Press clippings Page 35
Review, Mock The Week, BBC2
"I hate people who phone me up just to complain about the weather, which is how I lost my job with mountain rescue." - Gary Delaney.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th June 2016Nish Kumar review
It's no surprise that Long word... Long word... Blah Blah Blah... I'm So Clever is a hit in Melbourne.
Anne-Marie Peard, Sydney Morning Herald, 11th April 2016Brian Logan's top 10 comedy of 2015
Featuring Kieran Hodgson, Richard Gadd, Doug Stanhope, Count Arthur Strong, Jessie Cave, Joseph Morpurgo, Sheeps, Bridget Christie, Nish Kumar and Massive Dad.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th December 2015New documentary film about prejudice in comedy
Stand-up Catie Wilkins is directing her first film, about sexism, racism and class prejudice in comedy. Finding The Funny features comics Tiff Stevenson, Richard Herring, Janey Godley, Brendon Burns, Ava Vidal, Nish Kumar, Grainne Maguire, Andrew Watts, Suzi Ruffell and former stand-up Christina Martin.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 10th December 2015A change of tone here, for a short that shelves the cynicism and actually celebrates the spirit of Christmas. Nish Kumar plays an actor who became insufferable last Christmas when he landed the part in a Hollywood film, alienating his friends (Ed Gamble, Tom Neenan and Massive Dad Tessa Coates) at their annual get-together. Twelve months later and he's been kicked off the film - revealed in a bruising meeting with his agent, played by Aisling Bea - and wonders if he can face them again. The pay-off, courtesy of Santa David Trent, might a little corny, but that' Christmas for you...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th December 2015Nish Kumar's Christmas Q&A
The standup comedian reveals his secret for effective Christmas shopping.
Tom Meltzer, The Observer, 6th December 2015Nish Kumar, Soho theatre, comedy review
This angry yet amiable show contains much to enjoy and also think about, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 4th December 2015Sky Arts to broadcast 12 Christmas specials
Sky Arts is making 12 scripted comedy shorts for Christmas featuring up-and-coming comedians. Stars include Nish Kumar, Limmy and Twisted Loaf.
British Comedy Guide, 25th November 2015Nish Kumar review
Kumar has a confidence in his material that shines through in his act. This is well-polished, crafted routine, which ticks all the boxes for what a stand-up show should be, but also leaves you with a great deal to ponder in terms of the current global state of affairs.
Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 23rd November 2015Nish Kumar interview
The stand-up comedian talks about BBC bias, climate change and his quest to be as natural as possible onstage.
Eddy Wax, Varsity, 7th November 2015