“What would happen if I enjoyed this?” | David Eagle talks Visually Impaired Excellent, storytelling on BBC Radio 4 and finding the joy in every show

Tell us about you/your act. I suppose a lot of my comedy talks about blindness. I am blind, by the way, so I’m drawing on personal experience, as opposed to blindness just being a random topic that I’ve chosen to pursue. I have plenty of comedy that’s not blind-related, but a lot of the weird … Continue reading “What would happen if I enjoyed this?” | David Eagle talks Visually Impaired Excellent, storytelling on BBC Radio 4 and finding the joy in every show

“On the inside, it’s super powerful stuff. And that’s why I do it.” | Charlotte Cropper on juggling Slumber Party, Fight Club, changing lives and guest hosting Blizzard Comedy

Tell us about you/your act. Hiya! I’m predominately an anecdotal comedian, although I have been known to dabble with character at Manchester’s finest alt nights. I try to be super posi-vibed and energetic. I want my time on stage to feel like a good catch up with your best friend…’s annoying little sister. I’m very … Continue reading “On the inside, it’s super powerful stuff. And that’s why I do it.” | Charlotte Cropper on juggling Slumber Party, Fight Club, changing lives and guest hosting Blizzard Comedy

“I had a lot more to say because of the life experiences I had” | Mary Cross talks balancing puns and parenthood as a post-Covid comic

Tell us about you/your act. I am a queer, northern stand up who interweaves relatable stories with puns, impressions and comedy songs. How did you get into comedy? At the end of 2019, I spotted a poster for a comedy workshop in a pub in Manchester which was being put on by queer Cumbrian comedian, … Continue reading “I had a lot more to say because of the life experiences I had” | Mary Cross talks balancing puns and parenthood as a post-Covid comic