Ben Elton
- 66 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Upstart Crow to return for Christmas special
BBC Two has confirmed that Upstart Crow is to return for a Christmas special this December.
British Comedy Guide, 24th November 2020Comedy gold: The Upstart Crow reviewed
The elevated silliness of Elton's many-layered plot is superbly handled.
Lloyd Evans, The Spectator, 27th February 2020Chortle Awards 2020 nominees
Bob Mortimer, Greg Davies, Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Allen are amongst the nominees for the Chortle Awards 2020. Jonny Pelham, Jessica Fostekew and Catherine Cohen have two nods.
British Comedy Guide, 27th February 2020David Mitchell steals the show in the Upstart Crow
Less highbrow than The Globe, less lowbrow than a panto, the Upstart Crow is without a doubt one of this year's top productions.
Hari Mountford, Londonist, 21st February 2020London theatre review: The Upstart Crow
This is a marvellous mash-up of the scholarly and totally ridiculous, performed by some of Britain's finest comedians and comedy actors.
Jack Hudson, London Theatre Direct, 21st February 2020Review: Upstart Crow is 'a rollicking ride'
There are a few fluffed lines and cringeworthy moments, but overall, it's a rollicking ride that both fans of the TV show and complete newbies will enjoy.
Michaela Clement-Hayes, West End Wilma, 20th February 2020Opinion: What makes a hit?
There is just so much alchemy in what makes a hit. Maybe nobody really does know anything.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th 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 2020Review: Upstart Crow in the West End
With the Only Fools musical and now Upstart Crow, are sitcoms slowly taking over London's West End?
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th February 2020Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre review
The script is non-stop gags, Shakespeare in-jokes and some gloriously anachronistic lines.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 18th February 2020