the past few years, what he thinks about the rising number of comedians, and, ultimately, what makes the Northern comic tick.
