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Chris McCausland: the comic who can't see his audience
Comedian Chris McCausland makes his debut on the "Holy Grail" of TV comedy programmes Live at the Apollo early next year, but he hadn't planned on becoming a comedian at all. It was only after he went blind as a teenager, and then lost his job years later due to depression, that he turned to jokes.
Lucy Edwards, BBC, 17th December 2017Review: English Comedian of the Year, Udderbelly
The second comedy competition in two nights, following Old Comedian of the Year, was another mix of very familiar and less familiar names, with only one act cropping up twice. If nothing else this shows that there are lots of talented stand-ups around. And a lot that want to win competitions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th July 2016English Comedian Of The Year 2016
In the end, it was a relative rookie who triumphed - and will now be gracing next year's Adelaide and Perth festivals down under on the back of his achievement. Josh Pugh, winner of a couple of new act awards in the Midlands last year, took the title for a set packed full of short, quirky jokes from a peculiarly offbeat mind.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th July 2016Review: Chris McCausland, Toby Hadoke, Tom Stade etc
The Comedy Store, hosted monthly at Durham's Gala Theatre, has been bringing the circuit's best comics to the North East for years. This fine Bank Holiday Monday is no exception; on the bill tonight are three stars of international stage, prime-time screen, and a banking advert.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 6th May 2014Review: Chris McCausland, Toby Hadoke, Tom Stade
The Comedy Store, hosted monthly at Durham's Gala Theatre, has been bringing the circuit's best comics to the North East for years. This fine Bank Holiday Monday is no exception; on the bill tonight are three stars of international stage, prime-time screen, and a banking advert.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 6th May 2014Shattering expectations - Chris McCausland
Chris McCausland has a pretty good record of pleasing Three Weeks reviewers, so it seemed like it was time to throw some questions in his general direction...
ThreeWeeks, 21st August 2012Interview: Chris McCausland
The comedian discusses his blindness ahead of gigs at Highlight, Glasgow and the Fringe.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 21st July 2011Edinburgh Fringe grilling: Chris McCausland
Next to hitch a ride in Sport.co.uk's pickup truck of truth is Liverpudlian stand-up Chris McCausland - a Sunday Times 'Must See' and The Times 'Critics' Choice' - who this month brings his Emotional Retard show to the Pleasance Courtyard...
Jonny Abrams, Sport.co.uk, 20th August 2010