The TelegraphRussell Brand Russell Brand: Brandemic, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, review: the comic seer's mumbo-jumbo works like a charm The Telegraph - Dominic CavendishBarefoot in the park after kicking off his espadrilles, the comic (bearded, longish-haired, in humble jeans and white shirt) takes in the scene much like a commune leader surveying new recruits, with theatrical...
The TelegraphComedy Andy Zaltzman interview: 'Impartiality is a difficult thing in comedy' The Telegraph - Tristram Fane SaundersIt isn’t easy to bring something fresh to a show in its 103rd series, but Andy Zaltzman seems to have managed it. Last Friday, the 45-year-old took over as host of The News Quiz. If you tuned in to that...
The TelegraphJokes The future of jokes: how challenging comedy can be antidote to social media bubbles The Telegraph - Tristram Fane SaundersStop me if you’ve heard this one before. A comedian walks into a bar. The comedian walks onto a stage at the back of the bar, and tells a joke. Some people in the bar like it, some don’t. One person feels...
The TelegraphBill BaileyBill Bailey, Virgin Money Unity Arena, Newcastle, review: still one of the funniest, most brilliantly original comedians The Telegraph - Mark BrownSo, it’s come to this. Thanks to Covid-19, attending a comedy show now involves a logistical operation akin to that of the Berlin Airlift. In order to see Bill Bailey perform at the Virgin Money Unity...
The TelegraphComedy What’s wrong with television comedy – and how to fix it The Telegraph - Tristram Fane SaundersFirst question: what’s the problem with British TV comedy? Fingers on buzzers. Like fish and chips, the panel show is a national delicacy. Done well, it can be a pleasure. Have it every single night, you’ll...
