Thursday, December 29, 2016
He found TV fame young and, at 28, has already put his vices behind him. Now the comic has austerity Britain in his sightsKevin Bridges: you can’t be complacent in comedy“I was watching …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54PMThursday, October 27, 2016
Sarah Silverman, Hugh Grant and Zach Galifianakis are fans of this US comic's righteous anger but the man himself is less keen. 'I'm a completely flawed hypocrite,' he tells usIt's not often…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36PMTuesday, August 23, 2016
Like the universe or Stevie Wonder, the number of awards for standups continues to expand. And the latest gong on the block is from the 'home of witty banter'There's a new gong in town. Not …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:04AMSaturday, May 28, 2016
To comedy fans the standup legend’s death at the age of 32 was every bit as significant as those of John Lennon and Kurt Cobain. As his classic Arizona Bay is rereleased, does Hicks still …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:19PMFriday, February 26, 2016
The company’s latest production can feel costly, couply and a tad contrived – but its playful pageantry ensured that even a sceptical visitor was lost in a world of communist conspiracie…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:52AMThursday, November 26, 2015
To comedy fans the standup legend’s death at the age of 32 was every bit as significant as those of John Lennon and Kurt Cobain. As his classic Arizona Bay is rereleased, does Hicks still …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:07PMMonday, May 25, 2015
Saturday, November 22, 2014
He found TV fame young and, at 28, has already put his vices behind him. Now the comic has austerity Britain in his sights Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:00AMThursday, August 16, 2012
As the Boy With Tape on His Face, Sam Wills drags mime into today; Nick Helm bawls audiences out. Both use games, interactivity, sketches and standup – is this variety comedy?As my colleag…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:35AMThursday, August 9, 2012
Paul MacInnes is spending the month in Edinburgh as a judge for the Foster's comedy awards. Follow his progress as he tackles the best and worst the festival has to offerPaul MacInnes
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:57AMWednesday, August 8, 2012
Josh Widdicombe is wowing Edinburgh festival crowds with his observational jokes that tap into hot topics for the younger generation. Should comics stick to what they – and we – know?If …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:15AMTuesday, November 8, 2011
Banter, patter, battle of wits – why is the exchange of friendly insults such a fixture of modern life? Paul MacInnes attended a 'banter night' to find outIf you are a man, or are thi…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:05PMFriday, August 26, 2011
The lure of a TV show may have improved standards among young comics, but is careerism killing off the crazy and exceptional?It appears there's something of a quiet consensus this year that …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:38AMThursday, August 25, 2011
Sweat, swearing, singing – and Dave TV's best joke of the fringe. But I can't see Nick Helm on Live at the Apollo …After leaving for Nick Helm's show in a rush, I forgot my notepad. As a…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:37AMWednesday, August 24, 2011
From a comedian with experience of UK Uncut to an Australian Vic Reeves, here's the lowdown on this year's nomineesNick HelmLarge, bearded, shouty – but don't let that put you off. Nick He…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:28PMTopical material is creeping back on the agenda. Even Tom Rosenthal is getting political – in a gentle sort of wayOne of the eeriest things about the dearth of politics on the fringe these…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:10AMTuesday, August 23, 2011
Can you stop yourself looking at your watch at a comedy gig – and can any of Edinburgh 2011's acts keep going long enough?In the pub last night, in between discussions over the price of Pe…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:27AMMonday, August 22, 2011
With thousands of shows at the fringe it's hard to know where to start. Should you follow the recommendations of performers, your pals or just go it alone?If they're not struck with a desire…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:17AMFriday, September 11, 2009
It can be hard to tell whether a standup has stolen a routine or just happens to be riffing on the same subject as another comic. And it's impossible to copyright your style of delivery Cont…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:56AM 
