Urooj Ashfaq: “Oh No!” at Melbourne 2024
**** (out of 5) Based in Mumbai, Urooj Ashfaq‘s show has taken on new meaning since winning Best Newcomer at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe. Before, …
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Emma Holland and Frankie McNair: “Emma’s Debutante” at Melbourne 2024
**** (out of 5) A late-night showcase at a festival tends to find its most success when it has a strong grip on its premise …
Continue ReadingEpisode #452: Rob Haze
Rob Haze is a comedian from Atlanta who currently makes his living in Los Angeles performing stand-up and writing for comedy shows on TV — …
Continue ReadingEpisode #451: Cara Connors
Cara Connors grew up in Chicago but began her comedy career in Toronto, where she studied with The Second City, created and starred in original …
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Continue ReadingEpisode #450: Caitlin Peluffo
Caitlin Peluffo is a New York City-based comedian who played soccer in college and explored a degree and career in the art world before diving …
Continue ReadingEpisode #449: Bill O’Neill
Bill O’Neill is an actor and clown from Los Angeles whom you may recognize most readily from his frequent appearances in commercials as a Wendy’s employee. …
Continue ReadingEpisode #448: Zach Zucker
Zach Zucker is a clown-based comedian and actor who splits his time between Los Angeles and London, where he has become known as the ringmaster …
Continue ReadingEpisode #447: Jason Saenz
Jason Sáenz is a comedian who grew up in Virginia, began performing improv in D.C., and became a fixture in New York City’s comedy scene …
Continue ReadingEpisode #446: Chris Grace
Chris Grace is an actor who grew up in Texas, went to school in North Carolina and started his comedy career in earnest in New …
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