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Camden's Electric Ballroom hosts another rapid-fire comedy blitz, with northern lad Ramsey clearly relishing his recent promotion to master of ceremonies. After putting the crowd at ease with an entertainingly wayward Aussie impression, Ramsey introduces compressed sets from rising motormouth Marlon Davis and beloved numbskull Lee Nelson, a delusional poseur whose swanky suit still has the security tag visibly attached.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 11th October 2017Chris Ramsey: I'll always stay true to my Geordie roots
Chris Ramsey promises that he'll always stay true to his Geordie roots - no matter what. That's why the comedian still lives in his small hometown of South Shields, along with his wife and two-year-old son, despite having landed his dream TV role.
Vicki Newman, The Mirror, 28th September 2017The frill-free comedy showcase that feels like a rawer, raunchier Live At The Apollo returns for a third series, with likable northern scallywag Chris Ramsey taking over as host from Russell Howard. After expertly neutralising a heckle within his first minute on stage, the former Hebburn star tees up sets from the brilliantly brassy US comic Desiree Burch and Al Murray's bulletproof poobah of lubricated wisdom, the Pub Landlord.
The Guardian, 27th September 2017Comedy Central orders The Chris Ramsey Show Series 2
Comedy Central has commissioned a second series of The Chris Ramsey Show. The format, which will return in 2018, will be evolved into a weekly topical chat show.
British Comedy Guide, 7th August 2017Review: Chris Ramsey, Latitude 2017
OK, he's no Daniel Kitson and he is not reinventing the wheel, but he can put a smile on the most gloomy curmudgeon's face.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th July 2017Chris Ramsey at Latitude 2017 review
The pram in the hall is said to spell the death of creativity, but for comedians a new baby can easily be a rich vein of new material, just as long as they take care not to alienate the child-free.
Steve Delaney, Chortle, 14th July 2017Star-studded line-up for South Tyneside comedy festival
South Tyneside Comedy Festival, based at The Customs House in South Shields, is coming back after its first year in 2016.
ITV, 28th June 2017Mel Giedroyc to host new panel show Mind The Gap
Mel Giedroyc is to host the pilot of a new TV panel show about generational differences. Jenny Éclair and Chris Ramsey will be the team captains on Mind The Gap.
British Comedy Guide, 12th May 2017Chris Ramsey takes over from Russell Howard on Stand Up Central
Comedy Central have ordered a third series of Stand Up Central, with Chris Ramsey taking over from Russell Howard as host.
British Comedy Guide, 9th May 2017Chris Ramsey at Nottingham Playhouse - review
Chris Ramsey might have been on the stage, but it was an audience member who had the packed-out Nottingham Playhouse crowd in stitches.
Jemma Page, The Nottingham Post, 5th May 2017