Podcasts about Brighton Fringe

Join us on a vibrant exploration of creativity this sunny bank holiday as the UK celebrates VE Day. In this episode, we dive into innovative ideas blossoming across social media. Experience the magic of upcycling with Diana of DSA Crochet Designs as she transforms driftwood from the Thames into new artistic expressions. Delve into the world of poetry with P.A. Morris's evocative creations on The Witch and the Chihuahua blog, and discover online wonders with Dwarven King's YouTube poetry on loss. If you're near the South Coast this May, immerse yourself in live performances at the Brighton Fringe featuring Tom Carradino's Charlene Clown act and diverse voices like Jerry Carroll. Embrace the thrill of trying something new, whether it's upcycling or exploring vibrant performances, and make the most of your weekend.

She's back from the fringe and oh boy is she sleepy! Please enjoy a very tired recap of the longest weekend of sam's life! and please come to the upcoming shows!!!!https://linktr.ee/samhickmanmusic

In this episode of the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, I chat with Annabel Edmonds, a former stand-up comedian whose found a creative passion in improv and writing. Annabel opens up about her journey through the comedy world, the highs and lows of the stand-up circuit, and the difficult realities of facing harassment in the industry. She reflects on the shift from the often isolating world of stand-up to the supportive and collaborative environment of improv, where community thrives.Marc and Annabel also dive into the addictive nature of performing, the challenges of maintaining a consistent podcast schedule, and the exciting projects Annabel has in the pipeline including sitcom writing, and performances at the Brighton Fringe. Through it all, Annabel emphasises the importance of building safe and inclusive spaces in comedy. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just curious about life behind the mic, this episode offers valuable insights into navigating the ever-evolving comedy landscape.

this week Sam covers her trips to Bristol for the AIF 'Festival Congress' at the Bristol Beacon, and her trip to Birmingham for 'Sexy rude Harp concert' at the Old Joint Stock Theatre. 8th March at The Queer Emporium :https://queeremporium.co.uk/products/wickeder-a-sing-along22nd March at The Sustainable Studio: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hickman-bolley-follies-tickets-1209965231579?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2Ac9drlo%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMjAwMTc1OTQ0OC4xNzM5ODA2MzY0%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AMTczOTgwNjM2My4xLjAuMTczOTgwNjM2My4wLjAuMA..3-5May at The Brighton Fringe: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/sexy-rude-harp-concert/

In this episode of the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, I sit down with comedian James Watkins aka Moss, celebrated for his unique characters and engaging stage presence. Together, they dive into the wild world of comedy, from the thrill of performing in unconventional settings like bingo halls to the camaraderie and challenges of the open mic scene. James opens up about his worst on-stage moments, the creative process behind crafting comedic personas, and the joy of entertaining audiences, whether at Hamleys or on the comedy circuit. The conversation also explores the evolution of their styles, the art of audience engagement, and the playful absurdities that define comedy. As they chat, James shares his aspirations to host a reboot of Shooting Stars and his plans for an interactive show called Dick Speeds Death Jenga. The episode wraps up with a lighthearted joke challenge, showcasing the humour that keeps comedy alive. LINKS: Open Mic Comedy Pod: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod James Watkins Comedy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moss_jw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moss_jw Unskippable Comedy: https://www.instagram.com/unskippabledialogue_comedy/ Brighton Fringe: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/dick-speeds-death-jenga/ ———————— Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Voice Over Segment: John Pape - https://www.johnpape.co.uk/

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, ALEX KITSON. Starting in 2018, Kitson is a Bristol-based award-winning writer, performer and stand-up comedian.  He has written for the BBC and amassed millions of views of online content.  He has been a finalist of numerous comedy competition and has successful runs with shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals. I have seen Kitson perform hysterical stand-up comedy for On The Edge Best of The Fest at the Brighton Fringe in 2023, Sofa So Funny! in 2023 and his solo work-in-progress show, Must I Paint You A Picture, at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2024. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview. Please read Alex Kitson's blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/05/13/alex-kitson/ Alex Kitson's Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlexKitson0/ Twitter (X): www.x.com/alexkitson Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexkitson0/

An autumnal extra episode as we chat to writer/performer Thesy Surface and director Julia Sopher about their show Lady Montagu Unveiled. Lady M has had a busy year, with a debut at Brighton Fringe, shows at Camden Fringe and more performances planned for the London stageCatch the show at the Hen and Chickens at 3pm on Sundays the 27th of October and 17 November https://www.unrestrictedview.co.uk/events/47290/ before a run of Christmas flavoured performances at the Kings Head in December.Find out even more about Thesy Surface and the show at https://thesy.orgMore info on the Camden Fringe www.camdenfringe.comOur music is by: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 55 was recorded at The Toy and Model Museum in the Brighton Fringe on 2nd June 2024. The panellists were Chrissy Derbyshire, Julia Knight, and Micky Gibbons. The host was Richard Pulsford. The On This Day topics covered were: - The Marquis de Sade, born (02/06/1740) - The Vandals sack Rome (02/06/455) - Queen Elizabeth II's coronation (02/06/1953) - Surveyor 1 lands successfully on the moon (02/06/1966) - The Battle of Santiago (02/06/1962) - Peter Sallis, died (02/06/2017)  

