Barry Ferns
- British
- Writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Komedia New Comedy Award 2024 review
I'd wager the judges' scores must have been pretty tight at the final of Komedia's New Comedy Award. I know mine were, with little separating a talented bunch, none of whom crashed and burned under the pressure of the occasion.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th February 2024Komedia New Comedy Award 2024 review
Comedy competitions can often be long affairs with producers having big line-ups so that all the acts' mates buy tickets and fill the venue. No such problem at Komedia where nine acts, ably compered by Barry Ferns, played to a full room of what seemed like a non-partisan but very up-for-it crowd.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th February 2024Aisling Bea and Angel Comedy to run Food Drive on 20th December
Aisling Bea and Angel Comedy have announced a day of comedy on 20th December to collect for Hackney Food Bank Warehouse.
British Comedy Guide, 12th December 2023Edinburgh chainsaw massacre: the 10 boldest - and most idiotic - Fringe stunts
At the Fringe, it's not enough to put on a blockbuster show - you've got to get people talking. These shows achieved just that.
Alex Diggins, The Telegraph, 7th August 2023Angel Comedy Club to throw a massive bank holiday street party
Comedians including Rosie Jones, Viggo Venn, Sikisa, Huge Davies and Julia Masli will be performing on the roof of the club's venue - the Bill Murray pub in Islington - on Sunday 7th May.
Chortle, 27th April 2023NextUp to stream Angel, Monkey Barrel and Backyard gigs
Streaming platform NextUp has launched three 'digitised' comedy clubs, with more to follow. Shows from Angel Comedy, Monkey Barrel and Backyard Comedy will now regularly stream directly to NextUp's platform as part of their innovation and access strategy.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd February 2023Komedia New Comedy Award final 2023 review
There are so many new comedy competitions now that it can be easy to take them for granted. But the genuine delight on Sam Williams's face after being crowned the Komedia's New Act Of The Year in Brighton last night shows how much some of the more prestigious titles can mean.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th February 2023Barry Ferns crowdfunding Fringe history book
Comedian Barry Ferns has launched a crowdfunding initiative to gauge interest in a book telling the history of, and acting as a guide to, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2022Canine comedy joins the line-up of Dogstival
Brand new for 2022 and kicking off the celebration vibes is Stand-Up Canine Comedy with the Barking Mad Comedy Club, from midday each day.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2022When live comedy was illegal... 10 memorable gigs of 2021
Twelve months ago it seemed uncertain whether it would be possible to produce this annual list of my ten most memorable gigs. But lockdown eventually eased, and the resilience and sprightliness of the comedy world meant live gigs sprung back instantly. Even the Edinburgh Fringe took place - albeit in a slimmed-down version, more chilled and friendlier than normal, barely recognisable without its usual intensity.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th December 2021