Dominic Maxwell
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 21
Comedy review: Daniel Kitson at the Roundhouse, NW1
The bumblingly bearded comedian explores the limits of stand-up in a show that's playful, profound and at times overreaches itself.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 13th July 2017Review: Reginald D Hunter
Hunter is at his most user-friendly -- animated, verging on jumpy, and burning through idea after idea.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 8th May 2017Review: Spencer Jones at the Soho Theatre, W1
This show still feels like a work in progress -- good thing it's often a mighty entertaining one that involves a singing penis.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 3rd May 2017Comedy review: Ayesha Hazarika
The former spin doctor's best material is about what it felt like to be inside the party machine, but it takes too long for her to get to it.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 20th April 2017Review: Jon Richardson at Alban Arena, St Albans
The comedian is thick-skinned about talking about his thin skin and is great at dealing with mishaps in the room.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 31st March 2017Review: Henning Wehn at Leicester Square Theatre, WC2
The German stand-up wraps his mangled vowels round the issues of immigration and identity -- and he triumphs at it.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 27th March 2017Review: Rob Brydon at the Alban Arena, St Albans
The show may take a little time to get into its groove, but Brydon is a master at giving the audience a good time.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 20th March 2017Review: Count Arthur Strong at the Alban Arena
There are flat sequences that could do with some sharpening, but there's too much to treasure in this mock old-school entertainer.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 20th March 2017Review: Stephen K Amos at Soho Theatre, W1
While we chuckled at pre-prepared material that took a while to come to the boil, we roared at ad libbing that was first-rate throughout.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 16th February 2017Review: Jim Davidson at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Get beyond the reasons to take offence, and you find a master craftsman who can hold an audience in the palm of his hand.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 1st February 2017