Tag Archives: Edinburgh Fringe

Tales from the Rocking Chair songsmith – in conversation with Dean Friedman

Posted on April 5, 2019 by writewyattuk

While four decades have passed since Dean Friedman’s biggest UK hits, admittance of a liking for him in trendy circles often remains reserved to cautious whispers here and there. But Dean’s hip stock rose with the inclusion in 1987 of … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Ariel, Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds Five, Boo Hewerdine, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Difford, Dean Friedman, Edinburgh Fringe, Epstein Theatre, Gilbert O'sullivan, Half Man half Biscuit, Johnny Fingers, Lucky Stars, Monkees, New Jersey, New York, Nigel Blackwell, Old Courts Wigan, Peter Tork, Richard Digance, SongFest, The Blenders, Well Well said the Rocking Chair | Leave a comment

Behind the scenes at the Little Theatre

Posted on January 8, 2016 by writewyattuk

I don’t tend to plug successful local community ventures and thriving venues so much on this blog. But organisations like the Chorley Little Theatre – not far from my doorstep – deserve credit for surviving in these days of austerity … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music | Tagged Bobby Ball, CADOS, chorley, Chorley Little Theatre, Chris Ramsey, Dave Spikey, Edinburgh Fringe, Ian Robinson, Jason Manford, Jenny Eclair, Jo Caulfield, John Bishop, Johnny Vegas, Justin Moorhouse, Lucy Beaumont, Mark Steel, Mike Harding, Peter Kay, Phil Cool, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Sarah Millican, steve royle, Ted Robbins | 2 Comments

Learning from the Laughter Master – the Stephen K Amos interview

Posted on January 5, 2016 by writewyattuk

It’s fair to say Stephen Kehinde Amos has seen the world over the past decade or so, this highly-entertaining and likeable comedian charming audiences from Edinburgh to Sydney and several points in between. And while we’ve all had plenty to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre | Tagged BBC, EastEnders, Edinburgh Fringe, Hackney Empire, Joseph Purcell, Lenny Henry, Liverpool, London, Richard Pryor, Salford, Stephen K Amos, Sydney, The Laughter Master, The Lowry, The Real McCoy, Unity Theatre | 1 Comment

Destiny Calling for Justin Moorhouse

Posted on August 29, 2015 by writewyattuk

Sometimes it seems that the comedy world decamps en masse to Edinburgh in summertime, and Justin Moorhouse is no exception. And while the East Manchester born and bred salesman turned stand-up comic and actor might not be partaking in any … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre | Tagged Anne Reid, Chorley Little Theatre, Comic Relief, Dave Spikey, Destiny Calling, Edinburgh Fringe, Eric Cantona, Jennie McAlpine, Justin Moorhouse, Les Dawson, Looking for Eric, Manchester, Peter Kay, Phoenix Nights, Richard Osman | 3 Comments

Desperately Seeking the Mad Cat Lady – the Susan Calman interview

Posted on November 24, 2014 by writewyattuk

Barely half-way into a mammoth 100-date tour – from a month of Edinburgh Fringe summer dates right through until May – you’d think Susan Calman would be getting a little jaded by now. But this lawyer-turned-comic remains her characteristic bubbly … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre | Tagged Billy Connolly, Edinburgh Fringe, glasgow, Holly Walsh, Listomania, Sarah Millican, Sexy Beasts, Susan Calman, The News Quiz, The Stand, Writers Guild, Zoe Lyons | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: Edinburgh Fringe

Tales from the Rocking Chair songsmith – in conversation with Dean Friedman

Behind the scenes at the Little Theatre

Learning from the Laughter Master – the Stephen K Amos interview

Destiny Calling for Justin Moorhouse

Desperately Seeking the Mad Cat Lady – the Susan Calman interview

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