Today Elaine chats to musical comedian Selena Mersey new show Madonna/Whore. We chat the inspiration for the show, how we face a new situation and how that challenges us, how society pts roles on us and how we fight against it and much more. Selena Mersey: Madonna/Whore - Underbelly Cowgate Dates: 13th - 25th August @ 6.40 pm Tickets available here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/selena-mersey-madonna-whore Madonna/Whore Award-winning musical comedian and professional overthinker Selena Mersey is in a long-term relationship for the first time in her life. Unfortunately, she's also been reading about Freud. Can Selena's straight-passing romance survive the weight of anxiety, progressive politics, and an incredibly impactful psychology A Level? Presenting Madonna/Whore: a filthy, Freudian, feminist odyssey into the desire to be both and neither a mother and a slut. After a sellout run at Brighton Fringe, Mersey presents a souped-up redux of the psychodynamic sensation, featuring songs, stand-up, burlesque, and a live birth. Let this shambolic chanteuse enchant you out of your Freudian slip and show you what relationship counselling really looks like. Selena Mersey Selena Mersey is a musical comedy powerhouse, bisexual burlesque babe, and a force of nature theatre maker. A rising star on the UK's cabaret scene, she has performed in the finals of the Musical Comedy Awards, graced the stage of Europe's most prestigious burlesque competition ‘Burlesque Idol', been featured on the UK's premier comedy streaming platform NextUp, and made a splash on TikTok with over 3.5 million views. The shambolic songstress presented her hour-long debut Madonna/Whore at Brighton Fringe to great acclaim, winning 3 festival awards and being awarded funding to debut at Edinburgh Fringe. HIPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE

In this episode, Henry Reilly, co-owner of the Other Side Comedy Team, delves into his personal journey within the comedy world, emphasising the pivotal role of writing and refining comedic material. He shares insights into the essential nature of open mic nights, which serve as a platform for budding comedians to hone their craft, and the supportive community that bolsters performers within the comedy circuit. Henry recounts the intricate process of initiating a comedy night, including the significant challenges encountered in securing a suitable venue. He underscores the value of friendship and collaboration, highlighting how these elements are crucial to thriving in the comedy industry. Throughout the episode, Henry elaborates on the operational aspects of running comedy shows at various locations, shedding light on the logistical hurdles of finding and maintaining these venues. Sharing personal anecdotes, Henry discusses his most memorable moments on stage, both triumphant and disastrous, and provides a glimpse into his experiences at the Brighton Fringe. He offers a detailed account of his joke writing process, balancing the introduction of new material with the perfection of existing bits. In the latter part of the conversation, Henry and Marc dive into the intricacies of crafting effective jokes, refining material, and the crucial feedback loop provided by audience reactions. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted discussion about the significance of walk-on music for comedians and concludes with a fun challenge where Henry attempts to tell a joke sourced from a joke book. This comprehensive conversation offers a rich tapestry of insights into the comedic world, reflecting both the challenges and joys of pursuing a career in comedy. ———————— Henry Reilly Links: https://www.instagram.com/henry_reilly/ https://www.instagram.com/theothersidecomedy/   Open Mic Comedy Podcast www: https://openmiccomedypod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod/ ———————— Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Freya Mallard failed to keep it in her pants and got pregnant. Worse still it was by fellow comedian and former guest of the show Tom Ward.As a result reality has hit and Freya's here to tell us the top 5 changes to her life that have come since becoming a parent.Freya is bloody awesome, she started her career in stand-up astonishingly early and she hasn't looked back since. It was great to chat and laugh about the joys and challenges of being a mum and we couldn't be happier for her and Tom.Freya performs around the UK, including shows at the Cambridge Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Glastonbury Festival and recently she has been supporting Tom Lawrinson on his tour.Freya's debut show, ‘The Bounce Back', 31/07 -25/08, 16:35 at Pleasance Courtyard Baby Grand (apt!). Tickets here.Huge thanks to No Need To Shout for curating this episode!If you want to watch the episode and support the podcast head over to www.patreon.com/hardcorelistingBECOME A PATRON AND PICK YOUR OWN TOP 5HARDCORE LISTING ON TWITTER HARDCORE LISTING ON INSTA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Kimberly Policella, a comedian and author, who shares her incredible journey in the world of comedy and writing. Kimberly opens up about how she first ventured into comedy, recounting her favourite moments on stage, the challenges she's faced, and her memorable appearance on Comedy Central's "Out of Order." She also delves into her work as an author, her upcoming projects, and her plans for a future show based around her role as "The Trophy Wife." Throughout our conversation, Kimberly emphasises the importance of consistency and progression in creative pursuits. We explore her creative process, discussing how she balances the art of writing with the craft of performance. Kimberly highlights the crucial role both words and delivery play in making a joke land. She also talks about the significance of her stage persona, including how her appearance and style enhance her act. Kimberly shares her experiences performing at the Brighton Fringe with Kim Hope as part of their split bill show “Is That Not Normal” and how daily performances there helped her refine her set, plus listen to the details of  the upcoming run at the Edinburgh Fringe festival during August of 2024. Don't miss this insightful and entertaining conversation with the one and only Kimberly Policella! ———————— Kimberly Policella Links: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlypolicella/   IsThatNotNormal Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isthatnotnormal Edinburgh Fringe: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/kimberly-policella-and-kim-hope-is-that-not-normal   Open Mic Comedy Podcast www: https://openmiccomedypod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod/ ———————— Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, POPE LONERGAN. Comedian and writer Pope Lonergan performs all over the UK and has had sold-out shows at Vault Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Brighton Fringe, Hastings Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe. He is also a care assistant. Writer of best-selling memoir, I'll Die After Bingo, which was critically acclaimed when it was published in 2022, his stage presence and delivery are wonderfully funny. I have seen Pope appear for the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2022.  Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview. Please read Pope Lonergan's blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/pope-lonergan/ Pope Lonergan's links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/pope.lonergan/ X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/popelonergan

