Press clippings
'Get it up ye!' How 17-year-old Kevin Bridges conquered the world
It's exactly 20 years since Kevin Bridges, a teenager from Clydebank, walked into a comedy club for the very first time. Within seconds of taking to the stage at The Stand in Glasgow, his audience buckled with laughter.
Nichola Rutherford, BBC, 9th February 2024Teenage Cancer Trust comedy line-up announced
A very special Night of Comedy takes place on Tuesday 19th March with host Kevin Bridges and sets from Rob Beckett, Paul Chowdhry, Joe Lycett, Joanne McNally and Seann Walsh.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2024There is so much wrong with 'Big Fat Quiz Of The Year' - can it really survive?
The annual comedy quiz has been a Christmas staple since 2004 - but its childish one-liners and macho atmosphere mean it struggles to feel fresh.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 26th December 2023Kevin Bridges: People were angry I joked about the Queen's death - but it's what comedians do
Speaking for the first time about the sell-out gig last September, he said: 'I thought I nailed it'.
Simon Houston, The Sun, 16th November 2023Kevin Bridges: losing my dad - and the day I quit comedy
The stand-up opens up about his rollercoaster ride to comedy fame as his latest tour opens in 400 cinemas across the country.
Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times, 5th November 2023Kevin Bridges' Overdue Catch-up to be screened in cinemas
Cinemas are going to screen The Overdue Catch-up, the latest tour show by Kevin Bridges.
British Comedy Guide, 13th October 2023Kevin Bridges in talks to adapt his novel for television
Kevin Bridges has revealed that he's in talks to adapt his debut novel, The Black Dog, into a television series. "I think I'd like to make the characters evolve and go on different journeys away from the book" he said.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd June 2023Kevin Bridges blames alcohol for fights at his shows
Rowdy audiences at singalong musicals have already been singled out for their anti-social behaviour and now it appears the trend has also arrived at comedy gigs. Kevin Bridges has blamed excess drinking after the pandemic for fights at his gigs. Some of the comedian's Glasgow shows were marred by punch-ups in the audience.
Stuart MacDonald, The Times, 13th June 2023Would I Lie To You?'s funniest lies and truths
Featuring legendary moments from Bob Mortimer, Greg Davies, Claudia Winkleman and more, we celebrate Lee Mack, David Mitchell and Rob Brydon's modern TV classic.
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 28th April 2023Kevin Bridges's agony as his father dies aged 75
The Scottish funnyman, 36, is said to have been at Andy's side when he died on Thursday 5th January, along with his mother Patricia and the rest of the family.
Lizzie May, Daily Mail, 7th January 2023