BCG Daily Tuesday 18th March 2014
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Russell Kane review
As festival opening weekend gigs go, Russell Kane's sold-out show was always going to be a pretty solid bet.
Marianne Gunn, The Herald, 18th March 2014Bristol hosts Barry Humphries' final UK performance
It was an event which would have made Bristol the envy of the country. An audience in the city last night became part of comedy history when it laughed its way through Barry Humphries' final performance on British soil.
Marc Rath, The Bristol Post, 18th March 2014Review: Barry Humphries
Apart from appearances in film clips, Barry's more boisterous alto egos, Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, were nowhere to be seen as he drew the audience closer and closer with a series of far more gently told reminicents of his long and highly successful career.
The Bristol Post, 18th March 2014David Baddiel: why I'm turning The Infidel into musical
As a Kickstarter campaign is launched to fund Infidel: The Musical, the comic and author explains why his cult comedy about Jews and Muslims was ripe for a stage makeover.
David Baddiel, The Guardian, 18th March 2014Interview: Tom Wrigglesworth
In turns heart-wrenching and hilarious, Tom Wrigglesworth's new show, Utterly at Odds With the Universe, takes him on an emotional journey from childhood to adulthood, exploring the poignant and profound relationship with his granddad.
Peter Dixon, Giggle Beats, 18th March 2014Lenny Henry calls for law to boost black actors on TV
The actor and comedian Lenny Henry has called for new legislation to reverse the "appalling" percentage of black and Asian people in the creative industries.
Tara Conlan, The Guardian, 18th March 2014Amy Conachan: Starring in a disability sex comedy
Amy Conachan is a rising young star of Scottish theatre, who's starring in a new stage comedy about the sometimes awkward reality of sex and disability.
Emma Tracey, BBC Ouch!, 18th March 2014Jack Whitehall, O2 Arena review
Decent storyteller who needs more convincing material.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 18th March 2014Is this the least essential sequel ever?
It's been 13 years since the original movie, which seemed dated about a fortnight after it came out, and even fewer people have been clamouring to hear what the character did next. Surely nobody can make a less essential sequel to this. Or can they?
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 18th March 2014Jerry Sadowitz review
Jerry Sadowitz finds it hard getting bookings due to his reputation as one of Britain's most offensive comedians.
Gerard Leachman, Nottingham Post, 18th March 2014Jim Davidson announces UK tour
Following his victory in Celebrity Big Brother Jim Davidson has announced a major 54-date UK tour starting at the Great Yarmouth Britannia Pier on September 5. 'No Further Action' will see Davidson tell the story of his arrest and the nightmare 12 months that followed, the clearing of his name and winning the heart of the nation all over again as a Big Brother champion.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th March 2014Choosing the soundtrack for my movie 'Svengali'
It was amazing how many times I'd run in breathless to the edit suite waving the song I was convinced would be the 'one'. We'd quickly load it, play the scene with the song and then there would be a silence and everyone would slowly look at me. It's wrong isn't it?
Jonny Owen, The Huffington Post, 18th March 2014W1A Preview
The tone of W1A is almost identical to that of Twenty Twelve, which is no bad thing as Twenty Twelve won a BAFTA for 'Best Situation Comedy' last year, and I see no reason why W1A can't and won't follow suit.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 18th March 2014Full Monty writer blames 'producer-less' production
The Full Monty writer Simon Beaufoy has hit out at the show's producer, claiming he did not come to the production or talk to the cast and crew ahead of the announcement that the play is closing early.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 18th March 2014Interview: Mike Wozniak on his latest show Take the Hit
The show focuses on a man browbeaten into domestic torment.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th March 2014My Comedy Heroes: Julia Sutherland
The comedian idolises Eddie Izzard, Limmy, Maria Bamford and the Absolutely sketch crew.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th March 2014'Yes, Prime Minister' clip on Russia suits state today
The Cold War may be over - but in annexing Crimea, it appears that Russia is simply adopting "salami tactics"...
The Huffington Post, 18th March 2014Simon Munnery, Leicester Square Theatre - comedy review
While other comedians tend to settle into a groove once they have found their voice, it is heartwarming that Munnery is still finding new avenues to amble down.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 18th March 2014Portsmouth theatre hopes it has beaten a comedy record
A Portsmouth theatre is hoping it's smashed the world record for the longest-running comedy show. 64 comedians have been a performing a non-stop stand-up routine arranged by the New Theatre Royal since Saturday afternoon at Fratton Park.
Miles O'Leary, Portsmouth News, 18th March 2014Blithe Spirit, Gielgud Theatre, London, review
Angela Lansbury is on sparkling form in Blithe Spirit, one of Noël Coward's most inventive comedies.
Charles Spencer, The Telegraph, 18th March 201417 essential PR lessons from Siobhan Sharpe
"Totally. Yeah. Okay so the thing with this is. Okay. The thing is. Totally."
Scott Bryan, BuzzFeed, 18th March 2014Russell Howard: the road to the Royal Albert Hall
The superstar stand-up's latest tour - Wonderbox - culminates with a four-night stint at the prestigious Albert Hall. But he's no stranger to iconic venues. Here he remembers the milestone London gigs of his career.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 18th March 2014Alan Carr interview
Alan Carr, who lives in London with his partner Paul and their Irish setters Bev and Joyce, talks drinks, Muppets, and pulling strings to get A-list Hollywood star guests on his show...
Martina Fowler, TV Choice, 18th March 2014Terry Gilliam: Monty Python is a thorn in my side
Terry Gilliam on his new film The Zero Theorem, reviving Don Quixote - and those rumours of Monty Python US dates.
Steven MacKenzie, The Big Issue, 18th March 2014The Rosie Wilby three minute interview
Multitalented Rosie Wilby is a chart singer/song writer, turned stand-up comedian, turned DJ. Finding some small amount of fame as part of her group 'Wilby' was never enough for her, so she started trying to make people laugh. It worked.
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