Nick Newman
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Press clippings
I wrote Spitting Image when it started - is this the end?
It's been axed by BritBox and now Nick Newman worries this live stage show might be the puppets' final bow.
Nick Newman, The Sunday Times, 26th February 2023Spike review
The post-show Q&A with Nick Newman and Ian Hislop proved more enlightening, and often funnier.
David Upton, British Theatre Guide, 16th November 2022Spike at Richmond Theatre, review
If the writing hereabouts is top notch then the acting is superb.
John O'Brien, London Theatre 1, 9th November 2022Spike at Richmond Theatre, review
There is still lots of fun to be had for Goon aficionados.
Jane Darcy, The Reviews Hub, 9th November 2022Spike in the tale
Nick Newman and Ian Hislop delved into the BBC's correspondence archive to research their stage biopic of Spike Milligan.
Steve Lee, Big Issue North, 7th November 2022Theatre reviews: Spike
The script for Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's affectionate tribute to Spike Milligan never quite soars, but Spike is still a meticulous recreation of one of the most influential comedy shows ever, writes Susan Mansfield.
Susan Mansfield, The Scotsman, 4th November 2022Spike - Darlington Hippodrome review
Spike is tonally unsteady, haphazard and inconsistent. And although both Milligan and The Goon Show could also be described in this way, one can't help but feel that they both deserve something better than this.
Mark Clegg, The Reviews Hub, 19th October 2022Ian Hislop: Political satire is harder work than it used to be
Ian Hislop says the current political climate is making his job more difficult.
STV, 13th October 2022Spike review
Aficionados of The Goon Show clearly enjoyed the play hugely, noisily showing their appreciation at the curtain calls, but I wonder if it will introduce Spike to a new, younger audience. If it doesn't, it is a shame, as he was a huge talent, very influential on all forms of comedy.
London Theatre 1, 12th October 2022Spike play to tour the UK this autumn
Olivier Award-winning actor John Dagleish will reprise his critically acclaimed role as Spike Milligan this autumn, as Spike - the comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that had its world premiere at The Watermill in January - tours the UK.
Theatre Weekly, 20th May 2022