Eyes And Teeth

Richard Franks was brought to my attention in 2020 when I would see his face all over twitter and it wasn't until I stopped and found time to watch a clip and then another and then you get hooked and wait for his next creation. There is "If mums behave like cabin crew" or "Dancing at the family party" or Annoying things you hear at the office" etc, the premise is funn...

Tommy J is one versatile performer, he can adapt and everything he does ends up in making his audience smile and the passion in his work shows this. The experience comes from his growing up in the business surrounded by a dance school via his mum, and Circuses and Pantomime as well as The Grand Order of Water Rats via his father ROLLO aka the wonderful Sean Rollason. Listen to our talk which menti...

Jay Rawlings, Magician, Juggler, Record breaker is already an international Comedy performer and TV Star. Listen to his journey from being Steve Rawlings assistant age 4 to wowing the Judges & Guinness Book of Records and audience on Britain's Got talent. Inventive, entertaining and extremely dedicated to his art, Jay is ready to get back out there and do his thing. Welcome to Eyes &...

Damian Patton is a unique Comedy Slapstick Performer who has grown up around the best in the business and he is so rightly proud of that. Holiday Parks, pantomime, Television, Festivals, Twitter, Tik Tok are just some of the venues you can see his work and if you like funny then sit down with your children and google this brilliant talent ready to just make you smile. During the 2020 devastation o...

Nikolas Bushi is a young Comedy ventriloquist and magician inspired by his father Dashnor. I caught Nikolas on the Kentucky ventriloquist convention via youtube and saw something special about his talent. Not only did he remind me and my wife of me when i started but I saw huge potential and just wanted to congratulate him. We met on Zoom and I passed on some little wisdom I have learnt and he wen...

Lucy Rollason was born into showbusiness and she is a natural in everything she puts her heart into whether she is choreographing dance, teaching dance, performing in Pantomime or working in a comedy act with her one man circus of a brother Tommy J. Lucy is a Lady Rattling which is a Grand Order related to The Water Rats so Lucy & I have crossed paths through that as well as countless variety...

Danny named after the famous Danny Kaye comes from a theatrical family. His mother was a Royal Ballet and Bluebell Dancer and his father the late comedian Ted Rogers.    Danny first took to the stage after mimicking his father in the wings, leading him to play a part in Bernie Clifton’s act. Starting in the entertainment business, he wanted to learn the tricks of the trade and became a Butlin’s Re...

Sherrie Hewson is a national treasure from Coronation Street to Carry On Films, Russ Abbot's Madhouse to Benidorm, laughter and happy times mixed with a wonderful career in TV & Film, Sherrie talks about John Thaw, Les Dennis, Michael Barrymore, Keith Harris & Orville. Her lockdown baby in the shape of her Wonderbirds chat show with her friends has seen her through these strange times...

The Grumbleweeds story began in Leeds in 1962, when the group was first formed by Robin Colvill.  They spent the next few years undertaking the usual round of clubs and pubs in their native Yorkshire and overseas engagements in German, playing alongside bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and many others.  They turned fully professional in 1967, following an appearance on BBC TV's &apo...

Phil Fletcher is an extremely funny and talented puppeteer and puppet builder, voice actor and writer from Wigan. Inspired by the Muppets and Orville The Duck, Phil has become one of the greatest in the World of Puppets and he is surrounded by the most famous furry faces in showbusiness. Phil is the magic behind Hacker The Dog, and Hacker has interviewed actually it would be easier to tell you who...

Ray Tizzard is a bundle of comedy Talent loved and laughed at by millions, he has been seen by Brian Conley's side and had a hand in helping "Larry the Loafer" come to life then he joined Joe Pasquale on tour for many of his Royal Variety Performances, Live DVD recordings and The Price Is Right episodes. Ray isn't just a props guy he is a brilliant comedy writer and is highly r...

Mike McClean, Stand up Comedian, TV Presenter, Comedy Writer, Actor, Pantomime veteran, Voice Over Artist, Authour, Mike is a brilliant and natural talent and puts 100% into whatever genre he is working. I have seen Mike work a live audience on Cruise Ships and his skills working the crowd, entertaining the crowd and commanding a crowd shows his dedication to the art making sure the aisles are ful...

Phil is a very funny, creative, talented lovable personality who loves to just entertain people. In todays edition of Eyes & teeth you get to hear of his passions and genuine love for the business he’s in. Comedy, Magic, Cod Ventriloquism, Pathos & Light Painting, Sketches, Writing, Photography and much more. We cover many subjects from Cruise Ships to Jongleurs Comedy Clubs, Michael McInt...

