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Cambridge Footlights

since 2025 › Jan › 23 (Thu) @ 21:33 UTC

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17 days ago

From Hamlet at the Globe to Keir Starmer on SNL UK: the anarchic rise of George Fouracres ⊕

found 2026 › Mar › 27 (Fri) @ 15:11 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

After years of skits and Shakespeare, the Black Country performer has found his biggest audience yet on Saturday Night Live UK. Phil Wang and others hail his ‘pure comedic instinct’

A cast of unknowns…

60 days ago

It kick started the careers of John Cleese, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and Mitchell and Webb... but which British prince was not talented enough to be a Cambridge Footlight? ⊖

found 2026 › Feb › 12 (Thu) @ 18:48 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

Roger Lewis gets a behind the scenes look in to the inner working of the infamous Cambridge Footlights. New book recounts the drama club's history and alumni.

6 months ago

Ania Magliano: ‘My favourite gig? I did some material about vibrators and a 92-year-old gave me tips on different settings’ ○

found 2025 › Sep › 23 (Tue) @ 11:05 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

The standup on Taskmaster, her time in the Cambridge Footlights and the geniuses behind Colin the Caterpillar

What made you get into comedy?
In primary school I wasn’t very cool. I never got Hula Hoo…

9 months ago

Post your questions for Eric Idle ○

found 2025 › Jun › 13 (Fri) @ 12:05 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

The comedy legend is touring the UK in September, but before he arrives here’s a chance to ask him anything about Python, hosting SNL, Trump and looking on the bright side

What’s your enduring image o…

14 months ago

Where are the stars of the 1981 Cambridge Footlights now? From an iconic comedy double act to Hollywood royalty, how the late Tony Slattery was a member of world-renowned student society alongside host of famous names ○

found 2025 › Jan › 15 (Wed) @ 05:55 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

Comedian and actor Tony Slattery, who has died aged 65, showed youthful promise in the Cambridge Footlights troupe - alongside a host of future household names.

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