Ron Funches
Gig review by Steve Bennett at the Soho Theatre, London
12/06/2016 … If only a bad stand-up laughs at their own jokes, Ron Funches must be the worst comedian in the world, with every line greeted by a delighted giggle, a laugh somewhere…
2016 Reviews
Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
Sun 12 June 2016
Thu 09 June 2016
Power Monkeys
09/06/2016 … Well, you can’t fault it for topicality – but is it funny? The selling point of Channel 4’s new comedy Power Monkeys is that much of…
Mon 06 June 2016
Bo Burnham Make Happy
Netflix review by Steve Bennett
06/06/2016 … Analysing comedy has never been easier.
Reginald D Hunter: The Aluminium Negro
Gig review by Jay Richardson in Kilkenny
06/06/2016 … As a comedian more concerned with exploring provocative lines of enquiry than reaching neat conclusions, Reginald D Hunter can be a maddening watch for those seeking…
Cat Laughs 2016
Review from Jay Richardson in Kilkenny
06/06/2016 … If there was a recurring theme to this year’s Cat Laughs comedy festival in Kilkenny, it was shock and awe at the city’s proud new statue of hurling players…
Reginald D Hunter: The Aluminium Negro
06/06/2016 … As a comedian more concerned with exploring provocative lines of enquiry than reaching neat conclusions, Reginald D Hunter can be a maddening watch for those seeking…
Cat Laughs, Kilkenny 2016
06/06/2016 … If there was a recurring theme to this year’s Cat Laughs comedy festival in Kilkenny, it was shock and awe at the city’s proud new statue of hurling players…
Thursday at the Backyard
Steve Bennett reviews an international bill
06/06/2016 … The Backyard’s weekly new act and new material night has an international feel tonight, with 11 nationalities represented in one way or another among the 10 acts.