Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
© Harry Elletson Review of comedian's show about a Hollywood party crush
28/02/2026 … ‘This is relatable, right?’ says Simon Amstell a few scenes into his story about donning a Gucci suit and heading to a Hollywood party whose invitation…
Review of documentary film of comedians working under occupation
25/02/2026 … You might have thought the people of Palestine had greater problems to address than the lack of a viable comedy scene.
Review of comic's post-breakup show
20/02/2026 … Now on his second live tour after making his name on the socials, Daniel Foxx says he prefers stand-up to online as it’s ‘more intimate and gossipy’…
Review of visiting American comic's PowerPoint-led show
17/02/2026 … PowerPoint has long been part of the comedian’s toolkit, but Josh Sharp takes it to extremes, with 2,000 slides in his 75-minute show.
© Johan Persson Review of the last stage outing for Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey Appleby
15/02/2026 … Is it a good idea to revive Yes Prime Minister, the defining political sitcom of the Thatcher era, for one final chapter? Well, as the obfuscating civil servant…
11/02/2026 … Whatever happened to the days when a talent hunt would throw up hopeless would-be comedians, hilarious only in their misguided belief they had a future? The Brighton…
Review of the comic back out on tour
10/02/2026 … If you were being harsh, you could describe Russell Howard as comedy’s equivalent of the ‘Love, Life, Laugh’ slogan, pushing a worthy but banal…
© Matt Squire Review of Mackenzie Crook's new supernatural comedy-drama
09/02/2026 … The one-line review is that if you enjoyed Detectorists – and you really should have – you’ll enjoy Mackenzie Crook’s new project, too.
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