British Comedy Guide
Colin Hoult
Colin Hoult

Colin Hoult

  • 45 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and comedian

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Colin Hoult interview

Until recently, Colin Hoult was doing very nicely indeed as a character-based comic and actor. Now, Hoult is touring a brand new show that takes a brand new tack: it's called Colin and is essentially stand-up, with Hoult as himself for the first time.

Andy Murray, Northern Soul, 7th November 2024

Colin Hoult: "I find it more exhausting to be myself than a character"

After years of playing characters, including Nottingham's finest, Andy Parker, and the inimitable "has-been actress" Anna Mann, acclaimed actor, stand-up and writer Colin Hoult is finally on tour as himself.

Sarski Anderson, Bristol 24/7, 22nd October 2024

James Acaster and Rose Matafeo join Spike Milligan's Badjelly cast

James Acaster, Rose Matafeo, Jo Brand, Tim Key, Colin Hoult and Richard O'Brien are among those voicing Badjelly, the forthcoming animated television adaptation of Spike Milligan's children's story, joining Miriam Margolyes, Rhys Darby, Julian Barratt, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Roisin Conaty, Katherine Parkinson and Joe Wilkinson in the 13-part series.

British Comedy Guide, 15th October 2024

Colin Hoult: "It was like a religious experience."

Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated actor, comedian and writer Colin Hoult is embarking on a new national tour. He talks us through the moments that helped him get here.

Colin Hoult, Square Mile, 25th September 2024

Colin Hoult review

A beautifully constructed show, every chaotic choice pays off.

Auriol Reddaway, The Spy In The Stalls, 24th September 2024

Colin Hoult on ADHD, Mapperley Hospital and Being a Vampire

He's worked with vampires, ghosts and Ricky Gervais. Now Colin Hoult is bringing his new comedy show to Nottingham and reveals to us how it all began, as a child, in the shadows of Mapperley...

Ian C Douglas, LeftLion, 19th September 2024

Colin Hoult wins NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy

Stand-up streamer NextUp has given its Biggest Award in Comedy prize to Colin Hoult.

British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2024

ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlists revealed

The Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have announced 13 nominees for Best Show and 10 nominees for Best Newcomer.

British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2024

NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy announces nominees

Twenty Edinburgh Fringe shows have been longlisted for streaming platform NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy.

British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2024

Colin Hoult on the best and worst of the Fringe

"Doing nothing but sleeping and fighting in bins."

Chortle, 4th August 2024

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