4/5 Stars I was surprised upon entering the upper floor of The Library pub to find the hall packed to bursting, which promised an intimidating reception for a group of lads performing together for only […]
Comedy | Pigeon Hole at Brudenell Social Club – On hallucinogens and saving earthworms
image: Pigeon Hole Comedy “It’s important to realise she’s still having fun” Lou Sanders assures us as she sings along to ‘Fishing for Compliments’, one of her sound bytes for this evening. Sander is flouncing […]
Interview | Chris Ramsey – "the main thing about being a comic is to laugh at yourself"
photo: Shamil Tanna Chris has been stuck in the car with his friend and fellow comedian Carl Hutchinson. Full of energy he informs me that I am the first person he’s spoken to in two […]
Comedy | HiFi Sessions – Great Atmosphere
Image: Hifi Club Hifi’s regular Comedy Sessions are perfect for that relaxed Saturday atmosphere; with different acts every week you’re treated to something new in a cosy and chilled setting. We were seated on stools […]
Interview | Tom Stade – like Mel Gibson, but without the racism
Tom’s just woken up. With a thick crackle coating a voice like treacle, he giggles incessantly: “We’ve missed our car appointment. My wife had to bring her truck in at 11”. You would be forgiven for thinking his wife is […]
Preview | Leeds Tealights – New Faces
With their formation in 2005, the Leeds Tealights are the oldest sketch comedy troupe in Leeds. They also happen to be the most critically appraised, with their recent performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival […]