John Meagher
- Northern Irish
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
Press clippings
'Why would you not want to be woke?' Inside the TV comedy workshops infuriating the right-wing press
They've been called 'a disaster for the arts' and lambasted for 'pursuing a heavily woke agenda'. So what actually happens at a comedy workshop? Our writer joins 30 working-class standups determined to break into TV.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 29th February 2024Alexandra Haddow wins West End Comedy Club bursary
Alexandra Haddow was announced as the winner of the West End Comedy Club's bursary aimed at supporting working class comedians attending this year's Edinburgh Festival. Louise Atkinson, Jodie Mitchell, William Stone and Lachlan Werner also received cash bursaries.
British Comedy Guide, 10th July 2023Best In Class lineup announced
Best In Class is back with a bang at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. The crowdfunded, profit-sharing initiative, founded by 2019 Funny Women Awards runner-up Sian Davies, champions the talent of working-class comedians.
Funny Women, 17th May 2022Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2022 finalists announced
Nick Elleray, Hayley Ellis, Louise Leigh, Lucila San Martin, John Meagher, Firuz Ozari, Ashish Suri and Sam Williams will compete in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2022 final. The comedians involved in Silver Stand Up, UK Pun Championships and Union JACK Radio's Circuit Breakers have also been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 17th December 2021Review: New Acts Of The Year Final 2018, Rich Mix, E1
The organisers of this long-running competition have the motto "New Variety Lives" but this year's show seemed to specialise in old variety.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th February 2018NATY New Act Of The Year final 2018
It's apt that the nomadic NATY awards - homeless since their days of being linked to the Hackney Empire - wound up in East London's Rich Mix studios this year, given that the variety-skewed showcase offers a richer mix of styles than most new act competitions.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th February 2018Leicester Square Theatre Comedian of The Year 2017
ifteen new acts - plus a headliner - over a three-and-a-half hour gig might sound more like a demanding endurance test than a fun night out. But thanks to a very strong line-up, Leicester Square Theatre's New Comedian Of The Year final entertained to the end. Mo Omar was the winner.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 19th December 2017