Arthur Smith (I)
- 70 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 2021Big names added to the Slapstick Festival 2022
Armando Iannucci, David Mitchell, Barry Cryer, Sally Phillips, Richard Herring, Tim Vine and more...
Chortle, 22nd October 2021Cambridge Comedy festival review
Mark Watson keeps head above water in washed-out Friday.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th July 2021Edinburgh 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 2021Brighton 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 2021Arthur 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 2021Arthur 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 2021Arthur 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 2021UK 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 2020Arthur 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