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Barry Ferns
Barry Ferns

Barry Ferns

  • British
  • Writer and stand-up comedian

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Angel Comedy Club to throw a massive bank holiday street party

Comedians including Rosie Jones, Viggo Venn, Sikisa, Huge Davies and Julia Masli will be performing on the roof of the club's venue - the Bill Murray pub in Islington - on Sunday 7th May.

Chortle, 27th April 2023

NextUp to stream Angel, Monkey Barrel and Backyard gigs

Streaming platform NextUp has launched three 'digitised' comedy clubs, with more to follow. Shows from Angel Comedy, Monkey Barrel and Backyard Comedy will now regularly stream directly to NextUp's platform as part of their innovation and access strategy.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd February 2023

Komedia New Comedy Award final 2023 review

There are so many new comedy competitions now that it can be easy to take them for granted. But the genuine delight on Sam Williams's face after being crowned the Komedia's New Act Of The Year in Brighton last night shows how much some of the more prestigious titles can mean.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th February 2023

Barry Ferns crowdfunding Fringe history book

Comedian Barry Ferns has launched a crowdfunding initiative to gauge interest in a book telling the history of, and acting as a guide to, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2022

Canine comedy joins the line-up of Dogstival

Brand new for 2022 and kicking off the celebration vibes is Stand-Up Canine Comedy with the Barking Mad Comedy Club, from midday each day.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th April 2022

When live comedy was illegal... 10 memorable gigs of 2021

Twelve months ago it seemed uncertain whether it would be possible to produce this annual list of my ten most memorable gigs. But lockdown eventually eased, and the resilience and sprightliness of the comedy world meant live gigs sprung back instantly. Even the Edinburgh Fringe took place - albeit in a slimmed-down version, more chilled and friendlier than normal, barely recognisable without its usual intensity.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th December 2021

Edinburgh Fringe 2021: a crazy comedy experiment

Thanks to Covid, stand-ups at this year's slimmed-down festival have been unable to refine their routines. The results are wild.

Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 10th August 2021

Punchline's top Fringe shows 2021

It's that exhilarating time of year again and wow have we got a great line-up of live comedy shows for you!

Punchline UK, 3rd August 2021

Nina Gilligan wins Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2021

Nina Gilligan has won the Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2021 stand-up competition.

British Comedy Guide, 6th June 2021

Live review: Angel Comedy, The Bill Murray, N1

Despite the fact that they had every reason to be rusty all the acts were on good form, running as much on adrenaline as lager and excitement.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th May 2021

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