Sam Simmons: Away in a Stranger
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Soho Theatre, London
14/12/2018 … Sometimes Christmas is joy and cheer, and sometimes it’s trudging through grim weather and irritating shopping mall crowds.
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Fri 14 December 2018
Fri 07 December 2018
Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit in the West End
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Wyndhams Theatre, London
07/12/2018 … Bill Bailey must surely warrant national treasure status by now.
Wed 05 December 2018
Hari Kondabolu: American Hour
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Soho Theatre, London
05/12/2018 … Hari Kondabolu is conflicted about the reverence with which stand-up is treated in Britain.
Tue 04 December 2018
Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year 2018
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Bill Murray, London
04/12/2018 … It’s been a few years since the Laughing Horse clubs held their new act competition, which has proved a useful early step for many an aspiring stand-up.
Fri 30 November 2018
Comedy at Winter Wonderland
Gig review by Steve Bennett in Hyde Park, London
30/11/2018 … Well, it is the Winter Wonderland, so perhaps it’s to be expected that the atmosphere is a little frosty.
Wed 28 November 2018
© BBC/Sophie Mutevelian Vic & Bob's Big Night Out on BBC Four
28/11/2018 … BBC Four’s limited comedy output is usually underplayed and subtle, so it’s something of a surprise to find Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer pop up here,…
Mon 26 November 2018
Scottish Comedian Of The Year final 2018
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Rotunda, Glasgow
26/11/2018 … In its day, the Scottish Comedian of the Year final has filled Glasgow’s Barrowlands Ballroom, the Old Fruitmarket and O2 Academy with a real sense of…
Mon 19 November 2018
Denim: The Reunion Tour
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Soho Theatre, London
19/11/2018 … The sassy cultural icons who embody girl power are back.