Review – Best of British (UK)
It’s a must see if you’re looking for dependable laughs and the opportunity to discover your next favourite British comedian.
Tagged: UK
Review – Juliet Meyers: Middle Lane Swimmer (UK)
I’m not entirely sure what it is about Juliet Meyers, but she seems very approachable. You know how some people give off a friendly vibe and you’re pretty sure you could just say hi to them and they’d be kinda cool?
10 Quick Qs – Idiots of Ants: Model Citizens (UK)
We like to think that our show is inclusive enough to cater for all audiences. Bring your Gran, bring your hamster… Bring your hamster’s Gran.
10 Quick Qs – Josie Long: Romance and Adventure (UK)
It’s about turning 30 and loving adventure sports, there’s swearing, a bit where I pretend to be a Godzilla sort of thing for some reason- there’s something for everyone.
Review – Eric’s Tales of the Sea: A Submariner’s Yarn
Tales of the Sea is a genial memoir of life inside a nuclear-powered tin-can, at depths the state-secrets act prevents Eric from revealing.
Review – Stuperstition
The greatest trick Stuperstition pulls off is that it indulges your doubts as a rational person, with jokes about homeopathy and references to the scientific method, and then whacks you on the side of the head with confounding illusions.
Review – Le Foulard
Le Foulard plays the long joke, the humour cooking over in a slow boil that plays tension against relief as Lucy builds towards the laughs.
10 (9) Quick Qs – The Correspondants (UK)
10 (actually 9) Quick Questions with UK outfit The Correspondents
Tim Ferguson – Carry A Big Stick
4. A movie that made you cry?
Terminator. Killer robots have motherboards too.
Anil Desai – At the Movies
An extremely talented impersonator, Anil Desai’s routine is a must see for movie buffs and celebrity lovers alike. At every opportunity Desai involves the audience, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Jeff Green – Father of Men
Jeff Green seems a little stressed. Originally from the UK, he’s living in Melbourne now, has a family and doesn’t watch television anymore.
Stephen K. Amos – Laughter Is My Agenda
He’s the bitchy, fabulous man we all wish we had as a best mate – a rare combination of cultured, low-brow, ridiculous and the terribly sublime.
Tim Key – Masterslut
2. Since you’re a comedian, is there a lot of pressure to be funny on a first date?
Tons. The best thing to do is keep it a secret. Tell the poor thing you’re a tree surgeon or an athlete. That way any glimmer of amusement you squeeze out will be seen as a bonus.
Idiots of Ants
5. What do you do when you get sad?
We don’t get sad. Life is good. We do comedy for a living! We do a 7 hour week, we don’t have a boss and we can drink beer at work. We can’t believe our luck!
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