In her 32 years running what is now the world’s biggest standalone comedy festival Susan Provan,who is stepping down from the role,has seen it all – including comedians falling offstage and getting kicked out of motels.
The comedian has written plenty of raw,hard-hitting shows. But it’s the one about the kayak that has delivered the big prize.
This year’s laugh fest has kicked off,with more than 2000 performers stepping up to the mic. Here,our writers take a closer look
After a month packed with shows,our reviewers have come together to pick out the best (and most memorable) moments from this year’s comedy festival.
From a performer who is definitely one to watch to some chaotic sketches,see how our reviewers rate the picks of the festival before it ends on Sunday.
Comedian David O’Doherty also dated Irish singer Lisa Hannigan. The week they broke up,a song she wrote about him topped the charts in Italy.
From improv steered by children to a comedian at the top of her game,this year’s festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews.
The Welsh funny man fell into comedy by way of a haircut on stage. It’s in the family now.
From weirdly good questions to a clever use of PowerPoint,this year’s comedy festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews here.
Takashi Wakasugi,Tarang Hardikar,Anisa Nandaula and Sez are among a new generation of performers dominating the stage and screen. We sat them down to ask them for some bad life advice.