Mo Gilligan is a busy man. In the last year his online clips have gone viral, he has filmed a C4 pilot with Big Narstie and has had to keep extending his #couplacans tour due to phenomenal demand. He is doing 20 shows at the Leicester Square Theatre from this month as well as a national tour. He seems like a nice guy too – he took his mum to see Seal at the Palladium – and could well be the next big thing. He recently did the Teenage Cancer Trust comedy night at the Royal Albert Hall and more than held his own on a bill that also included Greg Davies and Dara O Briain. It's mainstream observational comedy, painting thumbnail sketches of the kind of people you meet on the street, in clubs or at weddings. There's even a hint of Peter Kay there. It's very funny. Catch him now before he gets massive.

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1. What is the last thing you do before you go onstage (apart from check your flies and/or check your knickers aren't sticking out of your skirt and check for spinach between your teeth)?

Before I go on stage I normally listen to music and then I quickly look at my notes.

2. What irritates you?

People who don’t say thank you when you hold the door open for them.

3. What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done?

Scuba Diving. 

4. What is the most stupid thing you have ever done?

Scuba Diving.

5. What has surprised you the most during your career in comedy?

How far people will travel to watch a tour show. That level of appreciation is overwhelming.

Interview continues here.