Possessed of an inordinate self-belief, Liza Treyger is one of the sharpest, funniest comics ever to not give a shit what you think of her. Named one of Variety's "Ten To Watch" at this year's Just For Laughs, the Odessa-born firebrand discusses how a trip to Palm Springs with a stylist changed her brain; her self-sabotage techniques; wanting women to have a great time, and how to tell which couples in an audience aren't fucking.
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Comedy powerhouse Kamau finds time in-between podcasting, writing, and hosting the Emmy Award nominated "United Shades of America"on CNN, to produce deliriously funny sociopolitical standup. We talk about swerving the obvious joke, the balance of vulnerability and power, and find out why even Chris Rock said Kamau talks too much about racism...
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Filed Under: Canada, Criticism, Diversity, Edinburgh, Fame, Festival Comedian, Just For Laughs, Money, TV
Comments: No CommentsVenezuelan Ivan is a comic powerhouse, with an intensely scientific approach underpinning his sensual performance. Self-taught by translating classic routines into Spanish, he's achieved a genuine mastery of the ingredients necessary for faultless joke structure; as soon as he starts outlining Louis CK's "foundational premise", you'll be hooked...
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Filed Under: Audiences, Diversity, Edinburgh, Fame, Louis CK, One Liners, Stereotypes, Structure, Success, TV, Writing On Stage
Comments: No CommentsA punchline powerhouse with a genuinely unique act, Lee Ridley is adept at skewering his audience’s unspoken prejudices. Unable to speak due to his cerebral palsy, Lee communicates entirely through an electronic aid, on- and off-stage. We discuss how he overcomes the specific challenges this presents to a comic, and learn in more than usual detail how he “found his voice”. And why he chose that accent…
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Filed Under: Alternative Comedy, BBC, disability, Diversity, Heckles, Improv, iPad, Lee Ridley, lost voice guy, Stereotypes, Success
Comments: No CommentsImmaculate in appearance, delivery and hit-rate, Rhys Nicholson is a perfectly-balanced cocktail of a comedian. We discuss the relationship between his face, his “face” and the world of drag, and zero in on the pressures of following up an award-nominated show…
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Filed Under: Australia, Character, Competitions, Diversity, Drag, Edinburgh, Gender, Melbourne, Persona, rhys nicholson, So You Think You’re Funny, TV
Comments: No CommentsAunty Donna are a six-man sketch team with specialists in video, sound design and stage direction reinforcing the classic clown family of octopus Statham, wild-eyed loon and wanking sex-monkey. We talk about the method behind the madness, the effect their online presence has on their creativity, and the meetings required to steer a six person/six partner battleship.
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An electrifying live performer, with a casual brutality that has audiences laughing despite themselves, Paul Chowdhry sells far more tickets than his mid-level TV profile might suggest. We talk about his outsider status, the racial abuse he suffered as a child, and the responsibility or otherwise of the comedian to challenge the status quo.
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Filed Under: Age, Audiences, Criticism, Dark Humour, Def Jam, Diversity, Inspiration, Mainstream, Open Mic, Paul Chowdhry, Stereotypes, Storytelling, Success, TV, YouTube
Comments: No CommentsMark Forward is one of Canada's finest comic exports, with a genuinely off-the-wall approach to his comedy, and the resolve that comes of having retired and come back to the profession. We talk about humble arrogance; looking for milestones; the joy of silence; and ask how many people have to tell you you're good before you believe them...
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Filed Under: Acting, Audiences, Criticism, Diversity, Edinburgh, Equality, Improv, Just For Laughs, Louis CK, mark forward, Musical Comedy, Podcasting, Reviews, Stereotypes, Storytelling, student comedy, YouTube
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