To be with the woman he loved, Max Olesker had to convert to Orthodox Judaism – which required an unwelcome operation. He relives a painful and sometimes infuriating journeyWhen Max met Eliana at the Edinburgh fringe, the romcom vibes were strong. Shot…
Continue ReadingThe comedian turns 70 soon, and in her new book, she contemplates the years ahead. She explains why she loves a work in progress, the importance of anger in mourning, and how she gave up smoking – only to become a champion vaperHad Jo Brand, who turns …
Continue ReadingThe comedian turns 70 soon, and in her new book, she contemplates the years ahead. She explains why she loves a work in progress, the importance of anger in mourning, and how she gave up smoking – only to become a champion vaperHad Jo Brand, who turns …
Continue ReadingThe RuPaul’s Drag Race alum on queer visibility, politics and starring in Cole Escola’s smash comedyAlaska may be starring in the most subversive comedy in American theater today, but she carries herself with the poise of a 40s movie star. On a brisk S…
Continue ReadingShepherd’s Bush Empire, LondonRichly wrought lyrical wit and sumptuous harmonies enhance the duo’s clever new show – along with plenty of backchatThe last time Flo & Joan played Shepherd’s Bush Empire, they found a setlist on stage left by beloved …
Continue ReadingThe standup on the bizarre gifts she’s received from fans, the intoxicating power of being an author and manifesting her ‘fiercely intellectual slutty grandma’How did you get into comedy?
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A few months ago, he was pulling pints. How did he end up writing for Sharon Horgan, acting with Jeff Goldblum and storming the West End?Until a few weeks ago, Freddie Meredith’s IMDb page was full of names like “Seb” and “George” and “Philip Noonan”. …
Continue ReadingAs a Traitors obsessive, Gamble is in his element hosting its hugely popular companion show, Uncloaked. He discusses keeping the show’s secrets, edgelord comics and how he became known as a ‘mega wife guy’Ed Gamble does not like seeing himself on scree…
Continue ReadingHammersmith Apollo, LondonIn his tour Here If You Need Me, the comic makes laugh-out-loud look easy with jokes about conjugal argy-bargy, smutty downloads – and a bit of politicsIs there a better no-frills standup at work today than Kevin Bridges? You’…
Continue ReadingReading Town HallThe standup’s new tour covers cross-cultural identity, Hollywood mix-ups and exactly how honest to be about your children’s arts and crafts outputHow British is Sindhu Vee? And how Indian? That’s what her new standup show Swanky addres…
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