'I once got a five-star review for a show I wasn't in'
The Big Ask: What's the oddest thing you've read in a Fringe review?
11/08/2018 … I once got a five-star review which said ‘Richard Soames does a superb job.
Latest Features
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Sat 11 August 2018
How I learned that in tough times I can always rely on my jokes
Ivan Aristeguieta recalls his most memorable gigs
11/08/2018 … First gig In Caracas, Venezuela, about 11 years ago.
'I long to lack irony like this'
Demin's Amrou Al-Kadhi picks their Perfect Playlist
11/08/2018 … Jessie J does an air guitar I'm a queer person of colour living in a straight white world, and irony is my armour.
Fri 10 August 2018
'I sing my own walk-on music as I can’t remember my iTunes password'
The Big Ask: What track do you come on to and why?
10/08/2018 … I walk on to Rebel Rebel by David Bowie.
'I walked out of Luisa's show feeling like I could take on the world'
Lauren Pattison chooses her comedy favourites
10/08/2018 … Only Fools & Horses Jolly Boys Outing My dad has undeniably helped steer me into comedy by exposing me to the best British comedy from a young age.
Thu 09 August 2018
'This isn't comedy, this is a cry for help'
The Big Ask: What is the worst review you have ever had?
09/08/2018 … 'This isn't comedy, this is a cry for help' Three Weeks, 2013 Charmian Hughes, Bra Trek, Counting House Attic, 15:35 A play I brought up here when I was starting…
'Simultaneously the most violent and polite audience member ever'
Lloyd Langford recalls his most memorable gigs
09/08/2018 … Worst gig I once did Coventry University Students Union Bar and when I arrived I realised the gig was booked in the middle of reading week and also the posters…