"Britain's greatest living anti-comedian" (Guardian), Ed Aczel is an oddball among oddballs. We analyse his "instinctive adventure" within comedy, and discover how to create and burst tension in unexpected ways; the secret of destabilising beauty; and whether Ed knows why he's funny.

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Stu’s 2019 tour of “End Of” is on sale now!
“A comedy masterclass… Endlessly inventive” (The List)
Tickets for the first half of the tour at these links:
22/02/2019 Maidenhead – Norden Farm
01/03/2019 Falmouth – The Poly
13/03/2019 Salisbury Art Centre
20/03/2019 Cheltenham Playhouse
29/03/2019 Crawley -The Hawth
05/04/2019 Reading – South Street Arts
12/04/2019 Leamington Spa - Royal Spa Centre
17/04/2019 Oxford Old Fire Station
19/04/2019 Bromsgrove – The Artix
27/04/2019 Plymouth Barbican
9-11/05/2019 Soho Theatre, London

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Filed Under: Acting, Actor, Alternative Comedy, Audiences, BBC, Clown, Dr Brown, Edinburgh, Festival, First Open Spot, Fringe, Improv, Interview, Isolation, Jimmy Carr, Jobs, John Kearns, John Luke Roberts, Kate Copstick, Robin Ince, Sam Simmons, Sarah Millican, Simon Munnery, So You Think You’re Funny, Stage Persona, Stewart Lee, Success, The Comedy Store, The Guardian, Tom Allen, Tommy Cooper, Tony Law, Twitter, Underbelly, Vic And Bob, Whimsy, Writing Jokes, Writing On Stage, YouTube

Considering oneself "an artist who works in the field of comedy" is the starting point for a fascinating re-framing of the whole goddamn thing, in this conversation with the wonderfully funny, curious, and extraordinarily inventive Ben Target. We discover a shared inspiration in an Argentinian circus, explore Ben's holistic approach to theatre-in-the-round, and find out why minor authority figures are inherently funny...

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23/05/2018 Swindon Arts Centre

26/05/2018 Farnham Maltings

30/05/2018 Aldershot, West End Centre

01/06/2018 Sheffield, The Lescar

02/06/2018 York, The Basement

03/06/2018 Newcastle – The Stand

04/06/2018 Leeds, Duke Studios

08/06/2018 Southampton, Hanger Farm

09/06/2018 Cambridge Junction

12/06/2018 Edinburgh, The Monkey Barrel

13/06/2018 Glasgow, The Stand

15/06/2018 Birmingham Glee

17/06/2018 Brighton Komedia

21-23 June London, Soho Theatre

29/06/2018 Tringe Festival

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Filed Under: Age, Audiences, Awards, Character, Clown, Depression, Drama School, Ed Gamble, Eddie Izzard, Edinburgh, Festival, Festival Comedian, Fringe, Fuerza Bruta, Improv, Interview, Isolation, Jobs, Johnny Vegas, Leicester Comedy Festival, Liam Williams, Mental Health, Nick Helm, Nish Kumar, Open Mic, Pappy’s, Simon Munnery, Sketch, Spencer Jones, Stage Persona, Stereotypes, Street-Performing, Structure, Success, Surreal, The Herbert, Tony Law, Zach Galifianakis

“Russell Peters stole my shit!” So alleges dynamic and outspoken comic Gina Yashere, who sold up and left the UK to make it in the United States, becoming the only Brit ever to feature on “Def Jam”. She pulls no punches in this compelling interview, venting her frustration at the producers of Mock The Week and Last Comic Standing, as well as condemning the TV industry’s apparent preference for “non-threatening” black acts.

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Filed Under: Chortle, Chris Rock, Damon Wayans, Def Comedy Jam, Frankie Boyle, Greg Proops, Interview, Jay Leno, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Kevin Hart, Last Comic Standing, Michael McIntyre, MOBOs, Mock The Week, Plagiarism, Ros Jeep, Russell Peters, Stewart Lee, The Comedy Store, Tony Law

John Hastings has the soul of an alt comic, hiding between the power-chords of a bullet-headed club-jockey.
He describes in detail how the Canadian circuit differs to the UK, and we talk about the two different types of bombing, his unusual writing technique, and how it feels to do well in a tough room but regret the choices you made…

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Filed Under: 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Canada, Edinburgh, Festival, Fringe, Have I Got News For You, Imran Yusuf, Interview, Jongleurs, Josh Widdicombe, Michael McIntyre, Mock The Week, Montreal Comedy Festival, Nick Helm, Patton Oswalt, The Comedy Store, The Pleasance Cellar, Tony Law

Punchline virtuoso Gary Delaney knows one-liners inside and out, and in this crackling live episode treats us to a comprehensive technical analysis of his art.
Taking grammar, rhythm, emphasis and narrative into account, he unpacks specific examples of his gags in forensic detail. Gary fiercely defends the value of hard work over talent, and also finds time to cry hacky, spunky tears…

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Filed Under: Bernard Manning, Buccaneer Club, Dan Evans, Douglas Rushkoff, Flavor Flav, Frankie Boyle, Harry Hill, Interview, Jethro, Jim Davidson, Jimmy Carr, Jongleurs, Kate Copstick, Katherine Ryan, Live, Marcus Brigstocke, Martin Lewis, Max Miller, Milton Jones, Mitch Hedburg, Newsjack, Old Rope, One Liners, Public Enemy, Simon Munnery, Stephen Fry, Steven Wright, Stewart Lee, TalkSport, Tim Vine, Tony Law

Susan Calman is fierce and fiercely funny, unleashing her personal demons to devastating comic effect in her work and here in conversation. As well as exploring how not to approach the Edinburgh fringe, we also uncover how Susan translates her anger into comedy, the pressure she feels to be a spokesperson for gay people, and why she feels she doesn’t deserve a glass…

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Filed Under: Edinburgh, Festival, Fringe, Gary Delaney, Interview, Jo Brand, Kevin Bridges, Live, Mental Health, Pippa Evans, Radio 4, The Comedy Store, The Stand, Tony Law, Touring Comedian, Victoria Wood

Sarah Millican returns for a live sequel, in which we go into detail on how she copes with her ever-increasing fame, and being regarded as one of the “100 most powerful women in Britain”. As well as discussing her views on feminism, and how she keeps challenging herself when playing to an audience who love her, she also explains how to stay grounded at Edinburgh, and why she feels “ballsy.”

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Filed Under: A Bic For Her, Bill Bailey, Bridget Christie, Edinburgh, Feminism, Festival, Fringe, Gavin Webster, Interview, Jack Dee, Janeane Garofalo, Jason Cook, Jeremy Hardy, Live, Nadia Kamil, Sean Hughes, The Pleasance, Tig Notaro, Tony Law, Touring Comedian, Victoria Wood

Although they are both of the highest quality, Phil Nichol keeps his two performance styles very separate. He gives us some very specific insight into the unusual dynamic between his constantly-evolving experimental work, and his tried-and-tested, roof-raising club set.
Phil also speaks openly about anxiety, stage-fright, and the fear of somehow being “caught out”, even after years at the top of the circuit. Through it all though, he never stops chasing down the artistic epiphany.

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Filed Under: Actor, Adam Bloom, Canada, Corky And The Juice Pigs, Edinburgh, Fear, Festival, Fosters Comedy Award, Fringe, Interview, Live, Paul Foot, Perrier Comedy Award, Phil Kay, Phil Whelans, Sean Lock, Stephen Carlin, Storytelling, The Stand, Tony Law