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, BEN POPE. Starting comedy at university, where he was president of the Cambridge Footlights (2013 /2014), Ben Pope is a rising star on the comedy circuit both as a compere and as a performer.  He is a gifted storyteller and brilliant comedy writer.  Effortlessly at ease on stage with an audience, he has an extremely likeable stage presence and has toured internationally and around the UK, including critically acclaimed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. I have seen Pope compering and performing at Always Be Comedy in 2022 and delivering his solo show Holy Cow at the Vault Festival and the Soho Theatre in London in 2023, plus a guest spot for On The Edge Best of the Fest at the Brighton Fringe in 2023 and a full work in progress show at the Brighton Fringe in 2024. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview. Please read Ben Pope's blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/11/08/ben-pope/ Ben Pope's links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/benedict.pope.92/ X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/BenWPope Instagram: www.instagram.com/popesbenedict/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe9kHuQ_7MY

Marc sits down with Pete Kinsella and Mark Vincent to discuss their upcoming Brighton Fringe 2024 show - KinVincible. We delve into the duo getting together to put together a strong split bill that'll entertain and have you rolling with laughter, it will take on difficult topics of growing older, the modern masculine influencers and politic climates that are affecting our world. There are jokes too.... lots of them! ———————— Links: https://www.instagram.com/kinsellascreativeoutlet https://www.instagram.com/markvincentcomedy https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/kinvincible/   Open Mic Comedy Podcast www: https://openmiccomedypod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod/ ———————— Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

It's the Reverbathon and we're back with a special show recorded in the Radio Reverb studio with a host of fab live guests and sponsors. Please consider making a donation to keep us ad-free and creating the show. You can do so here. More about Jenni and her work at Brighton Fringe Book tickets to Mrisi's show More about Hove Creative Writing Group More about The Real Writers Circle Book tickets to the Real Writers Circle Festival Event

Thirty years after their debut album it turns out that the Rolling Stones are still capable of getting to number one in the UK with a new record. The 90s were fucking weird. Is this actually a good album though, should the Stones still have bothered putting out new music to add to their legacy? Opinions are divided. For this episode we are joined by the wonderful Gaz Jones from the Trve.Cvlt.Pop (and previously Track One, Side One) podcast who is a big Stones fan and actually bought this record in the week it came out back in 1994. Big big thanks again to him for coming to join us on this one. And this week we also get the chance to chat about bands like Kerbdog, Marilyn Manson and the mighty Let Loose. All of which made Gaz very happy. We also mention our May 2024 Brighton Fringe live shows, tickets for which are already on sale and can be bought from the website here. We'd love to see some friendly faces if you fancy coming along! As always please do give us a follow on our social media platforms and why not go and give us a nice rating over on Spotify now that you're able to while you're checking out this episode's companion playlist and our ongoing and sprawling playlist of songs from each album that we do an episode on. Cheers!

Join us as we dive into the hilarious and sometimes challenging world of comedy with the one and only Matt Lowes. Matt shares his journey from comedy newbie to seasoned performer, opening up about the early struggles he faced in his career. From taking comedy courses to honing his material, he discusses the importance of embracing failure and pushing through tough times. But it's not all serious talk! Matt spills the beans on his best and worst moments on stage, including some memorable competition experiences. We also get an inside look at his preparation process for his very first solo show and the evolution of his favourite joke. As if that wasn't enough, Matt opens up about the ups and downs of life on the comedy circuit. From adapting to different audiences to handling nerves and anxiety, he shares valuable insights into the addictive nature of comedy and the importance of finding balance both on and off stage. And don't miss out on his upcoming show at the Brighton Fringe – he's got some exciting things in store! Plus, we'll discuss everything from the thrill of trying out new material to the challenges of getting it to work. So grab your popcorn and get ready to laugh as we delve into the world of comedy with the incomparable Matt Lowes. You won't want to miss it!   ———————— Matt Lowes Links: https://www.instagram.com/matt.lowes/ Beat the Blackout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEfgDQTFjzo Brighton Fringe 2024 Details:  The Windmill / Upstairs MAY 4-5 at 18:15 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed MAY 18-19 at 20:45 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed MAY 25-26 at 19:30 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed   Open Mic Comedy Podcast www: https://openmiccomedypod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openmiccomedypod/ ———————— Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Some albums are deserving of the term 'gamechanger' and here's a massive one from 1994. The Prodigy's second album 'Music For The Jilted Generation' introduced so many people to dance music who might not previously have given it a second thought so we were very excited to do an episode on it. So excited in fact that we brought a guest in to help us out so huge thanks to Cliff Barnes from the Devil Times Five Horror Movie Podcast who is a Prodigy uber-fan as well with loads of insights. Among us we also talk about other acts and albums from the time like Downset, Killing Joke and Julian Cope. Oh and the Vengaboys of course but presumably that goes without saying. We also mention our May 2024 Brighton Fringe live shows, tickets for which are already on sale and can be bought from the website here. We'd love to see some friendly faces if you fancy coming along! And as always please do give us a follow on our social media platforms and why not go and give us a nice rating over on Spotify now that you're able to while you're checking out this episode's companion playlist and our ongoing and sprawling playlist of songs from each album that we do an episode on. Cheers!

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Elaine Fellows who talked about strong women, being terrified and excited, too many words and jazz hands. Glasgow Comedy Festival tickets and information "Elaine Fellows: Sugar & Lies (work in progress)" Brighton Fringe tickets and information "Elaine Fellows: Sugar & Lies (work in progress)" Instagram @ElaineFellows Twitter @ElaineFellows_ The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

This week, Tuvok and Neelix are buddies! Kat has thoughts and feelings about Pot Noodle (TM). Cymraes yw Sam Hickman. Kat has heartburn and Sam doesn't anymore. And Sam completed the Lidl Plus app. Who's for squirty cream?! Sam is performing her new show 'Sexy Rude Harp Concert' at the Brighton Fringe on the 6th of May! Will you be there?!

