Rab Brown
Rachel Anderson
Rachel Fairburn
Rachel Stubbings
Rainer Hersch
Raph Shirley
Ray Alan
Ray Bradshaw
Ray Kane
Ray Peacock
Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue
Raymond Mearns
Rebecca Carrington
Red Redmond
Reece Shearsmith
Reggie Watts
Reginald D Hunter
Reuben
Rev Obadiah Steppenwolf III
Rex Boyd
Rhod Gilbert
Rhona Cameron
Rhona McKenzie
Rhys Darby
Rhys Thomas
Ria Lina
Rich Hall
Rich Wilson
Richard Ayoade
Richard Bowen
Richard Brophy
Richard Coughlan
Richard Herring
Richard Morton
Richard Perry
Richard Pryor
Richard Rycroft
Richard Sandling
Richard Stainbank
Richard Vranch
Rick Kiesewetter
Rick Right
Rick Shapiro
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Grover
Rik Mayall
Rik Moore
Ro Campbell
Rob Alderson
Rob Beckett
Rob Brydon
Rob Carter
Rob Collins
Rob Deb
Rob Deering
Rob Heeney
Rob Hitchmough
Rob Riley
Rob Rouse
Rob Schneider
Rob Tarbuck
Robert Commiskey
Robert Newman
Robert Webb
Robert White
Robin Banks
Robin Buckland
Robin Cousins
Robin Ince
Rod Shepherd
Roddy Fraser
Rodney Marques
Roger Monkhouse
Rohan Agalawatta
Roisin Conaty
Roland Gent
Romesh Ranganathan
Ron Vaudry
Ronnie Barker
Ronnie Corbett
Ronnie Edwards
Ronnie Golden
Rory Bremner
Rory O'Hanlon
Rosie Wilby
Ross Ashcroft
Ross Noble
Rowan Atkinson
Rowena Haley
Roy Chubby Brown
Rudi Lickwood
Rufus Hound
Russell Brand
Russell Howard
Russell Kane
Ruth Bratt
Ryan Gleeson
Ryan Gough
Rudi Lickwood
Rudi Lickwood at Chortle's Fast FringeClip from 2009 Edinburgh Fringe show |
More Rudi Lickwood videos |
| Rudi Lickwood at Chortle's Fast Fringe |
| Rudi Lickwood showreel |
Other footage
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Rudi Lickwood: Food For Thought - Fringe 2009 |
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Rudi Lickwood complains that some reviewers have criticised him for talking about race too much. But as a fortysomething black man why shouldn’t he? As he quite rightly points out, middle-class people talk about being middle-class, and Lickwood has some pertinent points to make. Sadly, prejudice is still prevalent today. Lickwood notes that there are few black role models and says the achievements of black people in history are routinely sidelined. Why do we learn about Florence Nightingale and not black nurse Mary Seacole? He says people make assumptions about him because of the colour of his skin, such as mistaking him for ‘the staff’ or following him in a store, presuming him a thief. Elsewhere he questions black youths’ use of the N-word. It all sounds heavy stuff but Lickwood’s years of experience on the circuit mean he can turn each point into a slick gag. The only quibble here is that he would benefit from a more streamlined show, one that doesn’t divert off-topic as much. Towards the end he includes a routine about pregnancy and relationships that is more club set than Fringe show. But he brings it back around at the end for a thought-provoking point about our gloriously multi-cultural country.
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| Date of live review: Sunday 30th Aug, '09 | |
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Review by Marissa Burgess |
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Monday 14th Jun, '10 - Bermondsey Square Hotel | |
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Charismatic and funny as hell, Rudi has an ability to handle crowds in places as diverse as Bow and Glasgow. Rudi directly appeals to the black members of his audience, but his material is universal and can be appreciated by everyone. For sure, one of the top comics working in the UK today. Alain English, March 2007 |
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Saw Rudi last night in Bristol and he was brilliant and I was very impressed. All the audience was in fits of laughter the whole time. A must-see act Anna King, November 2006 |
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We saw him at the Maidstone Up The Creek. Not the headline act but definitely should have been. Great show John, October 2006 |
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Great show. Not startlingly original but enough natural charm and wit to keep you laughing. Nik, August 2006 |
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I saw Rudi at the Lamproom Barnsley. He wasn't the headliner but he should have been. He was fantastic and the best act I've seen in years Hazel, April 2006 |
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A truly wonderful comedian, who has the skill, talent, style, and all the comic charisma in the world to go on and become a legend Lateef Lovejoy, December 2005 |
Where can I see Rudi Lickwood next?
| 20:00 - Friday 10th Sep, '10 | |
| Venue: | Comedy Carnival Leicester Square |
| Prices: | From £12 |
| Comics: | Dominic Frisby, Earl Okin, Milton Jones, Rudi Lickwood |
| 20:00 - Saturday 11th Sep, '10 | |
| Venue: | Comedy Carnival Clapham Grand |
| Prices: | £12 |
| Comics: | Pete Firman, Roger Monkhouse, Rudi Lickwood |
| 20:30 - Saturday 25th Sep, '10 | |
| Venue: | Crack Comedy Club |
| Prices: | Adult - £11.00, Student - £6.00 |
| Comics: | Pete Firman, Rudi Lickwood, Will Smith |
| 20:00 - Friday 1st Oct, '10 | |
| Venue: | Covent Garden Comedy Club |
| Prices: | £13 to £15 |
| Comics: | Duncan Oakley, Liam Mullone, Rudi Lickwood |
| Info: | MC Craig Murray |
| 20:00 - Saturday 2nd Oct, '10 | |
| Venue: | Covent Garden Comedy Club |
| Prices: | £13 to £15 |
| Comics: | Duncan Oakley, Liam Mullone, Rudi Lickwood |
| Info: | MC Craig Murray |
| 20:30 - Friday 19th Nov, '10 | |
| Venue: | Crack Comedy Club |
| Prices: | Adult - £10.00, Student - £5.00 |
| Comics: | Chris Martin, Rudi Lickwood |
| 20:00 - Saturday 20th Nov, '10 | |
| Venue: | Comedy Carnival Clapham Grand |
| Prices: | £12 |
| Comics: | Chris Martin, Jason Rouse, Rudi Lickwood |
| Info: | Plus Philberto |

Rudi Lickwood is Black British And Proud
Edinburgh Fringe 2009
Rudi Lickwood: Food For Thought
Tour
Rudi Lickwood: I’m A National Treasue

