Paul Fleckney
- English
- Journalist and reviewer
Press clippings
The comics standing up for mental health
As the series Comedy Against Living Miserably launches, two comedians explain how their jobs affect their emotional wellbeing - and how they hope to help their audiences.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 23rd March 2020Tim Vine's Elvis obsession and his Presley one-liner
The comedian, who always wanted to be a pop star, is finally getting the chance with his new show paying homage to the King.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 9th March 2020Frank Skinner: Showbiz review
His scattergun style leaves little room for depth, but the veteran gagsmith is still wonderful company as he tackles middle age.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 16th January 2020Comics on why they make art
As a new exhibition on comedians' prints and portraits opens, Harry Hill, Vic Reeves, Lolly Adefope and more talk us through their masterworks.
Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 7th December 2019Review - John Kearns, Double Take and Fade Away
Like accidentally wandering into a church (in a good way).
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 27th November 2019Review - Tim Minchin, Back
A new chapter begins for the sensitive showman.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 20th November 2019Review - Stewart Lee, Snowflake/Tornado
I did actually enjoy Snowflake quite a lot - but then I would, I'm a fan of Lee's, and in many ways he's still a remarkable comedian. But to put the whole night in vinyl terms, the first half was full of bangers, the second faded out.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 8th November 2019Review: Hannah Gadsby
If Nanette was a howl of fury that had to be done, and was still located within the trauma she was speaking about, then Douglas is a show that Gadsby seems to actually enjoy performing. It feels more ... cathartic.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 27th October 2019Review - Kate Berlant at the Soho Theatre
Not like anything you've seen before. In a very, very good way.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 10th October 2019Review - Ari Eldjarn, Eagle Fire Iron
There's nothing spectacular here to get the pulse racing, but Eldjárn's second show is highly enjoyable, funny and informative to boot.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 9th October 2019