Who's up for a bit of Swedish reggae-pop then? Who knew that was going to be a big genre in the early 90s? Apparently Ace of Base did and they gave us quite a lot of it on this, their debut* album, which got to number one in 1994. As well as discussing the merits of The Sign and All That She Wants we chat some rubbish about Suicidal Tendencies, Kyuss and the Reverend Horton Heat among many others. We also mention our May 2024 Brighton Fringe live shows, tickets for which are already on sale and can be bought from the website here. We'd love to see some friendly faces if you fancy coming along! If you'd like to listen to the Unsung Podcast episode that we mention all about the Nazi rumours behind the band then check it out here - it's a really interesting and well put together bit of research. As always please do give us a follow on our social media platforms and why not go and give us a nice rating over on Spotify now that you're able to while you're checking out this episode's companion playlist and our ongoing and sprawling playlist of songs from each album that we do an episode on. Cheers!   *sort of debut but repackaged and rejigged. Don't be a pedant.

On this episode of Comedicine, we are hopping across the pond to speak with Liz Easter. Liz is a seasoned veterinarian and relatively new stand-up comedian. She has been a primary care veterinarian in the UK for 19 years, and she recently has made a shift into mobile veterinary palliative and end-of-life care. Liz keeps her comedy life and her veterinary life separate, which is just a personal choice and totally not because she is a spy. She tells us about her first comedy set when she lost her voice right before the showcase. Most people would have bailed, but she wrote a whole new set and performed it using text-to-voice like a champ. Liz tells us about the London stand-up scene and what it's like to perform in a gong show that uses dildoes as gongs. Yes, that's what I said.Instagram: https://instagram.com/liz_like_the_tube_line?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==YouTube ‘Text to Speech': https://youtu.be/y4o8Pav4Ta4Liz Easter is a Veterinarian working in mobile end-of-life care in London, England, having spent 19 years in general practice. She has been performing stand-up comedy since 2022, and is an observational and storytelling comic. She performed at the 2022 Brighton Fringe, and more recently, completely died on her ass at the Big Belly Ding Dong Gong show in London. At home, Liz has two children, a cat and a long-suffering husband, who feature in much of her stand-up material.Timestamps [00:00] Introducing Dr Liz Easter [00:55] Is it Dr or Mr? Discuss [03:28] Liz's (almost) twenty-year career in veterinary medicine [08:07] We can do things in vet med we could never do before [10:31] Can we ever achieve work life balance? [12:17] Old dogs are just the best [13:55] If the universe throws a stand up class your way, do it! [17:57] The London Comedy Scene. Is Sarah on the wrong continent? [22:51] Liz at the Brighton Fringe Festival [24:08] The worst thing that is going to happen? Someone gongs you with a dong. [27:50] You 100% will not remember your jokes. Get them down! [32:30] Separation of Comedy and Medicine [34:50] Comedy is good for your brain, which is good for your work [37:47] Comedy but don't make it into work [40:21] Liz_like_the_tube_line [41:04] Liz invites Ken Jeong to come on Comedicine with her fancy accent [42:22] Outro [43:15] Bonus material: Liz's first stand up clip with text-to-speech Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

Ben Pope is a London-based stand-up comedian and has been doing stand-up for the best part of a decade (as an act and MC), gigging across the UK. He has performed a host of critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe shows, his YouTube special Mr Big Stuff has 30k views and in 2023 he completed his nationwide Holy Cow tour (‘excellent' - Joe Lycett), which this year travels to New Zealand. Ben has supported both sketch duo Max & Ivan and character comedian Kieran Hodgson on tour, and has appeared on Achievement Unlocked (Comedy Central), Comedy Guide to Life (Dave) and BBC New Comedy Award on Radio 4 Extra.Twitter - @BenWPopeInsta - @popesbenedictTikTok - @popesbenedictBrighton Fringe shows - www.brightonfringe.org/events/ben-pope-work-in-progressAI thinks it's about this: In this conversation, comedian Ben Pope joins Rich Wilson to discuss various topics, including growing up in a religious environment, questioning beliefs, finding magic in hobbies, and the pressure to constantly optimize every moment. They also talk about the importance of slowing down, enjoying downtime, and letting go of guilt when it comes to reading and creative pursuits. Overall, the conversation explores the themes of belief, self-discovery, and finding joy in everyday moments. In this conversation, Rich Wilson and Ben Pope discuss the benefits of audiobooks and how they can make reading more enjoyable. They also delve into the challenges of reading classic literature and the pressure to read certain books. The conversation touches on the transition from religion to secularism and the impact it can have on individuals. They also explore the importance of taking it easy and not putting too much pressure on oneself. The conversation concludes with a discussion about boarding school experiences, appreciating London, and upcoming shows and tours. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month we speak to Brighton based debut novelists, Ania Card and Sarah Butler, both of whom have books out with indie presses. Ania talks about writing not in her native tongue, about exploring queer identity and how the writing community has helped her reach success. Sarah talks about the move from short fiction to a novel and how the Sussex landscape inspires her writing. We also speak to Rhiannon Lingwood from Brighton Fringe who is giving us a preview of book, literature and spoken word events on at this year's iconic Fringe.

