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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Alfie Packham

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with Alfie to talk about his show My Apologies to the Chef , about friends and enemies. Bon appétit. As seen on the BBC New Comedy Awards 2024. Writer for News Quiz (BBC Radio 4). 'Effortless... a joy to sit through' (ThreeWeeks). ‘Sharply observed standup’ (Scotsman). ‘Thought-provoking and hilarious’ (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk).

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Jules Chan

Reading Time: 4 minutesWe sat down with writer and performer Jules Chan to talk about English Ako—a funny, moving and deeply personal story about growing up between two cultures. The show heads to theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall this August. For tickets go to https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/english-ako

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Clare Noy

Reading Time: 3 minutesFrom Mischief Theatre’s beloved comic fall specialist, Clare Noy comes Funny Though, a raw and revealing solo show about the true cost of being funny. This 60-minute confessional dramedy exposes the burnout, anxiety, and personal toll behind the laughs, as Noy navigates the pressures of making comedy her survival — and the struggle to stay relevant in a world obsessed with constant content.