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The Comeback is coming back to theatres
The debut play from The Pin double act of Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen ran for just nine performances in the West End before the second lockdown hit in December.
Chortle, 1st May 2021Steve Bennett compiles his most memorable shows of 2020
The year when no gig was normal...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st December 2020Best of 2020: Comedy
Outdoor venues and podcasts to the rescue.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2020The 10 funniest comedy shows of 2020
There wasn't a lot to laugh about as venues closed and gigs were cancelled. But stand-ups still delivered silly, edgy and heartfelt gags. Our critic picks his favourite new material.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st December 2020Review: The Comeback
Shallow if skilfully constructed silliness from offbeat double act The Pin.
The Stage, 16th December 2020The Comeback review - comedy that sparkles by The Pin
Described as 'the cure for theatre' by producer Sonia Friedman, Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden's debut play is full of heart, pleasing pratfalls and endless flips of perspective.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th December 2020Review: The Comeback
The Comeback allows two immensely talented, up-and-coming actors to talk live on stage about the charms, eccentricities, and general fun of their industry - all the while telling a genuinely hilarious and engaging stage play.
Nick Ferris, A Younger Theatre, 16th December 2020Review: The Comeback
No sooner has The Comeback hit the West End stage than it will be forced to close, as London goes into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions from Wednesday.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th December 2020The Pin interview
As comedy duo The Pin head for London's Noël Coward Theatre with their debut play The Comeback, they tell Fergus Morgan about their busy and successful career and the good luck that propelled them from fringe comedians to West End performers.
Fergus Morgan, The Stage, 4th December 2020