2009 Reviews
Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
Thu 01 January 2009
Just for Laughs: Montreal Festival Showcase 2009
01/01/2009 … It’s as if there are three simultaneous gigs being performed to three different audiences at the annual Just For Laughs showcase at the London Comedy Store.
Scott Capurro's Position
01/01/2009 … If any chat show is only as good as its guests, Scott Capurro’s new live venture looks promising indeed, with the likes of Ken Livingstone, Julian Clary, Brain…
© BBC Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
01/01/2009 … In comedy circles, Stewart Lee has long been acknowledged as an influential, intelligent and principled stand-up almost beyond reproach.
Jan Ravens: A Funny Look at Impressions
01/01/2009 … You’ll learn a lot about impressionism from Jan Ravens’s new show – its history, its science and its psychology – but you won’t necessarily laugh a whole…
Isma Almas: Eager Beaver
01/01/2009 … Isma Almas’s early attempt at her first hour-long show is something of a jumble.
Martin White: The Nefarious World Of The Royal Accordion Society
01/01/2009 … Ever think there just aren’t enough accordions in comedy? If so, Martin White has the perfect show for you.
Jim Smallman Is... Boy Next Door Gone Wrong
01/01/2009 … From his debut solo show, it’s obvious that Jim Smallman is a natural born compere.