Sophie is a hurricane of comedy in action. Possessed of a singular voice, she focuses her wit on genuinely important subject matter, including the cuts to social and mental health care services. We talk about obtaining government funding for her comedy tours, the "politics of politeness", and what happens after the conversation about class in comedy... Hear extra material from this conversation with Sophie, as well as extras from Russell Howard, James Acaster and more, plus a load of other interactive comedy projects...

Support the show by becoming a member of the "Insiders Club" at www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders

See Sophie on tour nationally and at the Soho Theatre this June, details via www.sophiewillan.com

@SophieWillan

See Stu on tour over the next two months, including a DVD record of the tour show on June 14th in Bristol: 

30/05/2018 Aldershot, West End Centre

01/06/2018 Sheffield, The Lescar

02/06/2018 York, The Basement

03/06/2018 Newcastle – The Stand

04/06/2018 Leeds, Duke Studios

08/06/2018 Southampton, Hanger Farm

09/06/2018 Cambridge Junction

12/06/2018 Edinburgh, The Monkey Barrel

13/06/2018 Glasgow, The Stand

14/06/2018 DVD RECORD IN BRISTOL 

15/06/2018 Birmingham Glee

17/06/2018 Brighton Komedia

21-23 June London, Soho Theatre

29/06/2018 Tringe Festival

@ComComPod 

See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy

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Considering oneself "an artist who works in the field of comedy" is the starting point for a fascinating re-framing of the whole goddamn thing, in this conversation with the wonderfully funny, curious, and extraordinarily inventive Ben Target. We discover a shared inspiration in an Argentinian circus, explore Ben's holistic approach to theatre-in-the-round, and find out why minor authority figures are inherently funny...

See Ben's Edinburgh Fringe show 'Splosh'

@BenTarget

Don't forget to support the show and join the members-only podcast stuffed with extra content and experimental projects

And come and see Stu's standup tour now:

23/05/2018 Swindon Arts Centre

26/05/2018 Farnham Maltings

30/05/2018 Aldershot, West End Centre

01/06/2018 Sheffield, The Lescar

02/06/2018 York, The Basement

03/06/2018 Newcastle – The Stand

04/06/2018 Leeds, Duke Studios

08/06/2018 Southampton, Hanger Farm

09/06/2018 Cambridge Junction

12/06/2018 Edinburgh, The Monkey Barrel

13/06/2018 Glasgow, The Stand

15/06/2018 Birmingham Glee

17/06/2018 Brighton Komedia

21-23 June London, Soho Theatre

29/06/2018 Tringe Festival

@comcompod

See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy

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You interview Stu - about start-ups, writing techniques and how to make comedy out of emotionally-charged life stories, plus anything else you can think of!

Extra content from new episodes (coming soon Paul Foot in incredible detail on his seven styles of comedy)!

Stu's philosophy on performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, accrued over 25 years at that festival!

Join the inner circle today at www.comedianscomedian.com/donate

See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy

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11/05/2018 Bristol, Hen & Chickens

12/05/2018 Bath Rondo Theatre

16/05/2018 Norwich, Epic Studios

18/05/2018 Northampton Royal & Derngate

19/05/2018 Warwick Arts Centre (Coventry)

20/05/2018 Shrewsbury, Henry Tudor House

23/05/2018 Swindon Arts Centre

26/05/2018 Farnham Maltings

30/05/2018 Aldershot, West End Centre

01/06/2018 Sheffield, The Lescar

02/06/2018 York, The Basement

03/06/2018 Newcastle – The Stand

04/06/2018 Leeds, Duke Studios

08/06/2018 Southampton, Hanger Farm

09/06/2018 Cambridge Junction

12/06/2018 Edinburgh, The Monkey Barrel

13/06/2018 Glasgow, The Stand

15/06/2018 Birmingham Glee

17/06/2018 Brighton Komedia

21-23 June London, Soho Theatre

29/06/2018 Tringe Festival

See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy

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Very funny, amazingly watchable, and offering genuine insight into his personal and social politics, Tez Ilyas is a Northern, working-class, muslim comic capable of going all the way. Exceptionally frank about his disappointment on being overlooked for award nomination, he goes on to identify the historic lack of diversity on the judging panel of one of the most highly regarded prizes in British comedy... 

 www.tezilyas.com | @tezilyas  

Stu's tour info at www.comedianscomedian.com/tour

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@ComCom

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Her laid-back style masking a sly wit that rewards your full attention, Beth Stelling is an indomitable comic force.Live at SXSW, we discuss risk and reward with regard to pace, bridging alt and mainstream, "putting your briefcase away" when it comes to your set-list, and why she'll never make another bagel sandwich...

www.sweetbeth.com@bethstelling

See Stu on tour in the UK at www.comedianscomedian.com/tourSupport the podcast at www.comedianscomedian.com/donate@comcompodwww.comedianscomedian.com

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It's hard to imagine a more expressive, searingly honest and comprehensively funny comic than Maria Bamford. After a year which saw her series and new special on Netflix propel her finally to the earning that befits her talent, Maria reflects on how money, property and prestige don't solve anything, what it's like to be an ex-underdog, and whether it's possible to make a not for profit TV show. We also cover the relationship between her bipolar and her day to day happiness, and ask how you function when "weakness is the brand"...

 @MariaBamfoomariabamford.com

See Stu on tour: www.comedianscomedian.com/tour

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Celebrating the release of hilarious and terrifying new movie "Ghost Stories", co-creators and childhood friends Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson talk to Stu about the myriad connections between comedy and horror... Best known as the invisible fourth member of British comedy legends The League of Gentlemen, Jeremy Dyson is expert at making the familiar unfamiliar. We talk here about the elegantly simple process that he and Andy used to develop "Ghost Stories" from page to West End stage to screen, and discover a jaw-dropping fact about the forthcoming League live tour! 

See Stu on tour: www.comedianscomedian.com/tour

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See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy

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See Stu on tour: www.comedianscomedian.com/tour

Support the podcast: www.comedianscomedian.com/donate

See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy

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