On the Mic

Jae is a member of Australian cabaret collective The Hairy Godmothers. They are returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with the award winning, internationally travelled flagship show 'Dizney in Drag: Once Upon a Parody' and the brand new sinful sequel: 'VILLAINS: A Dizney in Drag Parody'. This is their origin story. Image by Deric Martin. Presented by Martin Walker. The Hairy Godmothers' Profi...

Abby Wambaugh is an American comedian, writer and improviser who lives in Copenhagen and regularly performs in the UK. They were shortlisted for the 2022 BBC New Comedy Awards and selected for the Pleasance Comedy Reserve in 2023. This is their origin story. Abby also talks about their 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, 'Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows'. Image by Marie Hald. Presented by M...

Harriet performs at major clubs and festivals all over the UK, including numerous critically acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. Her 2022 show Trigger Warning, won the Neurodiversity Representation Award. Harriet has bipolar and does advocacy work around mental health. She is also the creator of the mental health comedy night Barking Tales. This is her origin story. She also talks about...

In Millwall Jew, the UK's favourite Jewish comedian presents a story with jokes about a Jewish soccer fan who is tired of being expected to support his north London 'Jewish club', Tottenham Hotspur. So he decides, when he moves south of the river, to swear allegiance to his new local team, Millwall FC. Ivor Dembina tells us his origin story and about his show, 'Millwall Jew'. Ivor's Profile and So...

Charlotte is an award-winning actor and writer from Cheshire. Having graduated from LAMDA in 2018, Charlotte has been awarded Everything Theatre's Award for Ingenuity and 4theatre's Best Debut Performance. She is also the creator of the #FemiFringe Podcast. This is her origin story. Charlotte also talks about her Edinburgh shows, the theatrical, 'Oh Calm Down' and the comedy, 'Serious Theatre from...

Lil Wenker is a London-based, Gaulier trained clown from Minnesota, USA, and the co-founder of comedy production company, Chekhov’s Gum. She frequently performs at alternative comedy nights around London and is appearing at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe. This is her origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Bangtail'. Image by Hudson Hughes. Presented by Martin Walker Lil's Profile...

On stage, Andrew performs, 'Gay Witch Sex Cult',  a fast paced, dark and hilarious, sticky, spooky horror comedy about gender reveal parties, demons from hell and, of course, a sex cult of gay witches. This is his origin story. How did Andrew end up this way and where can we see this 'Gay Witch Sex Cult'? Image by Samuel Kirkman. Presented by Martin Walker. https://www.onthemic.co.uk/

Ted is known for delivering unashamedly silly, high-energy, multimedia stand-up with a warm and disarming demeanour. Packing a huge number of jokes into his unique and memorable performances, he keeps even audience members with short attention spans gripped with assorted visual aids, PowerPoints and projectors. This is his origin story. He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Ted Hill: 110 P...

Fringe favourite and winner of a 2023 Comedian’s Choice Award, Sid returns to Edinburgh with a brand new hour of stand up.  This is his origin story. Sid also chats about his 2024 show, 'Sid Singh: American Coloniser'. Presented by Martin Walker Sid's Profile and Social Media HERE  

Bella is a comedian, actor and writer from Swindon. Having made her West End debut in Billy Elliot, Bella trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama before turning her attention to stand up comedy, This is her origin story. She also chats about her 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, 'Bella Humphries: Square Peg' Image by Michelle Huggleston. Presented by Martin Walker.      

Louise is a stand up comedian and chocolate hobnob enthusiast from Hull. She co-hosts the ‘Be Fairy Afraid’ podcast alongside Fiona Ridgewell. This is her origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Louise Atkinson: She’s Got the Look' Image by Andy Hollingworth. Presented by Martin Walker. Louise's Profile and Social Media HERE    

Eleanor is a stand up comedian, writer and actor from Edinburgh. She is well known for her online sketch characters, which have amassed nearly half a million followers. This is her origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Eleanor Morton: Haunted House'. Image by Trudy Stade. Presented by Martin Walker. Eleanor's Profile and Social Media HERE  

