Dominic Cavendish
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Peter Kay review
Kay's rare common touch shines through - but he needs more gags up his sleeve.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 4th May 2024An Evening With The Fast Show review
In this nostalgic stage tribute to the 1990s TV sketch show, Swiss Toni, Ron Manager and co feel like timeless comic creations.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 24th March 2024'1990s excesses now look mild': inside the improbable return of Drop The Dead Donkey
Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin's on-the-nose topical comedy is returning as a play. But in the 24hr media world, can it keep its edge?
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 5th February 2024Fascinating Aïda review
The trio's brand of Boomer-friendly, Noël Coward-esque singalongs remains charming - but the material could do with a dash more vinegar.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 3rd February 2024Why politically incorrect comedy is back in style
Critics claim his anti-woke, taboo-busting gags make him a dinosaur. But in fact, the man behind Armageddon has never been more on-trend.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 28th December 2023Mates In Chelsea review
After a run of disappointments at the Royal Court, Rory Mullarkey's gloriously funny play proves to be a surprisingly near-unalloyed delight.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 10th November 2023Backstairs Billy review
Penelope Wilton makes a marvellous Queen Mother in the best royal drama in a decade.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 8th November 2023An exclusive look at Ken Dodd's notebooks - which should have been burned
Five years after the comedian's death, his widow tells us why she's making public the journals she promised to destroy.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 7th September 2023Jordan Gray interview: 'I'm more useful as a woman than as a man'
The trans comedian's TV striptease shocked viewers - but there's wisdom (and common sense) behind her X-rated wit.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 26th August 2023Inside comedian Graham Linehan's 'cancelled' show at the Edinburgh Fringe
After having his Fringe show cancelled, the controversial comedian performed his set outside the Scottish parliament in Holyrood.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 17th August 2023