OVER 50 YEARS WATCHING STAND UP COMEDY

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, MATT GREEN Green is an actor, writer and comedian and boasts a wealth of experience in comedy, having launched his career in 2003 and performed for more than twenty years. He has graced a range of venues and festivals nationwide, notably making appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe. Renowned for his lively delivery, Green’s performances blend sharp observational humour with topical material.

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, DON BISWAS. Biswas has become a familiar presence at comedy venues up and down the country, performing regularly at clubs across the UK.  His material covers an array of topics, drawing on his experiences growing up in an Asian household, as well as his personal journey with neurodiversity, including dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder.

Welcome to the Monthly Comedy Quiz page of A Rich Comic Life.  First of all, here are the answers to last month’s quiz: A RICH COMIC LIFE MONTHLY COMEDY QUIZ: NOVEMBER 2025 – COMEDY FIL…

OVER 50 YEARS WATCHING STAND UP COMEDY

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, JOZ NORRIS. Surreal British comedian, screenwriter and comic actor Norris is a regular for at the cult comedy night The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society in London and has appeared at various comedy festivals including Leicester and since 2012, Edinburgh.  His 2025 solo show You Wait, Time Passes has received critical acclaim.

OVER 50 YEARS WATCHING STAND UP COMEDY

OVER 50 YEARS WATCHING STAND UP COMEDY

Sofa So Funny! The Angelic pub, Islington, London, 2025 Maple Zuo was a guest for the Sofa So Funny! showcase that I saw in October 2025. She delivered humorous anecdotes involving identity misunderstandings and dating nightmares.

Sofa So Funny! The Angelic pub, Islington, London, 2025 Writer and comedian Madeline Brettingham played the Sofa So Funny! showcase that I watched in October 2025.  She was extremely sharp and witty with her views on the state of the nation.

Sofa So Funny! The Angelic pub, Islington, London, 2025  Comedian Dru Cripps performed at the Sofa So Funny! showcase in October 2025.  His unique brand of musical comedy won over the crowd, and he was in total control of the room.

Matt Richardson: Brash (support): Leicester Square Theatre, London, 2025 Comedian Lee Peart supported Matt Richardson for his Brash tout that I watched at Leicester Square Theatre in October 2025. Very camp and very funny, the comedian was extremely confident on stage delivering acute and hilarious observations of every-day life.

OVER 50 YEARS WATCHING STAND UP COMEDY

Sofa So Funny! The Angelic Pub, Islington, London, 2025 Sabina Westrup was an act for Sofa So Funny! that I watched in September 2025.  Bright, lively and forthcoming with her comedy, she delighted the crowd with her detailed stories.

Sofa So Funny! The Angelic Pub, Islington, London, 2025 Comedian Rob Copeland was an act for Sofa So Funny! that I watched in September 2025.  Copeland was full of absurdist energy and had a unique clown-based style.

The Civil Service Club Comedy Night: The Civil Service Club, Whitehall, London, 2025 Christian Jegard was an act that I watched at the Civil Service Club Comedy Night in August 2025.  He was amusing and original as he told surreal stories and sang songs to the audience.

The Civil Service Club Comedy Night: The Civil Service Club, Whitehall, London, 2025 I watched comedian Daisy Roberts at the Civil Service Club Comedy Night in August 2025.  She was bright, charming and funny delivering ten minutes of quality material.

OVER 50 YEARS WATCHING STAND UP COMEDY

Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe: Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh, 2025 Indian comedian Prashasti Singh was a guest for Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in August 2025.  Very cynical and very dry with her views, she won the lunchtime audience over with her delivery.

Late Night with Terry Wogan: Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Assembly George Square Studio, Edinburgh, 2025 I watched Late Night with Terry Wogan at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2025.  The lively late night talk show featured Ben Alborough as a very appealing Wogan asking comedians (as past celebrities) ludicrous questions with funny answers.  The Dandy Daniels were the house band , often subject to ridicule.

Late Night with Terry Wogan: Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Assembly George Square Studio, Edinburgh, 2025 Comedian Jain Edwards appeared as Ross Kemp as a guest on Late Night with Terry Wogan at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2025.  The lively late night talk show featured Ben Alborough as a very appealing Wogan asking comedians (as past celebrities) ludicrous questions with funny answers.

Late Night with Terry Wogan: Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Assembly George Square Studio, Edinburgh, 2025 Imogen Trusselle appeared as singer Bjork as a guest on Late Night with Terry Wogan at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2025.  The lively talk show featured Ben Alborough as a very appealing Wogan asking comedians (as past celebrities) ludicrous questions with funny answers.

Late Night with Terry Wogan: Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Assembly George Square Studio, Edinburgh, 2025 I went to see Late Night with Terry Wogan at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2025.  The lively chat show featured Alborough as a very engaging Wogan interviewing comedians in character as past celebrities.