Press clippings
The Steptoe And Son Radio Show review
A humorous tribute to a classic that lacks the heart that made it great.
Fiona Black, The Wee Review, 1st October 2022Just Like That - the Tommy Cooper Show review
Watching John Hewer's tribute to Tommy Cooper, I realised just how similar two of Britain greatest recent comedians were. What united Tommy Cooper and Frankie Howerd--and what few of our current crop of stand-ups possess--is that ability to have us falling about merely through walking on stage.
Peter Mortimer, British Theatre Guide, 21st April 2019How to pay tribute to Tommy Cooper... seemingly 'Jus'-Like-That!'
John Hewer - who will be performing as Tommy Cooper in a tribute show at this year's Edinburgh Fringe - explains how he became interested in the comedian, and why it's sad there's no full record of Cooper's ever-evolving stage act.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd July 2018How to do the perfect Tommy Cooper impression
Tommy Cooper's handwritten jokes are to go on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, after it bought the late comic's archive. The exhibition doesn't include his trademark red fez, but does feature a metal cabinet, in which his jokes were filed alphabetically. John Hewer is currently preparing to tour the UK with Just like That: The Tommy Cooper Show. He plays the comedian in the tribute, and has spent years perfecting Cooper's act and mannerisms.
BBC News, 27th August 2016Review: Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show
With his deadpan delivery, Cooper was the comedian's ultimate comic and this show clearly demonstrates why, although his gags are as old as the hills, they are still profoundly funny, of the ones included in this show, the jokes that raised the biggest laughs were, "I sold my wife for a car, it was a good swap," and "I asked a librarian if she kept books on pigmies and she said no, we keep them on shelves."
Richard Hall, The Reviews Hub, 9th July 2016Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show review
This avalanche of jokes and magical flubs can be exhausting, and John Hewer wisely employs musical interludes to add variety.
Michael Curle, Time Out, 6th October 2014Interview: John Hewer
Tommy Cooper was a true comic genius. His impeccable timing, memorable routines, love of slapstick and groan-worthy gags made him an international name. Commemorating 30 years since his passing, this special tribute celebrates rarely seen material from his early cabaret days and the very best of his gags and tricks from his later extensive repertoire.
The New Current, 8th July 2014