Liam Withnail
Liam Withnail

Liam Withnail

  • Stand-up comedian and writer

Press clippings

Liam Withnail interview

We spoke to Liam ahead of his Glasgow show about dealing with chronic illness, moulding adversity into a show, and the best and worst places he's gigged.

Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 27th March 2024

The Skinny on... Liam Withnail

Ahead of taking his acclaimed Fringe show Chronic Boom on tour across the UK, Liam Withnail takes on our Q&A. We discover his favourite pizza joint in Edinburgh, his Letterboxd top four, and his admiration for Hayao Miyazaki.

Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 14th March 2024

Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am! review

The show, including an excellent support act by Liam Withnail, runs to two hours, and although Angelone looks as if he could go on for longer, the material has run a bit thin.

Jane Darcy, The Reviews Hub, 8th March 2024

Liam Withnail's brand new fantasy album tracklist

Comedian/Podcaster Liam Withnail has curated this month's Fantasy Album.

Fran Jolley, Reyt Good Magazine, 8th February 2024

Chortle 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 2024

Liam Withnail on taking hit Fringe show based on ulcerative colitis diagnosis on the road

As the new year approaches, comedian Liam Withnail is gearing up for his first-ever UK tour, taking his critically-acclaimed show from the summer's Edinburgh Fringe around the country.

Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 3rd January 2024

Fern Brady & fellow comedians dominate The List magazine's Hot 100

Comedians dominate Scottish culture magazine The List's Hot 100 creative movers and shakers, with Fern Brady in the number 2 position, Marjolein Robertson at 3 and Kieran Hodgson at 9.

British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2023

Liam Withnail to embark on first UK tour

Stand-up Liam Withnail is to take his multi award-winning health-focused show Chronic Boom on a tour between March and May 2024.

British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2023

Liam Withnail on the ups and downs of the Fringe

"Naked for no reason".

Chortle, 22nd August 2023

Liam Withnail: Sick Humour

"It's very different from your standard stand up show!"

Entertainment Now, 8th August 2023