The Damian Slash Mixtape
14/06/2017 … One sketch in the opening episode of The Damien Slash Mixtape spoofs Open Book, but with Mariella Frostrup replaced by a much more urban voice, bigging up a…
2017 Reviews
Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
Wed 14 June 2017
Tue 13 June 2017
Heroes of Fringe: Launch Show
Gig review by Steve Bennett at Soho Theatre, London
13/06/2017 … It seemed like every comedian in London was at one of two gigs last night.
The Turtle package
Our guide to the online comedy videos released today
13/06/2017 … Today, independent comedy producers Turtle Canyon have dumped 12 films on to YouTube, featuring some of the cream of alternative comicsThe 'Big Turtle Dump' will…
Mon 12 June 2017
Dying Laughing movie review
12/06/2017 … More than 50 stand-ups talking about stand-up.
Sat 10 June 2017
Reggie Watts at the Shepherds Bush Empire
Gig review by Steve Bennett in London
10/06/2017 … For originality and talent, Reggie Watts is in a league of his own.
Thu 08 June 2017
© BBC Frankie Boyle's New World Order
08/06/2017 … On the face of it, it seemed like a good idea to launch Frankie Boyle’s much-anticipated return to terrestrial TV just half an hour after the general election…
© Matt Crockett Tape Face
Gig review by Steve Bennett at The Garrick Theatre, London
08/06/2017 … The West End has surely not seen a show like this before.
Fri 02 June 2017
Micky Flanagan: An' Another Fing
Review by Steve Bennett at the Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
02/06/2017 … How do maintain your image as man-of-the-people comedian when you’re positively minted? Micky Flanagan decides the direct approach is best: ‘I’m…