Simon Day
- 61 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
Press clippings
An Evening With The Fast Show review
At the start of An Evening With The Fast Show Charlie Higson suggested that catchphrases in themselves are not intrinsically funny. But through a combination of repetition and a talented performer saying them a phrase can become funny.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th April 2024An Evening With The Fast Show review
Two hours of fun for the fans.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 25th March 2024An Evening With The Fast Show review
Ted and Ralph, the 'Suit you!' tailors and the rest of the gang's most fondly remembered characters reconvene for a 30th-anniversary greatest hits sketch show, interspersed with the cast reminiscing about their creation.
The Guardian, 24th March 2024An Evening With The Fast Show review
In this nostalgic stage tribute to the 1990s TV sketch show, Swiss Toni, Ron Manager and co feel like timeless comic creations.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 24th March 2024The Fast Show: 30th anniversary live shows announced
An Evening With The Fast Show, a 14 date tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the sketch show, will run between February and April.
British Comedy Guide, 25th January 2024Mini Fast Show reunion in aid of Felix Dexter Foundation
Fast Show stars Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson and Simon Day reunited on Sunday night at the Birmingham Rep for a special benefit gig to remember their co-star Felix Dexter, who died ten years ago.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th October 2023Simon Day was once homeless, but now he can earn a fortune
Simon Day charges considerably less than fellow comedians David Mitchell and Harry Hill for corporate gigs - but he can still command fees of up to £10,000 for seven minutes' work.
Donna Ferguson, This is Money, 10th September 2023Simon Day: 'I spent all day in pubs before Reeves and Mortimer discovered me at 29'
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Dan Moore, The Telegraph, 23rd July 2023Simon Day: 'My money all went on drink, drugs and fruit machines'
The Fast Show comedian started out earning £100 a night with Vic & Bob, battled his addictions and now enjoys art, property and stylish shoes.
Samantha Rea, The Times, 16th April 2023Dave Angel - Eco Warrior: 'Trump and Musk should be forced to cage fight'
The man in the trilby and bomber jacket - a dead ringer for comic Simon Day - was an eco-warrior before it was fashionable. Now he's back, with big muesli plans and some thoughts on Greta Thunberg.
Ricn Pelley, The Guardian, 6th April 2023