'Aren't I doing great?' One of the country’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians, Vittorio Angelone, talks identity, activism and what makes Liverpool special ahead of his Philharmonic show next month Words | Lawrence Saunders Could you briefly introduce yourself – where you grew up and your heritage? I grew up in Belfast, and I’m half Italian, ... Read More...
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Chris McCausland Interview He once thought Strictly could end his career – instead, it changed his life. Now Liverpool comic Chris McCausland has taken on another challenge: writing his autobiography. In Keep Laughing, he looks back with the same honesty and humour that made audiences fall in love with him on ... Read More...
Rhod Gilbert interview Much-loved Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert is back on tour for the first time since receiving cancer treatment and has two nights lined up at the Liverpool Empire. The Carmarthen-born star, who has described his new show as ‘pretty dark’, opens up to YM Liverpool about his recent health ... Read More...
Patrick Kielty interview Patrick Kielty is heading to Liverpool in May as part of his first UK stand-up tour since 2015. Borderline sees him return to his satirical roots with a personal take on national identity and the future of the Union in a post-Brexit landscape Words | Lawrence Saunders Before we get ... Read More...
Dylan Moran interview Ahead of his gig at the Philharmonic this month, we sat down with BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran to discuss his early influences, new BBC sitcom and why Liverpool has the X factor Words by Lawrence Saunders How did you first get into comedy? Did you have any ... Read More...
Acclaimed stand-up Russell Kane made a surprise appearance at Liverpool’s Jacaranda Club last night (24 August) to deliver a set at the Hot Water Comedy Club. The Edinburgh Comedy Award winner’s presence at the event was kept under wraps beforehand, with attendees treated to a special drop-in performance. Russell, who is currently ... Read More...