British Comedy Guide
Arthur Smith
Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith (I)

  • 69 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Best of 2021: Comedy

Everybody in the comedy industry started out with so much hope that, finally, things could get back to normal in 2021 - and for a while they did, and there were some gems as live comedy returned to clubs and theatres.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 29th December 2021

Cambridge Comedy festival review

Mark Watson keeps head above water in washed-out Friday.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th July 2021

Edinburgh Fringe economics scrutinised in new film

Jimmy Carr and Al Murray are among the comedians featured in a new documentary film about the economics of the Edinburgh Fringe. Father Of The Fringe, presented by Dominic Frisby, explores the links between the arts festival and the principles of free market economic theory laid down by 18th century philosopher Adam Smith.

British Comedy Guide, 10th June 2021

Brighton Fringe review: Arthur Smith - Syd

The source material Smith uses is a memoir the family asked Syd to write in his 70's. It's a lovely book to have as a reminiscence of a life well lived and from it Smith junior tells the crowd a number of funny and touching stories from the 1940s and 50's which have the gathering in fits of laughter, and sometimes groans, as Syd's humour is presented, to our appreciation.

Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 1st June 2021

Arthur Smith, Brighton Fringe review

His father Syd's memoirs relate that much of his time as a constable was taken up with dealing with drunks.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 31st May 2021

Arthur Smith writing book and Radio 4 special about his father

Arthur Smith is turning his late father's life story into a Radio 4 special, and a book titled My Dad Was In Colditz.

British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2021

Arthur Smith: threat to club is no laughing matter

Fears over future of industry as the Bill Murray faces uncertainty.

Calum Fraser, Islington Tribune, 29th January 2021

UK Pun Championship 2021 line-up announced

The contestants have been revealed for the 2021 UK Pun Championship. Also, the finalists for Silver Stand Up Competition have been announced.

British Comedy Guide, 18th December 2020

Arthur Smith axes Edinburgh show

Arthur Smith, the only comedian who was due to perform a sort-of 'official' show in Edinburgh this August has cancelled his run (or rather walk).

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th August 2020

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