Speaking to the Landlord of the local last night the conversation turns to how hard it is for pubs nowadays.  I used to be in the trade myself, and I’ve always been a fan of drinking and pubs.
 
Small businesses under Labour have not thrived and 40 pubs a week closing is not only a national [...]

Well the tories are back (they don’t deserve a capital) and I think the whole country is beginning to realise it. There is a definite awakening, a sense of “Oh shit, I forgot, it’s the f***ing tories isn’t it!”
First off promises are already being broken - “we won’t touch frontline services” has magically transformed [...]

Well - It’s all over.  And I have to say what fantastic fun it was too.  Totally exhausting which is why I’ll be back with two of my own shows next year and I’ll be acting in a 3rd.  The Highlights for me were the wonderful people.  I was performing at the Argyle Pub, (thanks [...]

The Edinburgh adventure is nearly over.  Crikey.  It’s not been bad either.  I bumped into Mark Thomas, congratulated Lemn Sissay on his fantastic show and had a quick chat with Kate Copstick, TV Presenter & chief comedy reviewer for the Scotsman.  I was thinking of investing a bit more money next year - bigger venue [...]

To celebrate the upcoming Edinburgh Fringe Festival gigs I have put together a pamphlet of the Poems that make up the Welcome to the UK set. Also in there is Beauty & Cocksucker. The booklet is available via the site. Just get in touch (it costs a fiver to those that email me & £6.99 [...]

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