Arthur Smith (I)
- 70 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Preview: Been there, done that, back & doing it again
There's a school of thought that the Edinburgh Fringe is a Young Person's Game. But actually in recent years it has become an older person's game too. Maybe they are the baby boomer generation who can afford to lose a few grand every August or maybe they just love the thrill of the Fringe and the art of stand-up. Whatever the reasons here are some comedians who know the game inside out and are the collective epitome of a safe pair of comedy hands. And no, they are not listed in descending order of chronology. We'll not be having any age before beauty here. Some of them might not be doing a full Fringe run, but at their age I think we can allow them a few days off. Click on their names for their dates and ticket details.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd July 2019Arthur Smith review
Syd is a funny and touching account of a life well lived. Smith bases the show on the memoir he asked his father to write, which described, among other things, his wartime experiences at El Alamein and as a prisoner of war in Colditz.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 10th July 2019Arthur Smith presented with Bath Plug Award
Arthur Smith has been presented with an award by Bath Comedy Festival. The Bath Plug Award acknowledges significant achievement or contribution to comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 11th April 2019Kiri Pritchard-McLean to host Newsjack
Kiri Pritchard-McLean has been announced as the new host of Newsjack, Radio 4 Extra's topical comedy show that has an open door submission policy.
British Comedy Guide, 12th December 2018Arthur Smith on the Edinburgh festivals
"Nothing in the world is worse than a puffed-up comedian"
Arthur Smith, The Scotsman, 10th August 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Arthur Smith
I think you could safely describe Arthur Smith as a genuine Edinburgh Fringe legend without worrying about a law suit landing on your doorstep.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd July 2018Fringe 2018: comedy shows to book now
Natalie Palamides, Dylan Moran and Arthur Smith are among the acts to catch at this year's Fringe.
Paul Fleckney, The Spectator, 5th July 201850 Fringe one-liners that deserved to win Funniest Joke
It's been ten years since Dave launched the Funniest Joke of the Fringe award, and there have been some worthy winners over the years. There have, however, been some unlucky losers.
Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 28th June 2018Edinburgh Fringe 2017: Terrier Awards
Unsurpassable comedy critic Fringe Dog announces the winners of the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Terrier Awards.
Fringe Dog, The Skinny, 25th August 2017Edinburgh Fringe day 19
How to perform comedy to a tough audience.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 20th August 2017