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Interview: Laurie Stevens

‘That unique mix of earnestness and playfulness is something I try to emulate in the show.’ Laurie Stevens tell us about her debut Fringe show, ‘David’s One-Man Band (F*ck you Steven)’

Interview

Interview: Barnie Duncan

‘I don’t realllllly like doing jokes about dating, or being a dad, or the trouble with airplane food.’ Barnie Duncan tells us about ‘Oooky Pooky’ and his shows with Trygve Wakenshaw

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Interview: Amelia Hamilton

‘Whenever I feel myself getting nervous, I always tell myself, it’s play.’ Amelia Hamilton tells us about her stand-up/ rap hybrid debut, ‘Forget Me Not’

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Interview: Vix Leyton

‘Any conversation you’ve had in a pub with me, there’s a chance I’ve distilled that down into a bingo ball topic.’ Vix Leyton tells us about her competitive anecdote show, ‘The Comedy Arcade’


Interview

Interview: Laurie Stevens

‘That unique mix of earnestness and playfulness is something I try to emulate in the show.’ Laurie Stevens tell us about her debut Fringe show, ‘David’s One-Man Band (F*ck you Steven)’

Interview

Interview: Barnie Duncan

‘I don’t realllllly like doing jokes about dating, or being a dad, or the trouble with airplane food.’ Barnie Duncan tells us about ‘Oooky Pooky’ and his shows with Trygve Wakenshaw

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