Kathleen Hughes
‘I like birch, I think she’s kind of a diva. Skinny diva.’ Kathleen Hughes goes back to her roots in new work-in-progress show ‘Twig’
Mara Joy
‘I remember watching some of Start Trek: Next Generation and being obsessed with Data.’ Mara Joy tells us about her Glasgow International Comedy Festival show, ‘I Am [Not] a Robot’
Reviews
Esther Manito: Slagbomb
A blunt, furious tale of family life with a deceptively warm centre
Buffy Revamped
Brendan Murphy delivers an energetic attempt at retelling all seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The Shy Vaudevillian
Engaging comic history defined by an inspired gimmick
Don Toberman: Ping Pong Champ
Champion clown delivers a physical comedy masterclass
Paul Williams: Don’t Look at Me
Lighthearted Fringe delight from the star of Taskmaster New Zealand
Hasan Al-Habib: Death to the West (Midlands)
Entertaining show whose central theme of identity resonates amongst the numerous gags
Jessica Durand: Over The Top
Sparkling mischievous romp through mud, mayhem, and sculleries in stately homes
Alice-India: See You in Hell
Strong, energetic hour looks at a familiar narrative from a pleasingly distinctive viewpoint
Eleanor Conway: No Phones in the Hot Tub
The doyenne of gleeful oversharing makes the best of less-than ideal situation
The Britpop Hour with Marc Burrows
Musical nostalgia trip using PowerPoint charts and goofy Jarvis Cocker impressions
Chokeslam
Phenomenal hour of comedic storytelling captivates whether you’re a spandex enthusiast or no