Gavin Webster
- 54 years old
- English
- Stand-up comedian
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Gavin Webster interview
He's one of the funniest stand-ups in the UK, but Geordie comedian Gavin Webster never thought he'd win a comedy award. Yet on Christmas Eve, he did just that. Gavin, whose hard-edged routines can - he admits - split critics and audiences alike, was named the 2014 comedian's comedian in a poll by his fellow stand-ups. He talks to Andrew Dipper about the award, over two decades as a stand-up comedian, his short stint on Never Mind The Buzzcocks, thoughts on new acts, comedy reviewers, cracking the Edinburgh Fringe and more.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 12th January 2015Gavin Webster named 2014 comedian's comedian
The Geordie stand-up has been named the UK Circuit Comedian of the Year 2014 in a vote by 187 of his fellow acts.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 24th December 2014Gavin Webster set for Edinburgh Fringe & Newcastle show
Anarchic funnyman Gavin Webster has prepared yet another provocative show for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which is sure to have the cultural comedy cognoscenti, celebrity circus and the common collective questioning their sanity.
Gordon Barr, Newcastle Chronicle, 9th July 2014Preview: Jesterval 2014, Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays
Opening today in a 300-seater marquee on Baltic Square, just off Newcastle's glorious quayside, the festival kicks off with shows from Geordie comedian Gavin Webster (6pm), former Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Brendon Burns (8pm) and a Geordie Comedy Gala (9.45pm) featuring the best of local talent.
Adam Martin, Giggle Beats, 6th June 2014Jesterval 2014: 5 paid shows you really ought to see
Previews of Gavin Webster, Lee Kyle, Jason Cook, Dave Johns and Tony Law.
Steve Drayton, Giggle Beats, 6th June 2014Remember When: The Regionnaires
The show included such highlights as asking the panel how many people in Bedlington, Northumberland, could recognise a Bedlington terrier.
Newcastle Chronicle, 27th April 2013Gavin Webster's provocatively-titled show at the Fringe
Taking a hit for slaughtering comedy's sacred cow Bill Hicks.
Jay Richardson, The List, 25th July 2012Gavin Webster denies making Michael McIntyre comment
He's one of the most successful comics in the North, but don't expect to see Gavin Webster on telly soon. And it could all come down to Michael McIntyre.
Sunday Sun, 19th February 2012Jesting About 2 - The Results
Over 600 comedy scripts and sketches were submitted, from which 31 talented individuals have been selected to take part.
BBC, 9th January 2012Gavin Webster interview
The man behind Fringe show "All Young People Are C**ts" revisits Scotland.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 13th December 2011