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In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Farah Sharp who talked about comedic thoughts bubbling over, being distracted and juicy juice. Pinch of Vault tickets and information "Farah Sharp: Normal (work in progress)" Brighton Fringe tickets and information "Farah Sharp: Normal (work in progress)" Instagram @FarahSharp Twitter @FarahSharp_ The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Sasha Ellen who talked about putting a positive spin on things, character building, and an image of a crab. Leicester Comedy Festival tickets and information "Sasha Ellen: work in progress" Brighton Fringe tickets and information "Sasha Ellen: work in progress" Twitter @SashaKEllen Sasha Ellen Webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd The Comedy Nerd webpage Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage

In this episode I spoke with musical comedian Amy Webber who talked about putting the ukulele in the cupboard, overcoming the broken cable and being a weird kid. Brighton Fringe info & tickets: “Amy Webber: No Previous Experience” Instagram @AmyWebberComedian Twitter @AmyWebberSop Amy Webber webpage The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage  

This episode was recorded at the Toy and Model Museum in the Brighton Fringe on 27th May 2023. The panellists were John Rands, Arna Spek and Mike Coxon, and the host was Richard Pulsford. Topics covered included:- - Dashiel Hammett's birthday (27/05/1894) - John crowned king of England (27/05/1199) - Habeas Corpus Act receives royal assent (27/05/1679) - Oliver Cromwell offered the crown (27/05/1657) - Paul Gascoigne's birthday (27/05/1967) - Brighton and Hove Albion, ABBA's entry in Eurovision, Brighton sewers, St. Bartholomew's church, and local witch Doreen Valiente. This show was reviewed by The Reviews Hub: ★★★+1/2★ ‘A quirky history podcast with a friendly splash of humour' Link: https://www.thereviewshub.com/brighton-fringe-it-just-so-happened-an-alternative-history-show-brighton-toy-and-model-museum/  

[TW//OCD, POCD, Obsessions, Compulsions] Actor Ria Fay's anxiety, panic, fear, intrusive thoughts and compulsions were out of control. The pandemic proved to be a challenging period for the world, but it was especially harrowing for those dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Ria has suffered OCD symptoms since aged 5 and today she provides a poignant and powerful account of what it's like to live with untreated OCD, recounting how her condition reached it's lowest point during the pandemic, posing a significant threat to her acting career. However, this low point became the catalyst for Ria's remarkable recovery. With the support of her loved ones, she managed to conquer her demons. Through this ordeal, Ria learned that even in the darkest moments, you can discover inner strength and freedom and she shares it all to help anyone struggling with OCD, anxiety, worry and intrusive thoughts. Approximately 1-2% of the population in the UK, or around three-quarters of a million people, are affected by OCD, although the actual numbers could be higher due to many keeping their condition hidden. More on Ria - Ria is Co-Artistic Director of Concept Theatre graduating from East 15 Acting School. She is about to appear in The Polar Express in Edinburgh this Christmas and this summer produced the theatre show SONS which sold out at both Vault Festival and Brighton Fringe and has since been nominated for an OffFest award. She has worked with OCD Action & performed her show "I'm Just a Little Bit OCD". The show later toured London in 2022 to Southwark Playhouse, Chickenshed and The Cockpit with support from Arts Council England and The National Lottery Community Fund. She recently recorded "Director of Me", for Radio 4, detailing a month in the life of someone with OCD. Topics - 0:00 Intro 02:27 Ria's rock bottom 12:00 The emotional strain of OCD 14:15 What is OCD? 16:10 Obsessions, intrusive thoughts & seeking reassurance 20:15 The subsets/themes of OCD 24:25 What Is Pedophile OCD? 28:50 The power of sharing your intrusive thoughts 31:26 Breaking the stigma surrounding OCD 33:45 Managing compulsions 38:15 What's the cause of Ria's OCD? 39:50 The role of medication/therapy in OCD recovery 47:35 Dealing with the acting industry & OCD For information and support Ria recommends - https://ocdaction.org.uk https://www.ocduk.org https://www.treatmyocd.com/ This Podcast is not for profit but my goal is to break even. To help me make more please donate here. Thank you! https://bit.ly/3kSucAs Follow Ria Instagram - https://instagram.com/riafay Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Riafay94 Twitter/X - https://x.com/RiaFay9 Concept Theatre - https://www.concepttheatre.co.uk Follow Oliver Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IemHLY Threads - https://bit.ly/3svw7yL Facebook - http://bit.ly/3w8S1Gx LinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3kp4ymC TikTok - https://bit.ly/3YGLsYm Twitter - http://bit.ly/3GQYj2l Listen or watch on: (please subscribe/follow & rate/review) Spotify - https://bit.ly/49SJeeo Apple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQ YouTube - https://bit.ly/49RrCj1 or search 'School of Rock Bottom' where you listen to your podcasts.

In this episode I spoke with stand-up comedian Dave Chawner who talked about nurturing gratitude, the best Easter ever and Hell on toast. It's difficult to say enough about Dave Chawner, who is not only an excellent stand-up comedian but also a passionate mental health campaigner, whose dedication to the subject has resulted in a TED talk, an award-winning show and a best-selling book. I approached Dave after seeing his 2022 show "Underdog" at the Brighton Fringe, and was delighted to find him as excitable to talk with as he is performing on stage. He's a wonderful comic and a generous human being. Edinburgh Festival info & tickets: “Dave Chawner: Freelosophy” Twitter @DaveChawner Dave Chawner website Comedy For Coping website The Comedy Nerd Instagram @The ComedyNerd Comedy in a Nutshell Instagram @ComedyInANutshell Comedy In A Nutshell webpage  

