On the Mic

Episode 65: Paulina Lenoir's Origin Story

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
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Episode 64: Edy Hurst's Origin Story

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
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Episode 63: Raul Kohli's Origin Story

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 Walker.
Raul's Profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 62: Ellie MacPherson's Origin Story

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.
Ellie's Profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 61: Ian Lockwood's Origin Story

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 Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Episode 60: Yuriko Kotani's Origin Story

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.
Profile and Social Media HERE
www.onthemic.co.uk

Episode 59: Dr Jae West and the Hairy Godmothers' Origin Story

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' Profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 58: Abby Wambaugh's Origin Story

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 Martin Walker.
Abby's Profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 57: Harriet Dyer's Origin Story

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 her 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Harriet Dyer: Skin'.
Image by Andy Hollingworth. Presented by Martin Walker.
Harriet's profile and Social Media HERE
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Episode 56: Ivor Dembina's Origin Story

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 Social Media HERE
Edinburgh Fringe tickets to Millwall Jew HERE