How did you get into comedy? I was always that class clown in school (typical backstory, innit) and I was obsessed with watching stand-up comedy from like the age of 14, it was something I always wanted to try performing stand-up but never knew how to go about it. When I went to uni at … Continue reading “A life without hummus isn’t a life worth living” | Ben Hodge on his plans for 2022, comedy and his nuclear bunker
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“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
