Luke McQueen
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and producer
Press clippings Page 3
Brian Logan: I saw a man die on stage. It was me
He's been derided by Daniel Kitson, shamed by Stewart Lee - and now our comedy critic has been depicted having his brains blown out by Sam Campbell. Just as well he can take a joke.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st August 2018Comedian protests about his own BBC show
Comedian Luke McQueen has been staging a series of fake protests in London and Edinburgh, urging people not to watch his forthcoming BBC Three show.
Chortle, 20th August 2018The best comedy to see in Edinburgh, part two
The tricky subjects of identity politics, consent and mental health make for electric shows.
Michael Hogan & Ralph Jones, The Guardian, 22nd July 201825 stand-up comedy recommendations for the Fringe
One again Laugh Out London brings you a list of some of the best stand-up comedy shows you will see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018.
Laugh Out London, 25th June 2018Luke McQueen interview
Prankster comic takes on a 'new' identity and raises the stakes on mischief-making comedy at the Fringe.
Jay Richardson, The List, 1st August 2017#EdFringe17: Luke McQueen
Enjoy 15 minutes of comedy and chat with Luke McQueen, who at the year's Edinburgh Fringe, will attempt to perform stand-up without the use of his forehead. Featuring exclusive clips from The Frankie Boyle Show.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st July 2017Heroes of Fringe: Launch Show review
Last night's showcase packed in 20 eclectic acts performing the briefest of samples of their wares (and fans of such a pacy format should be aware of Chortle's own Fast Fringe coming up on the 25th). As Simon Morley, co-creator of Puppetry of the Penis, pointed out: 'I've travelled the world getting my cock out, and I'm the most normal person on the bill', as his practised storytelling seemed a poor fit with the other oddballs.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th June 2017Latitude 2016: Luke McQueen review
Some comedians pretend to be completely unprepared, making a virtue of their lack of planning, before going on to deliver an effortless stream of humour that takes an audience with them and easily fills the time they have before their set ends. Some comedians appear completely unprepared because that's what they are. In his appearance at the Shed of Stories, Luke McQueen is so close to the latter, it is hard to believe it can be anything other than intentional.
Andy Moseley, The Reviews Hub, 17th July 2016@elevenish - bonkers, biting, brilliant
Offbeat TV comedy has been in the doldrums since the likes of The Mighty Boosh, but a strange new show called @elevenish may just change all that.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 11th May 2016A review of Luke McQueen's Jack Whitehall rant
Unfortunately the premise isn't enough to thread together a one-hour show, and the whole Jack Whitehall thing wears thin.
Will Noble, Londonist, 21st October 2015