On the Mic

Caitlin is a stand up comedian and musician who became obsessed with bathroom graffiti while she was studying art history and getting frustrated at the pretentious exclusivity of the art world.  This is her origin story. Caitlin also talks about the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe version of her show, 'Caitlin Cook: The Writing on the Stall'. Image by Arin Sang-urai. Presented by Martin Walker. Caitlin's Pr...

John Tothill is a comedian from Southend-on-Sea, Essex. He is a former teacher. He deliberately contracted malaria in a clinical trial, to help fund his 2023 Edinburgh Fringe debut. This is his origin story. John also chats about his 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, ‘John Tothill: Thank God This Lasts Forever’. Presented by Martin Walker. John's Profile and Social Media: HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

The Magic of Terry Pratchett is a book, and a live show, written and presented by stand up comedian Marc Burrows.  In 2020, Marc penned the first-ever biography of Sir Terry. The book received critical acclaim, won a Locus Award and was embraced by fans.  This is Marc's Origin Story. He also talks about the 2024 Edinburgh version of his show, 'The Magic of Terry Pratchett'. Photo by Kim Burrow wit...

Michelle is an actor, singer, comedian and screenwriter, best known for her many TV appearances with the comedy group 'Aunty Donna'. This is her origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Michelle Brasier: Legacy'. Image by Simon Schluter. Presented by Martin Walker. Michelle's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Hailing from Australia, Trigger Happy productions presents, 'Swamplesque'. 2024 Edinburgh cast members are Trigger Happy (pictured), Tash York, Henny Spaghetti, Tugboat Tiffy, Bebe Gunn, Chris Nims, Rainbow and Rebel Lyons. This is their origin story. Image by Caitlin Boland © KTB MEDIA 2022. Used with permission. Presented by Martin Walker. Trigger Happy's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthem...

Anna is an improvisor from the US. She chats about her first improv moment on stage at around nine years old, trying to make her scene partners laugh and why audiences love it when things go wrong. This is her origin story. She also talks about her shows, 'Baby Wants Candy' and 'Shamilton'. Presented by Martin Walker. Baby Wants Candy's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk  

A masterful storyteller with one of the most amiable and easy-going stage presences on the comedy circuit today, Harry Stachini looks at honesty in his latest Edinburgh offering. This is his origin story. And he talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Harry Stachini: Grenade'. Image by Lewis Coleman. Presented by Martin Walker. Harry's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

After coming out in her late 30s, the off-kilter Funny Woman finalist and BBC New Act nominee is returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This is her origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Amy Mason: Free Mason'. Image by Lucy Ridges. Presented by Martin Walker. Amy's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Eric is a stand up comedian and writer based in Birmingham, England. In 2020 he won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year Award. In 2023 he won the inaugural Channel 4 Sean Lock Award. He is an award winning comedian. This is his origin story. Eric also talks about his Edinburgh show, 'Eric Rushton: Real One' Image by Shane Coles. Presented by Martin Walker. Eric's Profile and Social Media HE...

Sian is a stand up comedian from the North West of England. She won the Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize in 2022 for 'Best in Class' as well as several awards for her stand up comedy shows. Sian is working class and queer, and fiercely proud of belonging to both communities. This is her origin story. She also talks about her work with 'Best in Class' and her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Sian Davies: Ba...

Juliette Burton is an award-winning stand up comedian, writer and presenter. She has previously performed six critically acclaimed sell-out solo seasons in Edinburgh and is back this year for a seventh. This is her origin story. She also talks about her three Edinburgh shows for 2024, 'Juliette Burton: Hopepunk', 'Juliette Burton's Talking Crazy' and 'Juliette Burton: Going Rogue'. Presented by Ma...

Rosco has been twice nominated as The Scottish Comedy Awards Best Newcomer and was the Winner of Scottish Comedian of the Year in 2016. In 2024 he was shortlisted for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. This is his origin story. He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Rosco McClelland: Sudden Death'. Presented by Martin Walker Rosco's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co...