2Northdown's New Act Competition 2021 finalist Paddy Young is set to bring his highly-anticipated debut stand-up comedy hour ‘Hungry, Horny, Scared' to the Fringe, performing at Pleasance Baby Grand at 9.35pm, throughout the festival.  Following sell-out previews at the 2022 Fringe, Northern scamp Paddy Young's debut show mixes his charismatic, cult leader vibe with the inevitable reality that underneath it all he is hungry, horny and scared (aren't we all?). Upon leaving a nightmare flatshare to move back in with his parents, Paddy is confronted with a spectacle that disturbingly resembles himself: Thor, a wanking walrus, stranded on Scarborough beach (it's real, look it up). Join Paddy as he asks the hard-hitting questions: is everyone in his generation going to die still living in a flatshare? If Hitler was on drugs, how bad was his comedown? And what happens to TikTok families after their 15 minutes of fame? Let's face it, Paddy is in the gutter, but he's looking down on all of you. Paddy is a comedian and actor, who is quickly becoming one of comedy's fastest rising stars, having appeared on Channel 4, ITV2, Sky and Stewart Lee's recommendation list. Paddy makes daft videos that somehow have been viewed over 10 million times, occasionally teaming up with fellow comedians Horatio Gould and Ed Night, covering everything from King Charles at an afters, navigating housemate dynamics, to a posh actor in a Northern film.  Paddy regularly performs comedy across the UK, including shows at Machynlleth Comedy Festival, the Cambridge Fringe, the Brighton Fringe and with ‘A Lovely Time' in Manchester. Paddy hosts his own sell out night ‘Rodeo' in London, which he's bringing to the 2023 Fringe for a limited run. He has performed at O2 Shepherd's Bush alongside comedians James Acaster and Mark Watson in a special one-off show ‘A Night for Ukraine'. He has also just returned from a mini US tour with BBC New Comedy Award Winner 2022 Dan Tiernan with dates in New York, Chicago and Nashville.  -ENDS- WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT PADDY:  “Hilarious. One of the funniest men online” Seann Walsh ★★★★ Lancashire Post PADDY YOUNG: HUNGRY, HORNY, SCARED Venue: Pleasance Courtyard, Baby Grand  Date & time: Weds 2nd to Sun 27th Aug (excluding 14th) at 9.35pm Duration: 60 minutes Tickets: www.tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/paddy-young-hungry-horny-scared YOU CAN FIND MORE OF PADDY AT:  Instagram: @paddyisyoung Twitter: @paddyisyoung TikTok: @paddy.and.ed --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gemma-louise-hirst/message

Ariel (@arielbialski), Jordan (@jordanthomasgray), and Bea (@beatricerossano) interview Newcastle-based standup comedian Raul Kohli (@raulkohlicomic) in front of a live audience at the Brighton Fringe festival. Raul has been called "One of The Best Comedians in England" by BBC Radio 4 and was previously host of the BBC Sounds podcast "Comic Sanskrit." Catch Raul's solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August! The Comedy Hole hosts open mics in English in Warsaw on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We also produce English language comedy shows all over Europe. The Comedy Hole (@thecomedyhole) is run by Beatrice Rossano (@beatricerossano), Jordan Thomas Gray (@jordanthomasgray), and Ariel Bialski (@arielbialski) - three standup comedians and comedy show hosts based in Warsaw, Poland. Jordan is touring all over Poland and Europe forever. Get tickets here: https://linktr.ee/jordanthomasgray

Celebrate Pride with a slice of Brighton Fringe at home

This episode was recorded live at the Brighton Fringe in May 2022, with piano accompaniment from Sarah Weiler.  Episode 39: Live Episode - Liz Peters/Kill Billy Elliott IMDp is an improvised interview podcast. Every week Martina Minnow interviews a director about their upcoming film, except the film doesn't exist and they create it together through their conversation. Also joining Martina each week are our resident improvisers who create cutaway scenes and clips from the films discussed. However... until she introduces them, only Martina knows the guests name and the name of their movie. The  guest and team are kept in the dark until we press record.  Today's Special Guest:  Liz Peters (Casey Thread)  The IMDp Team: @improvmoviepod Sabrina Luisi (Martina Minnow) is in Hoopla House team Michelle, acapella improvised musical group Acaprov, improvised musical narrative group Multiverse and long form team Buffet. Sabrina is also an actor and writer in immersive online murder mystery group, Play Dead London. She loves Eastenders, refrigerated Curly Wurlys, and has three accents she uses on rotation in improv shows.  Twitter: @sabrinaluisi                      Instagram: @sabrina.luisi Rory Vieyra (Resident Improviser) is an improviser and Actor who regularly performs with Music Box Improv, Acaprov and The Inflatables in London and abroad. He also teaches improv with Hoopla Impro and performs in immersive Murder Mystery group Play Dead London. He loves Cinnanmon Buns, Dolly Parton and Ancient Greece. He know his impressions are bad but refuses to stop. Instagram & Facebook: @roryvieyra Monica Gaga (Resident Improvisor) is a British-born black African queer improviser, facilitator, host and scripted actor and performer. She trained in Community Theatre at East 15 Acting School, and her boundless love for improv stems from time spent at Second City in Chicago. When she is not performing, hosting or teaching, Monica is championing diversity, inclusion and equity in improv and trying to get as many people, particularly POC, involved as possible. Monica is based in London, UK.                               www.monicagaga.com Ryan J Murphy (Resident Improvisor) is an improviser from London who has been performing since 2012. He's performed shortform, longform and musical improv up and down the UK, including at the last 7 Edinburgh Festival Fringes, and internationally. Ryan performs in the Enid Blyton inspired show Bumper Blyton and improvised acapella musical Acaprov.  Find him eagerly shouting out answers at a quiz or whipping up a pavlova.  Twitter: @RyanJMurphy Sarah Weiler (Piano Accompaniment) is a Pianist, Composer and Creative Coach. She runs a breakfast radio show on Boogaloo Radio and corporate songwriting workshops with Power of Uke. She was also a founding member of Acaprov.  Steve Tanner (Producer/Editor) is Director of 4Foot1Films. He is a theatre director with Southside Players, and he creates and edits video content, regularly collaborating with Hoopla Impro. He runs filmmaking workshop Make A Movie Club for kids and is also an actor and writer with immersive online murder mystery group, Play Dead London. @4foot1films   Theme Music by Matt Brown & Jonny Griffiths Episode Artwork by Marty Sears 

