Bored with ’Never Mind the Buzzcocks‘ and acting, Sean Hughes is back as a stand-up – ’the one thing that puts the fire in my belly‘
A few weeks ago I was asked if I’d like to go on ‘Celebrity Strictly Come Dancing’. It was confirmation that nobody has any idea what I stand for. I hate the whole world of celebs. It doesn’t interest me. That was one of the reasons I had to leave ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’. I was getting recognised just for that. I really didn’t want that on my tombstone.
What have I been doing recently? I did ‘As You Like It’ in the West End for four months, which was fulfilling if not exactly a joy. Then I went on to film ITV’s ‘The Last Detective’, on and off, for five months. After saying other people’s words for over a year, it was time I started to use my own again. I’d been doing book readings and poetry clubs and I realised that the stand-up in me wanted to be let loose again. Feature continues
I got pretty tired of stand-up about eight years ago. I felt that I’d gone as far as I could with it. I thought it better to put bigger ideas into novels. At that time I felt stand-up was limited and I wanted to do more with narrative. But I guess it’s like returning to my first love. I’m excited about playing small venues and seeing how far I can take it. My problem is I engage with the audience too much, so half the material doesn’t get out. But I’m very much into the idea each night should be different. I imagine it will take a while before I have a show that I’m really happy with.
The show will be as honest as possible. I’m fascinated by Western ways and how we have far too much choice. It’s making us mentally ill. With all the devastation there is in the world, our problems seem petty. But we think our problems are much more important than theirs. I’m interested in doing a show from a 40-year-old’s point of view. One who still feels like a little boy. I have a love for one-liners, but I’m more interested in letting rip on stage and seeing where the various riffs take me. The best nights out put you through a roller coaster of emotions. I’m happy with my new material, but I want to get to that seamless point where anything can happen.
I want to concentrate on stand-up for the time being. I have the fire in my belly once again. Or it could be middle-age spread. I was toying with the idea of going to Edinburgh. But laziness got the better of me. As a 40-year-old, I like to get home every night and watch telly. I don’t get to see too much comedy these days. But I was impressed by Stewart Lee. I like what Robert Newman is doing. And John Hegley is always a treat. I went to a club recently and I was appalled at what people found funny. And yet, if any comic had edge, they were hissed.
These London shows in July will be about testing the water with new material and winning my long-awaited Time Out Comedy Award. If they’re enjoyable, I plan to do official shows in September. If not, I’ll go and live in Colchester. It’s somewhere people go to die. Fine if you have a connection with the place, but it would be freaky to go there otherwise.
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22 comments
i was lucky enough to meet Sean, briefly,
in the Beatclub on Sauchiehall St,after his gig at the Pavillion..Sept 14th..what can i say.. he was just luuverly..hmm..just annoyed at myself appearing like a stalker...honest Sean,i'm not-just love you,and your work...and i will have your babies........one day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! haha................
sean hughes is so fit n i felt so sorry 4 him cause of he's childhood but u gotta luv him 4 he's kindness xxxcharliexxx
i dnt care wat u say but i luv sean hughes too bits he's well fit n he's the best comedian xxx
ha yeah corrie isn't worse than strictly come dancing at all... :|
BUT sean is brilliant anyway, and to be honest, quite sexy too.
seeing him at the birmingham arena in october :)
"A few weeks ago I was asked if I’d like to go on ‘Celebrity Strictly Come Dancing’. It was confirmation that nobody has any idea what I stand for. I hate the whole world of celebs. It doesn’t interest me. That was one of the reasons I had to leave ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’. I was getting recognised just for that. I really didn’t want that on my tombstone." Sez sean who's currently in corrie.......
hey ure a fake am the real sean hughes lol xx
Saw Sean at vicar st in dublin last night. great to see him do stand up again. as charming and funny as i remember.
Saw Sean performing at The Leicester Comedy Festival last night. His old charm is back and the musical interludes where most amusing. Best material was about near death experiences.
Saw Sean performing at Th Leicester Comedy Festival last night. His old charm is back and the musical interludes are most amusing. Best material was about near death experiences.
Saw his stand up show last night in Brighton and it was Brilliant!....even better than 30 somehow.....he's got that long lost early 90's award winning charm back!!
I just moved to colcheter. I didnt have any ties here. Hmmm
it didnt seem that long ago sean, that you did your thirty something tour. hope you make it to oz very soon. we all miss you here :(
I have been a huge fan of sean for years! does anyone know if he has shows planned for dec? Please come down the south west!!
sorry about what i said that was informal of me but yes i still love sean hughes and the 80's but i also like the way he shows his feelings about the world and im acttully trying to do something to change that to i love the article is my answer out of this stuff that im saying so yea rock on sean hughes because if 14 year likes it then every one can AND IM SO NOT A LOSER!ps at least i think so
SEXY! k & he's mine k yes i'm 14 and like the eurythmics and other 80's but dont give a toss but i love sean hughes better then you xxx
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