Press clippings Page 9
John Kearns interview
"I'm being extremely truthful up there. I'm just not going down a literal path."
Ian Cater, What's On London, 23rd September 2017John Kearns, review: Send in the off-kilter clown
John Kearns deserves to earn a wider following with this funny and intellectually ambitious show, writes Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 21st September 2017John Kearns: a supreme stand-up hidden behind bad teeth
The wig-wearing comic's new show about humdrum heroism is his best yet. But as his act strives for knockout poignancy, does the goofy get-up help or hinder?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th September 2017John Kearns review
It's not difficult to see why Kearns earned the Best Newcomer Award in 2013, going on to win the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2014. Don't Worry They're Here is a show substantial enough to satisfy a hearty appetite, deserving of high praise for its strong style, clever composition and flourish of an ending.
Laura Foulger, The Upcoming, 19th September 2017Comedy review: John Kearns at the Soho Theatre, W1
His disguised face and ramped-up voice gives him licence to mix up comic vehemence and melancholy, yet the mask is often frustrating.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 19th September 2017Meet the tour guides
Before they became top comedians, a number of standups made their living as tour guides. Here, four of the best reveal some of the tricks of their venerable trade, and the sights and sounds of Edinburgh that might inspire them to lead a tour again.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 21st August 2017Heroes of Fringe announce fundraiser for burgled comics
Monkey Barrel event features past winners of the Edinburgh Comedy Award including Daniel Kitson, Tim Key and John Kearns, with special headliner still to be revealed.
Craig Angus, The List, 18th August 2017Edinburgh festival 2017 shows - in pictures
The Edinburgh festival 2017 runs the gamut from immersive political theatre to gender-questioning dance to stand-up comebacks - here's a selection of shows photographed by Murdo MacLeod.
Murdo MacLeod, The Guardian, 12th August 2017How Edinburgh changed British comedy
Comedy did not feature at all when the Edinburgh Fringe began but over the past three decades it has become the "spiritual home" of Britain's funny folk.
Steven Brocklehurst, BBC, 6th August 2017The best of the week's live comedy
The week ahead in live comedy.
Chortle, 6th August 2017