Iain Connell
- 47 years old
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and executive producer
Press clippings Page 2
The Fringe hit list: comedy, music and theatre
Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Fringe denies no-one entry.
Nadine McBay, The National (Scotland), 6th August 2017Uncles review
Robert Florence and Iain Connell should be applauded for bringing their show this far north. It is unapologetically Glasgow-centric.
The Wee Review, 3rd April 2017Uncles review
The Burnistoun boys hit the heights with a series of tall pub tales.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th March 2017Comedy review: Uncles
The latest venture from Burnistoun creators Robert Florence and Iain Connell, Uncles is already displaying the potential to eclipse their frequently great BBC Scotland sketch show. In this far leaner endeavour, the two play a couple of nameless Glaswegians on the cusp of middle-age, simply catching up and setting the world to rights in their local pub, their only props their drinks, a table and chairs. Redolent of Derek and Clive or the Smith and Jones head-to-heads, with perhaps an occasional dash of Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse as the fuming Self-Righteous Brothers, Uncles relies on and revels in patter for patter's sake, and is jammed full of lines to savour.
The Scotsman, 18th March 2017Scottish sketch show Burnistoun to return to TV
Burnistoun, the BBC Scotland sketch show starring Robert Florence and Iain Connell, is to return to television.
British Comedy Guide, 11th October 2016Seven must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe
Your laughter muscles duly rested by a diet of Dostoevsky and Adam Sandler movies throughout the early summer, you'll be ready and crying out by now for the comedic onslaught of the Edinburgh Fringe. Everywhere from street corners to enormo-venues, you'll find all kinds of people vying to make you think they're the most hilarious thing since internet videos of cats, be they stand-ups, sketch troupes, improvisers, absurdist performance artists or just plain freeform weirdoes. Let us help you sort the funny hahas from the funny hows by highlighting six shows we think will be definite winners this Fringe, from promising up-and-comers to senior stars.
Malcolm Jack, Time Out, 17th August 2016Burnistoun meets Baltimore in the Fringe's special show
Iain Connell and Robert Florence reveal why their hit sketch show is like The Wire as they prepare for their Fringe debuts.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 8th August 2016Comedy is still king, but with less attendants
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is with us and this year, more than ever comedy is king. Yet, this year, more than ever, stand-up comedy rules supreme, and it's to be expected. Not only is the nation on the search for post-Brexit referendum, negative interest rates, pre-President Trump laughs, it's on the search for cheap laughs. That is, recession laughs, shows which are relatively cheap to stage.
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 3rd August 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Iain Connell & Robert Florence
Iain Connell and Robert Florence invite you on a trip to Scotland's favourite city, home of Jolly Boy John, quality polis McGregor and Toshan and internationally renowned voice recognition lifts.
The New Current, 1st August 2016Best of the fest
As Edinburgh Fringe takes over the capital for its 69th year, our experts round up a few acts you shouldn't miss.
The Sunday Times, 31st July 2016