Dave Johns
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Judy Murray to make her Edinburgh Fringe debut
One of a new batch of shows announced by Gilded Balloon.
MacAulay, Chortle, 4th May 2022Scott Bennett and Lou Conran win Comics' Comic Awards
Scott Bennett has been named Best Act in the Comics' Comic Awards 2020. Lou Conran was named Best MC. Promoter Brett Vincent and the Comedy Support Act benevolent fund were also selected for prizes.
British Comedy Guide, 21st December 2020Fringe: is stand-up comedy doomed to fail online?
Can stand-up ever work as well on a laptop screen as it does in front of a live audience in a hot, sweaty Edinburgh basement? Kate Copstick asks some Fringe veterans.
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 29th July 2020Christmas gigs bring no cheer for stand-ups
During the festive season, comedy clubs can be hijacked by drunk, obnoxious audiences. Dave Johns, Maff Brown and Jessica Fostekew recount their worst experiences.
David Jesudason, The Guardian, 4th December 2019Interview: Dave Johns
Grounded in his core beliefs, it feels like Johns is determined to make us all beneficiaries of his recent fame.
Damian Robinson, Narc Magazine, 3rd September 2019Fisherman's Friends: film review
From the poster and the premise, I wouldn't have thought I'd like this film very much but it wins you over, striking notes of authenticity and chords of harmony as it chugs along, a reliable, redoubtable small boat of a British movie, powered by a charming couple, raucous shanties and buckets of fresh fish.
Jason Solomons, The Lady, 5th April 2019Fisherman's Friends review
Inspired by a true story, this warm-hearted tale of a singing group from Cornwall is likable, if goofy.
Mike McCahill, The Guardian, 13th March 2019Fisherman's Friends review
Anyone who's listened to the Fisherman's Friends, whether live or on the radio in the car, will know what a treat they are to listen to, and the film is a fine platform for their talents. The injection of a rather soppy romance and some drama about big businessmen buying a pub does distract, but when the film turns its focus solely on the titular musicians, it's a dead cert to entertain existing fans and win over plenty more.
Matt Dennis, Entertainment Focus, 11th March 2019Alison Steadman & Dave Johns star in 23 Walks
Alison Steadman and Dave Johns are starring in a new film called 23 Walks, it has been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 1st February 2019Fisherman's Friends filming in Port Isaac
Filming has begun on new British movie Fisherman's Friends. The comedy focuses on the true story of a group of singing fishermen who land a record deal.
British Comedy Guide, 9th May 2018