Jo is a New Zealand based comedian, improviser, and actor. By day she also works as psychiatrist, author, and film producer. She started stand up comedy in 2017 at the age of 48. This is her origin story. Jo also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, ‘The Cool Mum’.  Image by Emma Smart. Presented by Martin Walker. Jo's Profile and Social Media HERE

Anesti Danelis is an award-winning comedian, musician, writer, and filmmaker whose work has been featured on VICE, People Magazine, AV Club, Extra TV and other radio and TV shows across the globe. This is his origin story. Anesti also discusses his 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, 'Anesti Danelis: Artificially Intelligent'. Presented by Martin Walker. Anesti's Profile and Social Media HERE  

Alexis Gay is a stand up, sketch video comedian, and podcaster known for satirising tech culture. In a former life, she worked in the tech industry, most recently running Business Operations and Creator Partnerships at Patreon. This is her origin story. Alexis also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Alexis Gay: Unprofessional'. Image by Mindy Tucker. Presented by Martin Walker. Alexis' Profile...

Introducing the award-winning US stand up comedian, actor and businessperson, Natasha Pearl Hansen. She describes herself as a complete tech and branding nerd. This is her origin story. She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Natasha Pearl Hansen: The Right Amount of Wrong'. Presented by Martin Walker. Natasha's Profile and Social Media HERE  

Stand up comedian and viral star Ali Woods was born in North London. He has appeared on both TalkRadio and TalkSport, and has supported comedian Russell Kane on tour. This is his origin story. Ali also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Ali Woods: At The Moment'. Image by Zlata Kontseva. Presented by Martin Walker. Ali's Profile and Social Media HERE

Olivia Levine is an actor, comedian and writer based in Brooklyn, New York City, USA. Originally from San Francisco, she moved to New York for college, where she became fixated with another female student... This is her origin story Olivia also discusses her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Olivia Levine: Unstuck'. Olivia's Profile and Social Media HERE

US comedian Viv Ford accidentally moved into a crypto castle - a three-story light blue townhouse that has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and fourteen male roommates who are all deeply invested in cryptocurrencies. This is her origin story. She also talks about her crypto themed Edinburgh offering, 'Viv Ford: New Kids On The Blockchain'. Image by Brittany Anikka Liu. Presented by Martin Walker. Viv...

Stevo is an Irish Argentinian comedian, award-winning actor and Love Island Australia narrator. He's also a bit of a rascal. This is his origin story. He also chats about his Edinburgh show called, co-incidentally, 'Stephen Mullan: Rascal'.  Presented by Martin Walker. Stephen’s Profile and Social Media HERE

Jaz is a clown. He's also a musician, writer and stand up comedian, but his blend of international clowning is unique. Jaz trained in the French style with Phillipe Gaulier, American style with Dr. Brown, British style with Mick Barnfather and Native American/Buffon clowning with Red Bastard. This is his origin story. He also discusses his 2024 clown show, 'Jaz Mattu Returns'. Presented by Martin...

Otter Lee is a New York City based queer actor, writer, comedian, and voice over artist. At the tender age of 4, Otter was so moved by the tragic passing of Princess Diana that he wept outside Kensington Palace, while his father mocked him and took pictures.  This is his origin story. Otter also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show, 'Otter Lee: Princess Syndrome'. Image by Chris Lee. Present...

Spring is an American comedian now living in the UK who has a uniquely acerbic and sassy style of comedy  - with a story to tell!  This is her origin story She also talks about her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Spring Day: Exvangelical'. Presented by Martin Walker. Spring’s Profile and Social Media  HERE    

Nina is a skilled comedian, writer, creator and improviser. She is sometimes outrageous, always hilarious with a charming, loveable persona and an acerbic wit.   This is her origin story. She also talked about her Edinburgh show, 'Goldfish'. Presented by Martin Walker. Nina’s Profile and Social Media HERE  

After nominations for the BBC New Comedy Award, and Irish Comedian of the Year, John was a finalist in the Hackney Empire New Act of The Year, and Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year awards. He's good. This is his origin story. John also discusses his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'John Meagher: Big Year'. Presented by Martin Walker John’s Profile and Social Media HERE