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‘I can’t do this forever’: Comedy festival boss to hand over baton

‘I can’t do this forever’: Comedy festival boss to hand over baton

After 30 years in the top job, Susan Provan is thinking it might be time for someone else to take the wheel. Maybe.

  • by Karl Quinn

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Comedian Alan Davies’ career changed once he admitted, ‘I’m one of those’

Comedian Alan Davies’ career changed once he admitted, ‘I’m one of those’

The performer talks stand-up, mortality and his decision five years ago to reveal his childhood abuse.

  • by Michael Dwyer
Frankenstein without pants: This may be the show you didn’t know you needed

Frankenstein without pants: This may be the show you didn’t know you needed

Damien Warren-Smith’s award-winning show includes plenty of audience interaction and a large naked penguin.

  • by Daniel Herborn
‘I’m still an idiot’: Doctor-turned-comic Noah Szto on success and self-doubt

‘I’m still an idiot’: Doctor-turned-comic Noah Szto on success and self-doubt

Two worlds are beginning to combine for this rising star.

  • by Daniel Herborn
‘People think I’m a way better bloke than I am’: Why this comedian is trashing his do-good image

‘People think I’m a way better bloke than I am’: Why this comedian is trashing his do-good image

Luke Kidgell rode the wave of social media as Instagram and then TikTok exploded, and says being online is now vital for entertainers.

  • by Brittany Busch