Category Archives: Comedy & Theatre

From Mary, Mel and Sue to motorbikes and binned Baked Alaskas – the Paul Hollywood interview

Grown women get excited at the mere mention of his name, and it’s fair to say this island nation has risen to the charms of celebrated master baker Paul Hollywood these past few years. The one-time sculpture student from the … Continue reading

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Kick it like Dick, Kerr’s – the story behind No Man’s Land

In a year of widespread First World War centenary commemorations, a Lancashire theatre company is focusing on another aspect of that defining era – the rise of women’s football. And Northern Irish actor/playwright Stephanie McKervill is just the latest to … Continue reading

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Full frontal nerdity – out and about with the insatiably sci-curious Steve Mould

Can science and maths really be deemed cool or funny? And when do geeks and nerds become cult TV and touring successes? Gateshead-born small screen science experiment guy Steve Mould might just know the answers to those and many more … Continue reading

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Your town is not dragging Mark Steel down

Ever listened to Radio 4’s Mark Steel’s in Town? It comes highly recommended, following the stand-up comic, author, columnist and esteemed travel broadcaster around the UK, talking about often less celebrated areas. He’s far from patronising too, funny but never … Continue reading

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Recreating the world of Mitchell and Kenyon

With a new play being staged highlighting the world of visionary film-makers Sagar Mitchell and James Kenyon, writewyattuk talked to Northern Irish playwright Daragh Carville about the lasting legacy of these celebrated Lancastrians. Two decades ago, a cache of historic films … Continue reading

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Frank Skinner – Preston Guild Hall – a live review

I’d like to say Frank Skinner’s cleaned up his act now he’s a proud dad, moving away from his more risque material in a show of middle-aged respectability. For much of this gig that seemed to be the case – … Continue reading

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Suits you, Frank – in conversation with Frank Skinner

As West Midlands stand-up comic, actor, writer, DJ and TV presenter Frank Skinner set off on a major 35-date UK tour following a successful theatre run in London, writewyattuk managed an audience with him – and got to tackle everything … Continue reading

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Boycie’s Bonus – the John Challis interview

Cards on the table first. Only Fools and Horses – classic comedy. Up there with the very best of British. I’ll add Dad’s Army in that bracket too. That wondrous combination of superb character acting and top-notch writing. Hats off to … Continue reading

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Face Time approaches for comedy’s Wonder Woman – the Kerry Godliman interview

With her latest stand-up show, Face Time, set for a 20-date tour from early March until mid-April, actor and comic Kerry Godliman will soon be juggling domestic goddess duties with life as a gigging performer. And there’s no doubting that … Continue reading

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Tubthumping, suffragism and pantheism – the Boff Whalley interview

With ‘one-woman suffragette musical’ Wrong ‘Un about to embark on a 21-day national run, starting at The Lowry Studio, Salford Quays, writewyattuk caught up with the play’s author on the phone from his home in West Yorkshire. Lancashire-born and bred … Continue reading

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