Much like her comedy, Mae Martin’s book Can Everyone Please Calm Down? is honest, straightforward and leaves you feeling warm inside. This is particularly impressive given she discusses some of society’s less palatable attitudes when it comes to sexuality and relationships. Can Everyone Please Calm Down? is a dissection of the way that people view … Continue reading Mae Martin makes discussing sexuality smart, funny and wholesome in Can Everyone Please Calm Down?
“Dawn would be the most likely to lick the floor.” | Lindsey Davies talks doubling up with Dawn Margaret for Gin and Comic
Tell us about the show you’re bringing to the Hull Comedy Festival Gin and Comic is a show, which involves stand up comedy, interactive gin-themed games and gin-themed prizes. What inspired you to make a show centred on gin? I originally wrote a solo show titled Gin and Comic, which I performed at a couple … Continue reading “Dawn would be the most likely to lick the floor.” | Lindsey Davies talks doubling up with Dawn Margaret for Gin and Comic
“It’s probably a bit TOO much self-reflection.” | Robyn Perkins on exploring her competitive nature in Front
Tell us about your show, Front. I have always been a competitive person. I also have been someone who struggles with confidence in the things I cannot measure, but is very confident in the things I can. While I don’t want kids, I have twin nephews: one is confident and one is competitive. This led … Continue reading “It’s probably a bit TOO much self-reflection.” | Robyn Perkins on exploring her competitive nature in Front
