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Review - Ciarán Dowd: Padre Rodolfo
The verdict is four Hail Marys for Ciarán Dowd. Go see him and you shall receive absolution.
Johanna Makelainen, Broadway Baby, 13th May 2019Ciarán Dowd: Don Rodolfo at Soho Theatre review
Dowd is definitely a newcomer to look out for.
Ghazaleh Golpira, The Upcoming, 4th May 2019Avalon announces Edinburgh line-up
Veteran producers Avalon have announced their line-up for this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th April 2019Chortle Awards 2019 nominees
The nominees have been revealed for the 2019 Chortle Awards. Kiri Pritchard-McLean leads the lists, with four nominations.
British Comedy Guide, 26th February 2019The most memorable comedy gigs of 2018
Chortle editor Steve Bennett's personal top ten
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st December 2018Review 2018: Best Comedy Gigs 2018
It's not easy to pick out the best gigs from the ones I've seen this year. I've probably seen around 250 comedy shows in 2018.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st December 2018Ciarán Dowd interview
Meet the man behind the year's funniest show.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 19th December 2018Best live comedy shows of 2018
Let's face it, there was probably nothing funnier in 2018 than Plaid Shirt Guy's subtle critique of the US president over the Orange Man's very shoulder at a rally. But our comedy editor picks five acts who made a pretty good stab at lifting the gong for top live gig of the year.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th November 2018Ciarán Dowd, Soho Theatre review
Award-winning show ia great fun.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 15th October 2018Comedy Awards prove that proper humour is back
In recent years, the ECAs have prompted grumbling in some quarters for praising important but challenging work over shows with mainstream appeal.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 26th August 2018