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Alistair McGowan
Alistair McGowan

Alistair McGowan

  • 60 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and impressionist

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How I made an impression on McGowan and Bremner

Ant and Dec? Perpetual laughter. Boris Johnson? Strangle the vowels. Andy Murray? Just growl. Alistair McGowan and Rory Bremner try and make a mimic of Stephen Moss.

Stephen Moss, The Guardian, 10th August 2016

Comedy is still king, but with less attendants

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is with us and this year, more than ever comedy is king. Yet, this year, more than ever, stand-up comedy rules supreme, and it's to be expected. Not only is the nation on the search for post-Brexit referendum, negative interest rates, pre-President Trump laughs, it's on the search for cheap laughs. That is, recession laughs, shows which are relatively cheap to stage.

Brian Beacom, The Herald, 3rd August 2016

The 50 best shows to see at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival

From Alistair McGowan to Youssou N'Dour - our critics pick the 50 gigs guaranteed to make Edinburgh rock.

The Telegraph, 30th July 2016

Fringe: Ten theatre shows for comedy fans

It's hard to credit it sometimes, but there are actually sections of the Edinburgh Fringe programme that aren't comedy. Here are some of the picks from the theatre section that would be of interest to comedy fans, even if they are not all comedies.

Chortle, 19th July 2016

Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan review

Anybody who sees this show would be forgiven for thinking the cast is huge - with the talents of Alistair McGowan in the mix it is no surprise that anyone would think that this is a show of 100 voices. With Jasper Carrott performing in the same show, they might also be forgiven for feeling 20-30 years younger, watching a seasoned performer who flourishes on the stage with comedic flair, throwing them back into the 80s and 90s in a timeless manner.

Matt Yeoman, The Reviews Hub, 30th November 2015

An Audience with Jimmy Savile, Park Theatre, review

It isn't too soon for a play about Jimmy Savile - but this one, starring Alistair McGowan, just isn't any good, says Ben Lawrence.

Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 12th June 2015

Alistair McGowan admits misgivings over Savile play

Alistair McGowan has admitted he had misgivings before agreeing to play Jimmy Savile in a new West End play.

BBC News, 7th June 2015

Alistair McGowan's mum fears for Savile play

The writer of a play about the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal has revealed the mother of its star, Alistair McGowan, is among its critics.

Malton and Pickering Mercury, 21st May 2015

Alistair McGowan to star as Jimmy Savile in Fringe play

'People are ready' for a Jimmy Savile play, says writer Jonathan Maitland.

Mark Brown, The Guardian, 6th April 2015

Jasper Carrott interview

Jasper Carrott is teaming up with impressionist Alistair McGowan, after rediscovering his love for making audiences laugh.

Crawley News, 10th January 2015

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