Louise Young
- Actor, writer, director and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Josh Jones launches monthly comedy night in Manchester
A new monthly comedy night is launching at Fairfield Social Club in Manchester. A Big Night Out, hosted by Josh Jones, will offer "an evening of loud stand-up, belly laughs and big names all under one roof".
British Comedy Guide, 30th April 2025Angela Barnes to host new R4 flagship stand-up show Live From The UK
Radio 4 is launching a new stand-up showcase featuring some of the the country's best comics. Live From The UK will be hosted by Angela Barnes.
British Comedy Guide, 10th April 2025Interview: Louise Young
Cameron Wright talks to the relatable and brutally honest comedian about classism, anarchy and embracing her wildly untethered life.
Cameron Wright, Narc Magazine, 10th March 2025Louise Young: "Some hecklers are just excited to be out of the house"
The comic on mining her wild life for material and her disastrous early gigs shouting punchlines over Sky Sports in a pub.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 7th January 2025Tim Harding's comedy diary
Louise Young was nominated for newcomer last year, and this is a very classic newcomer show - a whistle-stop tour of a biography and a preponderance of the local stereotype stuff that works as an intro when you've only got five minutes on a mixed bill.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 9th February 2024Lindsey Santoro wins NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy
Lindsey Santoro has been voted as the winner of NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy, for her show Pink Tinge. Ian Smith, Tom Lawrinson and Louise Young are the runners-up.
British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2023Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 nominations
The nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 have been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd August 2023(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards announce longlists
The (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards - the alternative new Fringe-based awards run by volunteers - have announced their longlists.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023NextUp Biggest Award In Comedy 2023 nominees
The nominees have been announced for NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy. 20 comedians are now in line to win a 2 metre inflatable trophy.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe 2023: The best shows to see, from Frank Skinner to Megan Stalter
As the annual festival returns, here are this year's best comedy, and theatre and dance shows.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 4th August 2023