Claire Smith

Aug 20, 2024 | scotsman.com | Jay Richardson |Claire Smith |Kate Copstick

In our latest batch of Fringe comedy reviews, you’ll find a frequently hilarious representation of deluded manhood, a garrulously charming comic with lots of potential, and a camply energetic celebration of reality televisionNic Sampson: Yellow Power Ranger ★★★★Assembly Roxy (Outside) (Venue 139) until 25 AugustKiwi comic Nic Sampson crafted a cult hit with his 2022 Fringe debut based on the weird and wonderful details of the 1904 Olympic marathon.

Aug 9, 2024 | scotsman.com | Jay Richardson |Claire Smith |Kate Copstick

In our latest batch of comedy reviews you’ll find a thoroughly likeable storyteller, a self-deprecating comic bursting with talent and energy, some brazenly blokeish daftness, and three fine Irish stand-upsAnia Magliano: Forgive Me Father ★★★★Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33) until 25 AugustAnia Magliano has taken a huge step. She’s moved in with her lovely boyfriend - the first time she’s lived with someone. And it’s going quite well. But this being an Ania Magliano show, there is more to this.

Jul 10, 2024 | teddington.nub.news | Claire Smith

Mia Turrent, 14, from Richmond, London, is preparing to take on the Saucony London 10k this Sunday, 14 July, to raise vital funds for Momentum Children's Charity. Momentum supported Mia's family when one of her younger sisters, Ximena, was diagnosed with cancer two years ago. Mia is reaching the final stages of her training which has seen her take on lengthy runs in Richmond Park and along the towpath of the River Thames.

Jun 5, 2024 | newspressnow.com | Claire Smith

Music feeds faith in God. Looking back, I think the connection between music and faith in my life began as a child. I grew up in Southern California, near my grandparents. My grandma had a piano and an electric organ in her living room. I remember visiting and hearing her practice hymns so she could play at church for Sunday services. My sister and I would have fun banging on the piano and changing all the presets on the organ.

Jun 3, 2024 | frontiersman.com | Claire Smith

Music feeds faith in God. Looking back, I think the connection between music and faith in my life began as a child. I grew up in Southern California, near my grandparents. My grandma had a piano and an electric organ in her living room. I remember visiting and hearing her practice hymns so she could play at church for Sunday services. My sister and I would have fun banging on the piano and changing all the presets on the organ.