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And more… At this point we had security ask ‘What...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:26:00 +0000

And more… At this point we had security ask ‘What all the screaming was about’. We told them we were filming. At no point did they ask to see if Alice was OK.

here’s the latest birmingham footnotes comedy podcast....

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:30:44 +0000

here’s the latest birmingham footnotes comedy podcast. i’m on it, and more importantly, so is josie long!

last saturday

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:13:37 +0000

i saw josie long at the electric cinema. ace show. and did a quick interview with her. i’ll edit and post soon :)

saralindsey: “I still look for her as soon as the first sliver...

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:05 +0000

saralindsey:

“I still look for her as soon as the first sliver appears in the sky, and the more it waxes, the more clearly I imagine I can see her, her or something of her, but only her, in a hundred, a thousand different vistas, she who makes the Moon the Moon and, whenever she is full, sets the dogs to howling all night long, and me with them.”

-Italo Calvino

When I read I like to feel something unexpected, something I have never seen and perhaps could never even dream up, to be forcibly taken to another world. Calvino gets me every time.

simon-quinlank: I made the videoIt’s calledSexy Cox the...

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:11:04 +0000

simon-quinlank:

I made the video
It’s called
Sexy Cox

the ‘real’ simon-quinlank would be proud

Theme tune to the horrible radio show I co-present. Endure!

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:00:05 +0000

Theme tune to the horrible radio show I co-present. Endure!

dizzy…

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:00:05 +0000

dizzy…

beautiful.

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:00:06 +0000

beautiful.

So happy to see a portrait of my Grandad…

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:00:05 +0000

So happy to see a portrait of my Grandad…

The terrifying underbelly of the Birmingham German Market.

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:24:06 +0000

The terrifying underbelly of the Birmingham German Market.

Merry Christmas from Birmingham

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:05 +0000

Merry Christmas from Birmingham

What have I done…

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:07:16 +0000

What have I done…

Review: Don’t Be a Dickhead 2: Electric BOOgaloo

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:01:00 +0000

Following the success of its first showcase at the beginning of term, the Birmingham Footnotes Comedy Society returned this week with a second instalment of comedy entertainment, Don’t be a Dickhead 2: Electric BOOgaloo.
Compered by the enthusiastic and engaging Matt Saull and Jack Toop, a variety of fresh, innovative and outrageous comedians were welcomed to the stage. As the name suggests this night had one rule only: don’t be a dickhead! In short, this meant no intimidation or heckling from the audience, with the idea of creating a friendly, encouraging atmosphere for students to deliver their comedy.

For many of the acts this was their first time performing, although you would not have thought it. Jacob Lovick took to the stage for the first time and was an immediate success with the audience. A constant wave of laughter could be heard throughout the entirety of his performance, as Lovick delivered anecdote after anecdote with a seemingly effortless charisma.

Chris Bates was another popular act, whose material on his ‘middle class’ upbringing, contrasted with his significantly downgraded student experiences, held resonance with many in the audience and was met with fervent applause.

In keeping with the Halloween theme of the season, the Bristol Pear was decorated in traditional spooky fashion. Carved pumpkins, dimmed lighting, creepy music and traditional black and orange decorations adorned the venue, which in itself was the perfect mix of comfortable, informal and relaxed. Some of the acts had even prepared themed stand-up material, and a clear favourite was comedy duo Chazz Redhead and Richard Higgs.

Both their Frankenstein-esque routine in the first half, and their twisted take on Black Swan as the night’s finale, left audience members giggling long after the act had finished. Judging from the raucous laughter and sell-out crowd, I am sure I am not the only one eagerly awaiting Don’t be a Dickhead 3.

Hollie Jones

found this on an old hard drive…

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:48:12 +0100

found this on an old hard drive…

josie long’s ‘snowman’.

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:14:35 +0100

josie long’s ‘snowman’.

Everyday Moments 8

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:59:00 +0100

Everyday Moments 8:

Audio drama for private performance This is the eighth edition of our 12-part collaboration with theatre producers Fuel and Roundhouse Radio, each of which is created by a different artist – from theatre-makers and poets to composers and comedians – and free to download. Our latest podcast playlet is by comedian Josie Long, and is designed to be listened to at 5.30pm in an express supermarket…

Josie Long at Fruitmarket / The Scotsman Steps

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:03:16 +0100

Josie Long at Fruitmarket / The Scotsman Steps

A nice little programme/zine thing from The Beta-Males new show,...

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:00:06 +0100

A nice little programme/zine thing from The Beta-Males new show, ‘The Train Job’. Here is some official stuff from their site -

”Critically acclaimed creators of The Bunker welcome you aboard their new Edinburgh sketch-comedy thrill-ride. Calling at suspense, conspiracy and Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

“A slick, hilarious sketch show… Genius.” The Sunday Times
“Original sketch comedy. Good writing… an impressive presence.” The Guardian
★★★★★ “An utterly brilliant hour of sketch comedy” Broadway Baby.
★★★★★ “One of the funniest and most genuinely pleasing shows I’ve seen.” Fringe Guru
★★★★★ “Here is the cream” Three Weeks
“A joy … sharp verbal wit” Chortle.co.uk

The Train Job will be at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival at The Pleasance Dome at 4:20”

They were pretty good. I’ll review it soon.

Photo

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:00:05 +0100

Josie Long’s new show is pretty great. This isn’t...

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:01:05 +0100

Josie Long’s new show is pretty great. This isn’t even really a comic-y zine that she usually does, just a pretty excellent list of recommendations. I hope her next show is literally just her on an actual soapbox.

The Grace Petrie ( www.graceptrie.com ) beermat isn’t shiny or anything. No idea how it scanned like that…