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David Elms

David Elms

  • English
  • Actor, writer, composer and musical comedian

Press clippings

Review: A Christmas Carol-ish...by Mr Swallow, Soho Theatre

Even when the plot goes nowhere fast this is all very enjoyable.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th December 2022

Mr Swallow - A Christmas Carol-ish, Soho Theatre review

The show feels just slightly stretched, but there are flashes of brilliance over its 80 minutes.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 15th December 2022

A Christmas Carol-ish... by Mr Swallow review

I'll say it now: I love a good Christmas Show. I don't consider myself over-the-top when it comes to festive feelings, but I do like the spirit of Christmas - the warmth, good tidings and all that razz the season brings. And so it was with much excitement I got myself down to Soho Theatre for A Christmas Carol-ish by Mr Swallow (aka Nick Mohammed). I was not disappointed.

Samantha Collett, North West End UK, 11th December 2022

Review: Mr Swallow

Nick Mohammed is Scrooge as you've never seen him before.

Will Noble, Londonist, 9th December 2022

A Christmas Carol-ish by Mr Swallow review

There are already nine major versions of A Christmas Carol on the London stage this winter. Now here's No. 10 - guaranteed to be nothing like the rest.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th December 2022

A Christmas Carol-ish... by Mr Swallow review

Mohammed gives a sprightly performance that grafts the Mr Swallow character nicely onto the Scroogey-Santa trope while retaining the essential personality of his original creation.

Maryam Philpott, The Reviews Hub, 9th December 2022

A Christmas Carol-ish, Soho Theatre review

Nick Mohammed has created an evening full of charm, which on the surface looks a bit haphazard but is intricately pieced together.

Dean Wood, Everything Theatre, 9th December 2022

Cast confirmed for Mr Swallow's Christmas Carol-ish show

The full cast for A Christmas Carol-ish as critically acclaimed actress Sarah Hadland joins Mr Swallow (writer/star and double Emmy award nominee Nick Mohammed) and co.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th September 2022

Borderline and the art of flailing in the void

The cast of Borderline all seem to be overflowing with talent. I'm surprised the genuine in-the-moment brilliance of these actors hasn't received more attention.

Pat Quin, The Secret Story, 25th December 2017

Regular preview

It's a lovely little piece that doesn't necessarily go in the direction you expect.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd November 2017

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