Dave Johns
Dave Johns

Dave Johns

  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Dave Johns on taking I, Daniel Blake to the stage

Seven years on, Ken Loach's angriest film still shocks with its portrayal of life on benefits. It made Dave Johns a star - but did nothing to mellow his righteous fury.

Simon Hattenstone, The Guardian, 24th May 2023

BBC announces raft of comedy shorts

The BBC has formally unveiled a line-up of new comedy pilots, being released as individual short films on iPlayer this Friday.

British Comedy Guide, 24th May 2023

Dave Johns updates I, Daniel Blake's story for stage premiere

Actor and comedian Dave Johns, who played the lead role in Ken Loach's award-winning 2016 film I, Daniel Blake, is to update the story for its first stage version.

Ian Youngs, BBC, 17th November 2022

I, Daniel Blake star Dave Johns on 10 things that changed his life

"I came from a working-class area, Byker, in Newcastle. It's pretty run-down now. Back then it was a bustling place. People were living in back-to-back housing with outside toilets."

Mark Brown, The National (Scotland), 21st August 2022

Fisherman's Friends: One And All review - flavourless reheat of factory-made Britcom

Sequel to comedy about a singing group of mates fortuitously brought to fame is likable enough but all too predictable.

Cath Clarke, The Guardian, 18th August 2022

Dave Johns: This is the show I've always wanted to do

Dave Johns is the personification of the spirit of the Fringe and proof positive that magic can happen here in Edinburgh, according to Guy Masterson, who directed him in 2003, in a career changing series of acting roles kicking off with Angry Man No 6, in 12 Angry Men.

Kate Copstick, Entertainment Now, 13th August 2022

My Festival: Dave Johns

Newcastle's favourite self-styled "sexy pensioner" talks lockdowns spent in his pants, bad reviews, juggling, and slo-mo combat with the late great Sean Lock.

The Scotsman, 5th August 2022

Life according to: Dave Johns

An interview with Johns as he prepares for the 2022 Fringe.

Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 20th July 2022

Interview with Dave Johns, comedian, actor, and star of 'I, Daniel Blake'

"Theatre and being an entertainer seemed a billion miles away from my life... A teacher took us to see Death of a Salesman, which totally blew me away! That was it, I was hooked!"

Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 12th July 2022

Dave Johns interview

This year's show is the show I've always wanted to do since I first went up to the Fringe in 1992.

On The Mic, 2nd July 2022

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