Nat Luurtsema
Natalie Haynes
Nathan Cassidy
Nathan Caton
Nathan Stokes
Nathaniel Metcalfe
Nathaniel Tapley
Naz Osmanoglu
Neil Delamere
Neil Hamburger
Neil McFarlane
Neil Mullarkey
Neil Price
Niall Browne
Nicholas Cooke
Nicholas Parsons
Nick Cowen
Nick Doody
Nick Griffin
Nick Helm
Nick Hodder
Nick Mohammed
Nick Page
Nick Pettigrew
Nick Revell
Nick Sun
Nick Wilty
Nicola Bolsover
Nicola Mantalios-Lovett
Nige
Nik Coppin
Nina Conti
Ninia Benjamin
Noel Britten
Noel Fielding
Noel James
Norman Lovett
Norman Wisdom
Nick Doody
Nick Doody's Clown SongDownstairs At The King's Head in Crouch End, London |
More Nick Doody videos |
| Nick Doody's Clown Song |
| Nick Doody: Psychologically Invincible |
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Nick’s Doody’s career as a stand-up comedian got off to a pretty good start: while still a student, Nick supported Bill Hicks on his final tour of the UK, at Bill’s request. A finalist in the 199 So You Think You're Funny new act competition, Nick has gone to be a familiar face on the comedy circuit and as a writer for such shows as BBC4’s Late Edition and Channel 4’s FAQ U, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Friday Night Live. |
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Nick Doody: Schizo - Fringe 2009 |
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There’s an excellent device at the centre of Nick Doody’s fourth Edinburgh show: the idea that, to be a great comic, he really needs to have highly polarised opinions on everything. No sitting on the fence and seeing both sides, like the reasonable man he professes to be. He needs moral certainty, delivered with oratorial vigour – that’s what gets results. But for a show about extremes, Schizo strangely fails to elicit strong feelings either way. It’s a pretty good show, with isolated moments of genius, but despite his best efforts, falls short of brilliance. Doody earns his crust mostly writing topical comedy, and most of the big stories of the last few months are covered: from Susan Boyle to MPs’ expenses; the credit crunch to Sachsgate. His opinions are sometimes contrary, but largely common-sense, which unfortunately goes against the pig-headed stance he planned to take, a fact which is papered over by passionate delivery. There are some stand-out routines; his denial of the religious types’ insistence that ‘there are no atheists on a sinking ship’ makes a good point, while his denouncement of the tabloid’s hysterical description of ketamine as a ‘horse tranquiliser’ is, aptly enough, hysterical. He skilfully frames these opinionated routines in the context of his mother’s death just before last year’s Fringe. Not the most obvious of juxtapositions, but the ever-eloquent Doody made it work, adding a touch of humanity – and indeed humility – to the tirades. Yet for all that was admirable about the hour, something was missing – and not just the audience in this surprisingly under-attended show. Maybe it’s because telling the audience he was going to abandon subtlety means we already know these aren’t his true opinions, so that all that is left is insincere grandstanding. But it is damn fine grandstanding nonetheless. |
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| Date of live review: Sunday 16th Aug, '09 | |
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Review by Steve Bennett |
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Saw Nick's Jean Michel Jarre routine in Bradford too, absolutely brilliant, the long white coat was a stroke of genius Brendan Ealing, September 2005 |
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Nick is one of the most brilliant acts around. I have never laughed so hard in my life. He has fantastic material that is sure to put you into hysterics, unless you are an idiot. I saw a true gem on stage. I doubt he'll be on the circuit for mush longer. A TV show is likely to grab him away very soon, so see him while you can! Kevin 05.02.05 Kevin, February 2005 |
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Saw Nick do an amazing Jean Michelle Jarre impersonation a few years ago in Bradford, had me in stitches for about three years after. Great stuff. Paul Keane, November 2004 |
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Very, very good. Matt Price, October 2004 |
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His material is like Bill Hicks. His delivery is better. Iszi, April 2004 |
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Stormed the Stand in Glasgow with a cracking set. Q, March 2004 |
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Saw him for the first time in Milton Keynes after an open spot had died on his arse. Nick picked the gig up effortlessly. Material, timing and performance superb. A gem who should be more widely known. Dinky Cornwall, September 2003 |
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Doody is well on the road to becoming one of the best around. The sooner he does his first Edinburgh show, the sooner everyone will know what a treat they're missing. Rob Heeney, May 2003 |
Where can I see Nick Doody next?
Recommended| 20:00 - Friday 10th Feb, '12 | |
| Venue: | 99 Club Leicester Square View |
| Prices: | £15 |
| Comics: | Hal Cruttenden, Matthew Osborn, Nick Doody, Gareth Berliner (MC) |
| 20:45 - Saturday 11th Feb, '12 | |
| Venue: | Monkey Business Chalk Farm |
| Prices: | £12.50 (£10 concs) + £2.50 membership |
| Comics: | Nick Doody, Steve Shanyaski, Wes Zaharuk |
| Info: | Plus: Kieran Lawless, Abi Roberts, Martin Besserman |
| 20:00 - Saturday 11th Feb, '12 | |
| Venue: | The Oxford |
| Prices: | £12.50 (£10 concs) + £2.50 membership |
| Comics: | Nick Doody, Steve Shanyaski, Wes Zaharuk |
| Info: | Plus: Kieran Lawless, Abi Roberts, David Mills |
| 20:00 - Saturday 11th Feb, '12 | |
| Venue: | 99 Club Leicester Square View |
| Prices: | £20 |
| Comics: | Alistair Barrie, Loretta Maine, Nick Doody, Mowten (MC) |
| 20:30 - Tuesday 14th Feb, '12 | |
| Venue: | 99 Club Leicester Square |
| Prices: | £15 |
| Comics: | James Acaster, Josh Widdicombe, Nick Doody, Holly Walsh (MC) |
| 20:00 - Friday 17th Feb, '12 | |
| Venue: | 99 Club Leicester Square View |
| Prices: | £15 |
| Comics: | Matthew Osborn, Nick Doody, Nick Revell, Matt Green (MC) |
| 20:15 - Saturday 18th Feb, '12 | |
| Venue: | 99 Club Islington |
| Prices: | £15 |
| Comics: | Alistair Barrie, Matthew Osborn, Nick Doody, Matt Green (MC) |
| 20:30 - Saturday 25th Feb, '12 | |
| Venue: | Comedy At Soho-Ho |
| Prices: | £12.50 |
| Comics: | Hattie Hayridge, Josh Howie, Nick Doody |
| Info: | Plus: Simon Happily |
| 20:15 - Saturday 24th Mar, '12 | |
| Venue: | Africa Centre |
| Prices: | £10 (£5 concs) |
| Comics: | Ava Vidal, Nick Doody |
| 20:00 - Sunday 27th May, '12 | |
| Venue: | Bath Comedy Cavern |
| Prices: | £8 (£7 concs) |
| Comics: | Nick Doody, Vikki Stone |

Comedy Zone
Edinburgh Fringe 2006
Nick Doody: Before He Kills Again
Sean Collins: Vent
Edinburgh Fringe 2007
Nick Doody: Hypocrite
Edinburgh Fringe 2008
Nick Doody: Tour of Doody
Edinburgh Fringe 2009
Nick Doody: Schizo

