External Live Comedy Press Clippings
Review - Nick Helm: All Killer Some Filler
There's probably no need to be reminded of all we're missing with live comedy on its enforced hiatus - but that's what Nick Helm's newly-released special provides in spades.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th June 2020President Obonjo is under house arrest
Comedy dictator and Fringe favourite tells us how lockdown has put his rise to power on hold.
The Wee Review, 4th June 2020Alice Fraser on comedy in the time of coronavirus
'One of the biggest illusions about the arts is that entertainment is a luxury,' says the Australian comedian, who is bemused by the lack of government support for the industry.
Gay Alcorn, The Guardian, 4th June 2020Jen Brister: Meaningless review
A furiously funny blast of rage.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd June 2020ComedySportz Manchester - interview
This month we are celebrating the improv Scene in Manchester and all month we are talking to ComedySportz to find out all about it! This week we talk about how the prestigious American brand came to the UK and how it ended up in Manchester...
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 3rd June 2020Interview: Nick Helm
Nick Helm explains why he's thrilled his tour All Killer, Some Filler has been delayed.
Josh Stephenson, Metro, 2nd June 2020Inside Cardiff's heckle-heavy comedy scene
How do you make audiences laugh in a town that hates show-offs and loves to hassle performers? Our writer gets some hot tips as she continues her comedy tour.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 2nd June 2020Dad's Army lost episodes cast in tour talks
The cast who recreated the lost Dad's Army episodes have been asked to go on tour with a live version of the show. However Kevin McNally, who played Captain Mainwaring, says the coronavirus lockdown might have put the kibosh on the plans 'for a very long time'.
Chortle, 2nd June 2020Jason Manford receives special recognition award
Jason, from Salford, has been recognised for outstanding activity and contributing to the community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Receiving the The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester Special Recognition Award, he said it was a privilege to 'do his bit' in such testing times.
Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 1st June 2020Review - Just the Tonic's Working from Home
Review of Al Murray, Seann Walsh and Matt Forde among others.
James of Walsh, Phoenix Remix, 1st June 2020
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