Daliso Chaponda answered your questions! 🤩

Hey hey! Before Fringe, we asked you to give Daliso some questions to answer after his show. Here's how he responded...Enjoy!

Ask a Comedian! (Shappi and Esther) 🔥

NextUppers! As you know, we're filming two specials this Saturday. Which means you need to put your thinking caps on and ask Shappi and Esther some questions. We'll be sitting down and chatting to them separately by the way, so if you have a question, please can you tell me which comedian you are addressing it to?

By the way, if you're new here, this is a series where we ask comedians your hard hitting, journalistic questions (just kidding). Anything comedy goes - backstage nerves, hecklers, favourite memories, worst memories, advice. Whatever you're desperate to know! 

If you'd like to remain anonymous (instead of commenting on this post with your questions), here's a link to fill in a Google Form instead: https://forms.gle/DAgmL5rSUpDf5UHi9

Thanks guys! 😁

Ask a Comedian: Daliso Chaponda

We’re filming a brand new special with comedian Daliso Chaponda this week, and, if he's up for it, we’ll grab a quick little Q&A while we’ve got him. 🎥

So…what should we ask Daliso?

If you're new to this series, anything comedy is on the table. Writing new bits, pre-gig rituals, nerves, hecklers, bombing (and recovering), warm-ups, favourite rooms, the ethics of stolen jokes, how jokes get built, whatever you’re curious about.

Pop your question in the comments 👇 or if you'd rather remain anonymous, add your question through this form here: https://forms.gle/jvFv3Suz1AS51ANY8

We’ll choose 3–5 and get him to answer!

💬 Ask a Comedian: Who’s next?

Hey gang! Quick question: Who are you dying to see on the Ask a Comedian series?

Whether it's a rising star you just discovered on NextUp or an absolute legend of the circuit on here, drop their name in the comments. Who should we get on next? 👇

Ask a Comedian: Geoff Norcott answered your questions! 🤩

Guuuys! Geoff answered your questions and in true style, couldn't stop talking - so it's our longest Ask a Comedian yet. Haha!

Enjoy and tell us what you think. We simply LOVE doing these. Keep an eye out for the next one to get your questions in. 🔥

Hello hello gang! This is a little reminder that we're going to be chatting with the iconic Jason Byrne next week for our 'Ask a Comedian' series. 😍 If you'd like to ask him a question, drop it here or on the original post: https://nextupcomedy.com/community/posts/guys-theres-a-chance-we-might-have 

Happy Friday NextUppers! Who's looking forward to the long weekend?

I have a cosy 'Ask a Comedian' post for you to read tonight...🤩

We asked Esther Manito about a bit from her show ‘Crusade’ (go to the 15 minute mark to see what I'm talking about!)

Here are some of the questions we asked, enjoy! 

1. Is Neil actually this British in real life, or is this stage exaggeration?
He is so British. Honestly the most British man there ever was. I think he might be Dickens.

2. Does he know he’s now a recurring character in your shows?
Everyone I talk about knows they’re talked about and what’s said. It’s my love language!

3. Have his parents seen this bit?
Ummm…I’m not sure what bits they’ve seen. It will never be mentioned!

4. Is there anything else he does which highlights the cultural differences?
He loves custard. Something my Mediterranean side can’t process.

5. What’s a bit in the full show that people who’ve only seen this clip might not expect?
I don’t think people expect the clips…[including a brilliant interview with Australian politician, Stephanie Banister]

Definitely a show worth fully watching if you haven't yet! 🤭

GUYS! There's a chance we might have a Zoom chat with Jason Byrne soon (because his brand new special is releasing next week on NextUp (EEEK!)

So...go ahead and ask him your questions😍

If you're new to this series, anything comedy is on the table. Writing new bits, pre-gig rituals, nerves, hecklers, bombing (and recovering), warm-ups, favourite rooms, how jokes get built, whatever you’re curious about.

Pop your question in the comments 👇

We’ll choose 3–5 and get him to answer!

From one to the next, we're on a bit of a roll with this now, aren't we?

We’re filming a brand new special with comedian Geoff Norcott next week, and, if he's up for it, we’ll grab a quick little Q&A while we’ve got him. 🎥

So…what should we ask Geoff?

If you're new to this series, anything comedy is on the table. Writing new bits, pre-gig rituals, nerves, hecklers, bombing (and recovering), warm-ups, favourite rooms, how jokes get built, whatever you’re curious about.

Pop your question in the comments 👇

We’ll choose 3–5 and get him to answer!

Deadline is Monday, 27 April 2026, midday, BST.

Rosco McClelland answered your questions! Go take a look guys! Ahh! Definitely fangirling over this one.😍