James Brandon is an encyclopaedia of Talent ranging from Stand Up Comedian, voiceover artist, singer, to Writing, Producing & Directing Pantomimes, writing books on comedy as well as becoming the partner in one of The UK’s Best Loved Comedy names The Grumbleweeds. We talk about the science of a Comedy Double Act, how does that work when you have been solo for 20 years? How do you build a bond...

Jay Mcgee has worked worked and worked from a Solo Act to a 60's Comedy Showband, from Cruise Liners to a Royal Gala, Jay is a passionate performer always giving 100%. I have seen him blow the crowd away with his vocals and convulse with laughter at his routines. He is as they say one of the good guys, a down to earth happy entertainer. I've known Jay since the late 1990's and we ha...

Ronnie Le Drew has brought us joy and laughter through the mouths of puppets for many years and he does it with perfection. Today we talk about his starting out at the Little Angel Theatre in London and the people who inspired him to take it further. His time on Rainbow and beyond as well as introducing a little friend from the Sooty show. Ronnie's stories and admiration from the puppetry wor...

Legendary "Funny Bones" Comedy Actor Freddie Davies talks to Steve Hewlett about his fantastic career in TV & Film, Stage & behind the scenes of comedy.  Freddie talks of George Carl, Jerry Lewis, watching his grandfather in the wings of the theatre. We also talk about the wonderful prop builder Peter Pullon and Freddie's Parrot which gave him that famous name. We talk Bob M...

Today I talk to Vocal Impressionist and Actress Maddi Cryer about her time working on TV with Little and Large, Billy Pearce, Bob Monkhouse on Opportunity Knocks, Broadmoor Prison with Tom O Connor, and a Special Gala supporting Bob Hope with Joe Longthorne at the London Palladium. We also talk about her collaboration with Chestnut Tree Hospice & Valerie Avon on the Charity Single 'We’ll...

Comedian and Impressionist Johnny Laff has spent years in the clubs and theatres in summer seasons as himself the Stand Up, or as Norman Wisdom and more recently donning a dress and wig as Mrs Brown. Johnny semi-retired enjoys taking part in Production shows at an all inclusive Premiere Holiday Resort in Great Yarmouth called Potters. He is a much loved member of their team and can't wait to...

Don Reid was one of the first Comedians I worked with on board Cruise Ships and he made me very welcome. As a new act at sea, you really need to be looked out for and Don was one that just put my nerves at rest. He is great company and if you need a story or two about Comedians or Variety Acts Don is the man to see. One of the Original Comedians on Granada TV he proves to be one of the best with d...

Paul Eastwood and I have mirrored each others careers over the last 25 years, dipping in and out of Talent Competitions, Television, performing on Cruise Ships, in Holiday Parks, Corporates, Pantomimes, Summer Seasons and both even hosted The Thursford Christmas Spectacular both 4 times each. We've both completed contracts in Cromer, The Eastbourne Hippodrome & Babbacombe Theatres and are...

Tom Sutton is a class comedian. A real Pro who has been there on TV, around the World on the finest Cruise Liners, in Corporates and the Cabaret & Club circuit. His stories are sublime and although we only worked together once, we have kept in touch ever since. Tom is Topical, slick and very clever in delivery but his writing is fantastic to boot. He tells some brilliant stories here and I lov...

Jess Conrad, Movie Actor, Pantomime Star, Pop Star, Pin Up, Entertainer, Personality, Jess has done it all. Over the phone we hear stories of Bob Monkhouse, Frankie Vaughan, growing up in Hackney, the reason why he quit Pantomime Roger Moore and talk of his first extra part in Reach for the Sky with Kenneth Moore, listen to Jess Conrad’s audition for James Bond!!! Its bittersweet for him but a  gr...

Keith Simmons is a Comedy Writer, Recording Artist, Pantomime Veteran, One member of the Comedy Double Act Simmons and Simmons formerly known as The Simmons Brothers. With TV and Radio moments with Sir Ken Dodd, Des O Connor OBE, collaborations with Roy Hudd OBE and HRH Prince Phillip, Keith is very well known in our industry and has the stories to tell it. Past King Rat Keith was kind with his ti...

Dave Brock has been in the music and comedy business for over 40 years, he is a well seasoned performer and as I find out has an extensive knowledge of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys and if it weren't for Eyes & Teeth being solely about Comedy & variety we would probably still be talking today about the Beach Boys. We talk about Comedy and our own TV Talent Show experiences and our t...