“Alternative comedy is my favourite, because it’s undefinable in its irregularity.” | David Stanier talks silly parties, video games and how lockdown is changing comedy

Tell us about you/your act. Super-duper guy, silly-billy boy, and bane of the Magic Circle. Best new really famous popstar 2021. How did you get into comedy? I’m just getting started, baby! But I started just getting started at university trying to be both Russell Brand and the Mighty Boosh. What’s the best gig you’ve … Continue reading “Alternative comedy is my favourite, because it’s undefinable in its irregularity.” | David Stanier talks silly parties, video games and how lockdown is changing comedy

“I’ve never felt so free on stage, I had a sit down wee to celebrate.” | Tony Wright talks eating, sleeping and creating his debut solo show

Tell us about you/your act. My act is very anecdotal laced with gags and one liners. It never used to be this way but over time I managed to develop a very natural and loose presence and learned that my stories were actually interesting to people. (Most … not the people of Rochdale.) My style … Continue reading “I’ve never felt so free on stage, I had a sit down wee to celebrate.” | Tony Wright talks eating, sleeping and creating his debut solo show

“You have to laugh about the ups and downs.” | Ben Hodge on finding space in comedy to be himself with no explanation

Tell us about you/your act. I am a gay, transgender (ftm) man whose comedy centres around my experiences in the dating world as well as making light about my trans identity! How did you get into comedy? I have always been the class clown and I enjoyed taking on the comedy roles in different musicals … Continue reading “You have to laugh about the ups and downs.” | Ben Hodge on finding space in comedy to be himself with no explanation