Press clippings

Michael McIntyre shares health update after cancelling gig due to emergency operation

On Thursday (7 March), the comedian's team issued an update on McIntyre's health, announcing his return to stage.

Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 8th March 2024

Michael McIntyre gives health update after emergency surgery

Michael McIntyre has given an update on his health after emergency surgery forced him to cancel a stand-up show.

Dan Cain, The Sun, 6th March 2024

Michael McIntyre cancels second comedy gig after undergoing surgery

Michael McIntyre has been forced to cancel a second comedy gig as he undergoes a medical procedure.

Susan Knox, The Mirror, 4th March 2024

Michael McIntyre cancels gig because of kidney stones

Michael McIntyre has cancelled a gig because he is undergoing an operation to remove kidney stones. The comic was due play the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton as part of his Macnificent tour.

Chortle, 3rd March 2024

Michael McIntyre inspires linguistic study of slang synonyms for getting drunk

Michael McIntyre has a standard bit in his stand-up routines concerning the many (many!) slang terms posh British people use to describe being drunk. These include "wellied," "trousered," and "ratarsed," to name a few. McIntyre's bit rests on his assertion that pretty much any English word can be modified into a so-called "drunkonym," bolstered by a few handy examples: "I was utterly gazeboed," or "I am going to get totally and utterly carparked." It's a clever riff that sparked the interest of two German linguists.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22nd February 2024

Michael McIntyre's Big Show comes under fire as fans accuse the BBC for breaking rules over plug

As Big Brother's AJ Odudu appeared on the pre-recored programme, some viewers questioned her 'subtle plug' of her Google Pixel phone.

Lily Jobson, Daily Mail, 11th February 2024

Michael McIntyre developed shocking fear and put two stone on after checking into weight loss clinic

Michael McIntyre stayed at a special £4,000-per-week weight loss clinic to lose more than two stone but has since put it back on and developed a fear of apples in the process.

Owen Tonks, Daily Mail, 3rd February 2024

Michael McIntyre getting big-headed as his Funko toy is announced

Michael McIntyre is to be immortalised as a Funko toy, with the comic taking pre-orders for his vinyl figurine.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd January 2024

Best of 2023: Comedy

Comebacks, emotional journeys and assured debuts.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2023

British theatre is a shadow of its former self - but our comedy scene is thriving

Our theatre and comedy critics round up the best and worst shows of 2023 - and look ahead to an uncertain future.

Dominic Cavendish and Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 14th December 2023