Off the Mic unpacks the inner workings of the minds of the world's best stand-up comics, sharing their secrets, insecurities and successes.
Deborah Frances-White is a stand-up comedian best known for her BBC Radio 4 show Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice. She’s performed comedy around the world including The Edinburgh Festival, The Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Roadshow and The London Storytelling Festival. The Improv Handbook (2008) which she co-authored with Tom Salinsky is published by Bloomsbury Methuen Drama. For more info see deborahfrances-white.com. Marsha Shandur is a Networking and Storytelling Coach and former radio presenter. Having produced the Edinburgh Festival coverage on Edinburgh’s Radio Forth, she went on to present and produce at the UK’s Xfm Radio. Whilst there, she interviewed comedians on air, and for her podcast Marsha Meets ... which was named one of the World’s Top Ten Best Comedy Podcasts by the Guardian. For more info see YesYesMarsha.com.
The result is fascinating – part textbook, part therapist’s
notebook - as comedians open up on their process and chosen career
with characteristic honesty and introspection. It is, says
Frances-White, 'for anyone who loves comedy and for anyone who
would like to try it.'
*The Independent*
An invaluable introduction for anyone hoping to enter the business
. . . offers an astute insight into the intriguing psyche of
stand-up . . . full of smart nuggets of information . . . This
should be on the shelf of every comedy geek
*Chortle*
A brilliant, in-depth and timely look at the creative process of
one of the fastest growing performing arts
*Phill Jupitus*
I'm a big fan of the fabulous Deborah Frances-White and after
reading this, you will be too
*Jenny Eclair*
Marsha stands out from pretty much all other interviewers because
of her genuine insight and enthusiasm for the subject. She is
uniquely on the wavelength of comedy and of comedians and it’s a
joy to work alongside her
*Mark Watson*
To get the most out of an interview takes real skill as well as a
deep interest in both the subject matter and the people involved
with it. Marsha has these qualities which makes having a
conversation with her such a delight
*Zoe Lyons*
Marsha is a brilliant interviewer. Always thorough in her research
and has an incredible ability for putting one at ease. Her
enthusiasm shines through every question and it is not long before
you feel you are chatting to a friend who shares the same passions
as you.
*Greg Davies*
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