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James McNicholas
James McNicholas

James McNicholas

  • Actor, writer and comedian

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The boxing standup donning his grandad's gloves

James McNicholas is used to performing comedy sketches. Now he's letting his guard down for the story of middleweight champ turned movie star Terry Downes.

Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 20th August 2019

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2019: best newcomer predictions

New sponsor, new comedy! Digital TV channel Dave is sponsoring the Edinburgh Comedy Awards for the first time this year. So they, as well as the rest of us hungry humour vampires, must be on the look out for new comedy blood.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th August 2019

James McNicholas: the Edinburgh interviews 2019

Interview with James McNicholas.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 30th July 2019

Impertinent questions for James McNicholas

James McNicholas interview.

Punchline UK, 25th July 2019

Meet the grandparents

Si Hawkins chats to Joe Bor, Alice Fraser and James McNicholas, whose Fringe shows are inspired by their grandfather's lives.

Si Hawkins, Fest Mag, 24th July 2019

Interview with James McNicholas

"I'm a comedian probably best known on the live circuit for being part of the sketch group BEASTS, and I pop up in things like Drunk History, The Reluctant Landlord, and I'm one of the main cast on the BBC's Horrible Histories."

Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 24th July 2019

Top comedy shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2019

Need to know the top comedy shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2019? Check out this edition of pick of the fringe.

Theatre Weekly, 20th July 2019

Preview - James McNicholas: The Boxer

Character comedian James McNicholas (one third of acclaimed sketch group BEASTS), makes his fiercely anticipated solo debut as The Boxer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Theatre Weekly, 17th June 2019

BEASTS Present Mr Brighton 2017 review

Like a bag of mixed Haribo, BEASTS Present Mr Brighton 2017 is colourful, full of marvels for the kid in every adult, and over too soon leaving you with a cheeky sugar-rush grin.

Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 7th May 2017

BEASTS answer Punchline's Burning Questions

BEASTS interview.

Punchline UK, 18th August 2016

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