Ben Elton
- 65 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 6
Theatre review: The Upstart Crow at Gielgud, W1
There are no flagons of ale on sale in the foyer but Ben Elton still turns a West End audience into noisily contented groundlings.
Clive Davis, The Times, 18th February 2020The Upstart Crow review at Gielgud Theatre
The stage version of Ben Elton's Shakespeare sitcom is elevated by a fantastic comedy cast.
Tim Bano, The Stage, 18th February 2020Review: The Upstart Crow (Gielgud Theatre)
Ben Elton's comedy makes the jump from TV screens to the West End stage, starring David Mitchell.
Sarah Crompton, What's On Stage, 18th February 2020The Upstart Crow review
The prime market for this stage version of the popular TV series will inevitably be those who are already diehard fans of the show and / or the multi-talented David Mitchell, making his belated West End debut. They will not be disappointed.
Philip Fisher, British Theatre Guide, 18th February 2020Upstart Crow: review
Sitcom Will's stage debut was no error of comedy.
Luke Jones, Daily Mail, 18th February 2020Theatre review: The Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre, W1
Ben Elton has never been the coolest of comedians but he has always known how to craft a joke and The Upstart Crow is crammed with them. It is not just funny, it is futtocking funny.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th February 2020Ben Elton interview
"I've got lucky - people are sick of hating me"
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 28th January 2020Best of 2019: comedy
It was a year in which we welcomed some big, big names back on stage, including Ben Elton, Clive Anderson and Jack Dee.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 28th December 201912 Days of Christmas Specials 9: Upstart Crow specials
What could be more Christmassy than a couple of feature-length Upstart Crow specials starring Emma Thompson, and also, (independently I might add) Kenneth Brannagh? I'll tell you: Nothing!
Rhianna Evans, The Comedy Blog, 22nd December 201912 Days of Christmas Specials 7: The Thin Blue Line
I think that The Thin Blue Line has become somewhat forgotten in recent years, and that's just not right. It really is a classic sitcom, so why not remind yourself by enjoying this Christmas Special. And a word to Gold - please repeat this show!
Rhianna Evans, The Comedy Blog, 20th December 2019