Grace is an Irish stand up comedian and improvisor based in London. She is the creator of the podcasts, 'The Jump' and 'Fad Camp' and is making her solo debut in Edinburgh in 2024. She sometimes gets scared. This is her origin story. Grace also chats about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Grace Mulvey: Tall Baby'. Presented by Martin Walker Grace's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk  

Elvis is a World Slam Champion and compère of the Blue Suede Sporran Club. He is a regular on BBC Radio 4 including two series of 'Elvis McGonagall Takes A Look On The Bright Side' and the stand-up special: 'Full Tartan Jacket'. This is his origin story. Elvis also talks about his Edinburgh show, 'Gin and Catatonic?' Presented by Martin Walker Elvis' Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.u...

Starting stand up at 17, Liam has enjoyed a very rapid rise through the comedy ranks and has proved himself to be a brilliant storyteller. He's won 'Scottish Comedian Of The Year' and has appeared on BBC’s 'Live At The Apollo'. This is his origin story. He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Liam Farrelly: Flipbook'. Image by Gillian Docherty. Presented by Martin Walker. Liam's Profile and...

Sam Lake is an Edinburgh based stand-up comedian, writer and host of the Monkey Barrel Comedy podcast 'I’ve Had a Rosé, Let’s Talk About Feelings'. This is his origin story. Sam also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, 'Sam Lake: Esméralda'. Image by Corrine Cummings. Presented by Martin Walker. Sam's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Rosie is one of half sketch group Grubby Little Mitts, alongside Sullivan Brown. They met while studying at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and have since enjoyed success at the Edinburgh Fringe. This is their Origin Story. Rosie also talks about their 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Grubby Little Mitts: Eyes Closed, Mouths Open'. Image by Chris Mann. Presented by Martin Walker. Grubbs' Profile and Social M...

Lou has been making online sketches for over 5 years, gaining 18 millions views, 25,000 followers and been featured on British Comedy Guide and in Heat magazine as a ‘Content creator of the Year’ nominee. This is her origin story. Lou also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Lou Taylor: Jeans and a Nice Top'. Image by Michael Julings. Presented by Martin Walker. Lou's Profile and Social Media HE...

Stephanie started performing in April 2007 on the Scottish comedy circuit. She quickly established herself as one of the most promising live acts of her generation, and in 2015 appeared as a finalist in the Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year competition. This is the origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Stephanie Laing: Rudder'. Image by Rob Wisken. Presented by Martin W...

Paulina is a Swiss-Mexican theatre-maker, performer, director and designer based in London. She trained as a designer at Central St Martins and was featured in Dezeen and Wired, before attending Ecole Philippe Gaulier to study theatre and clowning.  This is her origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Puella Eterna'. Paulina's Profile and Social Media HERE www.onthemic.co.uk

Edy is a critically acclaimed, Manchester-based stand-up comedian and musician who has appeared on BBC Radio 4, MTV UK, NextUp Comedy, and BBC Radio Manchester.  This is his Origin Story. He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself'.  Image by Andy Hollingworth. Presented by Martin Walker. Edy's Profile and Social Media HERE...

Raul is the son of a Hindu Indian and a Sikh Singaporean. He was raised in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, where his best friend was a Pakistani Muslim. The comedian, actor, writer and radio presenter is widely recognised as one of the most exciting Asian acts on the UK comedy circuit. This is his origin story. He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Raul Kohli: Raul Britannia'. Presented by Martin Wal...

Ellie made her Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2022, with the critically acclaimed comedy-cabaret 'Happy Birthday, Mr President!'.  She previously performed in Mischief Theatre’s international smash hit 'The Play That Goes Wrong' in New York.  This is her origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Ellie MacPherson: Babe Lincoln'. Image by Jenny Anderson. Presented by Martin Walker. Ell...

Ian is a Brooklyn-based comedian and pop musician. He recently released his second studio EP, 'Not Like Other Girls', comprising five tracks in the comedy-pop style that has become his signature in the Brooklyn alternative scene.   This is his origin story. He also chats about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Ian Lockwood: The Farewell Tour'. Image by JT Anderson. Presented by Martin Walker. Ian's Profil...

Yuriko is a UK-based Japanese comedian. Her extensive TV credits include Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central and Pointless Celebrities (BBC1), Mandy (BBC2), Pls Like (BBC3), Paul Hollywood Eats Japan (C4), Sorry, I Didn’t Know (ITV) and more. This is her origin story. Yuriko also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, 'The Meanings of Life'. Image by Karla Gowlett. Presented by Martin Walker. P...