Jonny Pelham
Jonny Pelham

Jonny Pelham

  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Jonny Pelham interview

Things were going brilliantly for Bradford-born stand-up Jonny Pelham.

Claire Smith, Entertainment Now, 5th August 2023

Edinburgh Fringe: Jonny Pelham makes long-awaited return

The last time Jonny Pelham was at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, he did what very few comedians had done before him - he joked about how he had been sexually abused as a child.

James Walker, The National (Scotland), 2nd August 2023

Interview: Jonny Pelham

Comedian Jonny Pelham discusses the delicate balance of addressing sensitive topics in stand-up comedy.

Ben Venables, Fest Mag, 27th July 2023

15 comedy shows you need to see at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023

As the world's biggest arts festival returns, here's our must-see shows from the brightest talents in British comedy.

Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 21st July 2023

Has cancellation killed comedy? 15 Edinburgh Fringe comics speak out

Is comedy in the cross-hairs of the Culture War? Our Writer at Large asked 15 stars of the Edinburgh Fringe.

Neil MacKay, The Herald, 9th July 2023

Pleasance puts lots more Edinburgh shows on sale

The second Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust is a whopper with returning award-winning acts, amazing newcomers, European sensations, shows with fun for all the family and political chatterings.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2023

BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 open for entries

The BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 is now open for entries. The deadline to apply is 3rd July.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd May 2022

Jonny Pelham on touring deeply personal show Off Limits

When comedian Jonny Pelham stepped out onto the famous Live At The Apollo stage, he knew he'd achieved something special.

Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 21st April 2022

Jonny Pelham: The comedian telling jokes about his childhood sexual abuse

When UK comedian Jonny Pelham told his therapist he was considering trying out some new material about how he was sexually abused as an eight-year-old by a former friend of his parents, the professional advised against it.

Paul Glynn, BBC, 12th February 2022

Nish Kumar and Rosie Jones sign up for Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Other comedians attending include Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Stephen Bailey, Angela Barnes, John Osborne, Leila Navabi, Jonny Pelham, Catherine Bohart, Rob Auton, Stuart Goldsmith and Chloe Petts, with more names to follow.

Josh Price, Powys County Times, 18th December 2021

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