Hello everyone, We're back, this time it's an episode I recorded this year. Not just this year, but this week. What a fun episode it is, indeed. I talk to Rob Mulholland from the Dead Men Talking podcast about all sorts, from his new special, to the importance of comedians sharing each other's content, what he  really wants for Christmas and his love of Marcelo Bielsa amongst much more. You'll hear me talk about a show that I'm doing "today" as the first show of my tour and, depending when you read this, that was actually yesterday and even though the podcast was finished and ready to go out I completely forgot to upload it to the internet, like an idiot. HOWEVER, you can catch me on tour SOON, so go to linktr.ee/sideaves to find where I am and to get tickets, INCLUDING my second date of Brighton Fringe on the 28th of May, for which tickets are still remaining. You can find Rob online everywhere via @robmulholland and don't forget to keep an eye out on YouTube for Born Ready, his recently recorded special which is coming out on the [insert number here] of [insert month here] ... Just keep an eye on Rob's socials and he'll tell you. Don't forget to drop a 5 star rating and a review on iTunes, or wherever you rate your podcasts these days and keep an eye out on my behind the scenes at gigs Patreon content that I've finally started to record. It's like Backstage with Katherine Ryan, but what backstage is actually like for most comedians and I'll talk about the gig before and after with the comedians I am gigging with. It should be a blast and hopefully something people are interested in. There'll be a new episode soon with an influx of recordings scheduled in for the near future with a series of incredible comedians. Until the next time, thanks for listening, be good to each other, drink tea. I love you, good night/morning/day. Si X

Georgie's one woman play, 'Sunsets', is coming to Brighton Fringe this weekend; on Saturday 13th May and Sunday 14th May at The Rotunda Theatre in Brighton at 4.45pm (1 hour). Sunsets is a solo show, written and performed by Georgie Grier, about romantic comedies. Set during a live podcast event, it follows one woman's attempt to create her own walking off into the sunset moment. While recording it of course. But will there be a happily ever after? Georgie would love your support! You can buy tickets at brightonfringe.org/sunsets or at rotundatheatre.com. You can also find her/the show on Instagram/TikTok at @screensteruk and on Twitter at @georgie_grier and use the hashtag #sunsetstheplay

Let's get these movie ideas to the studio!

Hello one and all, This is now the third time I'm trying to upload this episode, last night Podbean decided to delete it without telling me and my computer just crashed, so if it doesn't work this time then I'm just going to burn my laptop and nobody can hear it. Thank you all so much for downloading the last episode with Paul Schiernecker and for the positive feedback, especially after being away for so long. It was a wonderfully fun episode and it's lovely to be back. Speaking of a fun episode, this one is an absolute doozy, we have the first (sort of) returning guest in the wonderful Matthew Crosby. If you don't know Matthew then I'm not really sure what you've been doing with your life but you've been missing out. He's the host and landlord of Pappy's Flatshare Slamdown (as well as just a part of Pappy's, whose output you really need to deep dive into), he's on Radio  X every Sunday with Ed Gamble and writes for and creates some incredible TV shows, like Hypothetical and The Last Leg We talk about so much, from pegging,  Whoopi Goldberg (I do hope you saw the comma there, that comma is important), his trumpet playing skills and so much more. The next episode that's out will be CURRENT, actually recorded recently (so recent that I haven't recorded it yet). So check that out in 2 weeks and in the mean time go and find out where you can find me ON TOUR. I'll be honest, there aren't many places yet, but the soonest you can come and see Si-Clops will be at Brighton Fringe this month on the 18th or 28th at Presuming Ed's. Ticket links for those dates, when they're available, can be found at linktre.ee/sideaves or just via sideaves.com. Don't forget to tell your friends about the podcast and drop it a 5 star review wherever you can. Thanks for listening, enjoy the episode, drink a tea. I love you, see you next time. Si X

Little message from Ollie to say that he's heading to Japan as part of his stand-up comedy tour. Tickets are available with a big JBRC discount if you use the promo code JBRC. https://tickets.olliehorn.com/tokyo - Friday May 5th @ Good Heavenshttps://tickets.olliehorn.com/fukuoka - Saturday May 6th @ Shimokitazawa- Tickets now on sale for Brighton Fringe previews and Edinburgh Fringe 2023 too!https://tickets.olliehorn.com/brighton - End of Mayhttps://tickets.olliehorn.com/edinburgh - All of AugustCheck Ollie's instagram for more information about his London dates and other touring.  ★ Support this podcast ★

'Sunsets' is Georgie's one woman play which she wrote and will be performing at Brighton Fringe on 13th and 14th May at 4.45pm in The Rotunda Theatre: SQUEAK. For tickets you can visit brightonfringe.org or www.rotundatheatre.com and search for Sunsets. The play is about one woman's fascination with romantic comedies and her attempt to create her own walking off into the sunset moment (while recording it for a podcast, of course). It premiered at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe and then went on to a short run at Theatre503 in London. Brighton will be its next stop. See you there?? #sunsetstheplay

We talk about improvising science fiction as part of Assimilate Improv with Josh Hards, playing aliens and robots, Hoopla Impro, Chris Mead, Katy Schutte, online improv, Boyd Branch, virtual hugs, Andrew Pugsley's Isolation, Jessica Arjet, Parallelogramophonograph, Hideout Theatre, Megan Sherrod, Kaci Beeler, Roy Janik, Scoops Improv Comedy Brighton, 2Spoons Improv (Elena Kerrigan and Jennifer Haufek), The Actors, Simon Goodway, Two Pegs in a Pod with Kathy Manson, The Shed in the Thicket, Beige Mirror, Simon Topping, Kate Lloyd, fear, The Maydays, reviewing shows for The Reviews Hub at the Brighton Fringe, blogging about improv as Spontaneous Tortoise, John Cremer, the The Maydays retreat, Lloydie James Lloyd, musical improv, Harry Puckering, Ric Stewart, Carrie White, Liz Peters and Joe Samuel, Heather Urquhart, using cards as inspiration for characters, how to play Percentages, and Katharine Steer.

