Press clippings
John Kearns: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
The British stand-up loves watching people falling off chairs, old men earnestly explain sandwiches and Will Ferrell bloopers. But who doesn't?
John Kearns, The Guardian, 10th April 2024John Kearns review
Don't be fooled by the wig and teeth - Kearns has to be one of the best story-tellers around, big on nostalgia, surrealism and sheer hilarity. A great Sunday night set in Sheffield.
Loz Harvey, Exposed Magazine, 14th March 2024Chortle Awards 2024 results
Paddy Young, Sam Campbell, Lorna Rose Treen, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, John Kearns, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Munya Chawawa, Fern Brady and Taskmaster are amongst the winners of the Chortle Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 4th March 2024Chortle Awards 2024 nominees announced
Julia Masli, Ian Smith, Ahir Shah, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Paddy Young and Sam Campbell are amongst the comedians nominated in the 2024 Chortle Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 8th February 2024Tim Harding's comedy diary
Chortle, 26th January 2024My most memorable comedy gigs of 2023
A personal look back from Chortle editor Steve Bennett.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th December 2023The best theatre, comedy and dance of 2023
Julia Masli comes top in the Guardian's favourite live comedies this year, although she insists her show is not a comedy.
Arifa Akbar, Brian Logan and Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 21st December 2023Wells Comedy Festival 2024 announces first shows
James Acaster, John Kearns and Jessica Fostekew are the first names announced for Somerset's weekend-long comedy festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th November 2023Brighton Comedy Garden review
Rose Matafeo and Phil Wang are in fine form as they battle the gulls.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th July 2023John Kearns: The Varnishing Days review
Ultimately, this is about doing your best on your own terms.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd June 2023