This week on In The Room, Barry Ferns catches up with the sharp, seasoned, and always insightful Luke Toulson, right after his set at Angel Comedy Club.

They dive into:
🎤 How to craft opening jokes that set the tone
📺 Luke’s experiences performing on TV and how it differs from clubs
✍️ How jokes evolve over time — and what makes them last
🔁 The constant refining process behind a strong set

Whether you’re a comic, comedy fan or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of stand-up, this one’s full of gold.

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In this episode of In The Room, host Barry Ferns sits down with the brilliantly unpredictable Joz Norris just after his set at Angel Comedy Club.

Joz is known for his surreal, character-driven comedy and his ability to blend scripted material with improvisation, creating a performance that feels fresh and alive every time.

They discuss:🎭 How much of his set is improvised—and why spontaneity is key to his style🔥 Finding meaning in jokes—when comedy is more than just getting a laugh😂 Evolving as a character comic—the process of shaping and reshaping personas on stage

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In this episode of In The Room, host Barry Ferns sits down with comedian Davina Bentley right after her set at Angel Comedy Club.

They explore:
🎭 The difference between on-stage and off-stage personas
📺 How sketch writing feeds into stand-up and character work
🧠 The ever-present voice of self-doubt in the life of a comic