In London it's harder to get gigs and things. Maybe that encourages a certain kind of authenticity in the stand-up scene. So there's all these performers who are developing material which is not very commercial. And so, as a result, there's a lot of alternative comedy around. It might be harder to get money from it, but at least it's more liberated in a way. But if you're not well paid, you have to work like an accountant or a hitman.
Nikolai Kulikov is an award-winning Russian screenwriter and stand-up comedian. This year he spent a couple of months living in London (and also briefly in Dublin) performing stand-up comedy. I saw one of his performances in English on video and thought he was very funny! So, I decided to contact him for an interview to find out more about him, his experiences learning English, his views on performing to British & Irish people, and how he feels about life in Russia these days. I hope you enjoy the episode! **Please be aware that this episode features some rude language and swearing** Click here for more information
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