Alex Kealy is one of the country's most exciting up-and-coming stand-ups, currently touring throughout the UK with "The Fear". He’s also the host of Gig Pigs with Ivo Graham, and has featured on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show as well as writing for Mock The Week and The News Quiz.
In this episode, we discuss the comedian’s fear of the comedian, weaponising vulnerability, the secret superpower of audience eye contact, the emotional fallout of privilege, the split identities of performing vs writing and is Alex Kealy happy….
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Catch Up with Alex:
Don't miss the last few dates of Alex's UK tour in Cambridge, London, Canterbury and Leeds. Find all the details at alexkealy.com.
You can also keep up to date on Instagram, @alexkealy.
Everything Stu's up to:
Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF…Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.
Leamington Spa: 2nd June, 2025: Work In Progress @ The Royal Pug
Green Phoenix Festival: 6th July, 2025: Work In Progress
Cheltenham Playhouse: 23rd July, 2025: Work In Progress
Edinburgh Fringe: 11th-17th August, 2025: "An Inconvenient Time" (11.05am, WIP)
Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.
See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy
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