This month, we go sea swimming with Brighton based writers Josie Lloyd and Mark Radcliffe, and we speak to the author of this month's book club book IF THEY KNEW, Sophie Flynn.  We also give you a curated preview of literary events in this year's Brighton Fringe Festival which runs through May. Our next book club book is DAZZLING by Sussex-based Chikodili Emelum.  Please rate, review and subscribe! You can contact us via email at btnbookclub@gmail.com and on Instagram at @btnbookclub.

To count down to Christmas, Rosie has raided The Breakup Monologues archives to celebrate some of her favourite episodes that you might've missed first time around.In a live episode recorded at Brighton Spiegeltent, Rosie chats to comedians Zoe Lyons and Hal Cruttenden plus podcaster Bibi Lynch about separating during a pandemic, living in a friend's converted garage, buying a midlife crisis sports car, going to therapy, rediscovering your partner again, being single, repackaging yourself, gratitude at being wanted, idealistic fantasy relationships, early crushes and much more. Listen out for a real-time flirtation, relationship, marriage and divorce all happening in front of our eyes. Recorded at Brighton Spiegeltent as part of Brighton Fringe on 22 May 2022. You can now follow The Breakup Monologues on Instagram @breakupmonologues and buy The Breakup Monologues book from all good bookshops: https://linktr.ee/breakupmonologues This live episode received a five star review from Broadway Baby: https://broadwaybaby.com/shows/the-breakup-monologues/759541 The Breakup Monologues will be recording new live episodes at Poplar Union on 23 February: https://poplarunion.com/event/rosie-wilby-presents-the-breakup-monologues-live-podcast/ And Rosie will be launching the new paperback edition of the book at The Common Press on 19 January: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/11335/book-launch-the-breakup-monologues-by-rosie-wilby  

Neil chats with Skye about how and why she got into acting, some of her roles to date, her greatest challenge and more!This was recorded in early 2021, so the performance she refers to at the Brighton Fringe has now taken place.Please feel free to Follow me on all major podcast platforms.Instagram: theneilonwheelspodcast and Twitter: @neilonwheelspod

In a live episode recorded at Brighton Spiegeltent, Rosie chats to comedians Zoe Lyons and Hal Cruttenden plus podcaster Bibi Lynch about separating during a pandemic, living in a friend's converted garage, buying a midlife crisis sports car, going to therapy, rediscovering your partner again, being single, repackaging yourself, gratitude at being wanted, idealistic fantasy relationships, early crushes and much more. Listen out for a real-time flirtation, relationship, marriage and divorce all happening in front of our eyes. Recorded at Brighton Spiegeltent as part of Brighton Fringe on 22 May 2022.    You can now follow The Breakup Monologues on Instagram @breakupmonologues and buy The Breakup Monologues book from all good bookshops: https://linktr.ee/breakupmonologues   This live episode received a five star review from Broadway Baby: https://broadwaybaby.com/shows/the-breakup-monologues/759541   The Breakup Monologues will also be recording live episodes at Essex Book Festival on 17 June and at Latitude Festival in July: https://essexbookfestival.org.uk/event/the-breakup-monologues-live-podcast-recording/ www.latitudefestival.com    For more about Zoe, see www.zoelyons.co.uk    For more about Hal, see www.halcruttenden.com    For more about Bibi, see www.bibilynch.com

On this episode, we take a deep dive into one of this year's most highly anticipated thrillers DO NO HARM with Brighton-based writer Jack Jordan, who also sticks around to talk about our book club book FINGERSMITH by Sarah Waters. We talk to our wonderful sponsor Brighton Fringe and Hammer and Tongue tell us about their poetry slams and we also talk poetry with bookseller and writer Erica Gillingham, who's new collection THE HUMAN BODY IS A HIVE is out now. Our next episode is a Summer Reads special and we'll be talking to Laura Kay amongst some other fab writers with books out this summer as well as hearing about the very exciting Brighton and Beyond anthology which I'm honoured to have worked on. Our next book club book is Dolen Perkins-Valdez's TAKE MY HAND.

On this episode, we talk to three Brighton-based writers of Historical fiction: Fran Quinn, author of THE SMALLEST MAN, Jacquie Bloese, author of THE FRENCH HOUSE and Caraline Brown, author of THE CANDLELIT MENAGERIE. Caitlin Gleeson speaks to art historian and curator Alexandra Loske, curator at Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museums, and Anna discusses this month's book club book – Toni Morrison's only short story – RECITATIF with fellow book podcaster, Sarah Ozo-Irabor from Books & Rhymes. Our next episode is a Brighton Fringe special We'll be joined by some amazing guests who are performing at the landmark festival. Their programme is out now, so get booking your tickets! We'll also be joined by Brighton-based thriller writer, Jack Jordan, introducing his forthcoming book, DO NO HARM. Our next book club book – inspired by Jack – is Sarah Walters' Fingersmith.