‘I try to be repulsive’: comedian Patti Harrison on why she likes to bait liberal audiences
The Ohio-raised star of movies and TV shows such as Shrill and I Think You Should Leave says comedy is a refuge from the impacts of being trans and that, right now, she’s happy to be in the UK
August 2022
The funniest things on the internet
Oliver Coleman: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
In between performances at Edinburgh Fringe, the Australian comedian has assembled a list of fun clips, including the Armando Iannucci Shows and a parody of Vogue’s 73 Questions
February 2022
Super Bowl 2022: the biggest new movie and TV trailers
From a first look at Jordan Peele’s mysterious new horror to a surprise Marvel cameo, the biggest ad night of the year provided some exciting new footage
December 2021
Best culture 2021
The best theatre, comedy and dance of 2021
It was a year of revivals in every sense, as venues threw open their doors again. From fresh takes on classics to blazing new talents and shows that captured the current moment, our critics pick their favourites of the year
November 2021
Patti Harrison review – whip-smart comic amps up the irony
The American standup delivers so-bad-they’re-good music parodies and sends up millennial entitlement in a bright UK debut
September 2021
Together Together review – Ed Helms surrogacy comedy that’s a little over-polite
Wan jokes land softly as pregnant Anna gets to know single father Matt in a film that looks wussy next to The Surrogate
