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Dan Atkinson
Dan Atkinson

Dan Atkinson (I)

  • Stand-up comedian and producer

Press clippings

Dan Atkinson: My pun's been trademarked, but the joke is on me

Rebekah Vardy has made my 'Wagatha Christie' joke, from her case against Coleen Rooney, into intellectual property. If gags are bought up, British humour faces a bleak future.

Dan Atkinson, The Observer, 23rd April 2023

Bruce Dessau on doing the first Taskmaster in Edinburgh

Taskmaster began life as an Edinburgh Fringe show 10 years ago. Comedy critic Bruce Dessau, one of the first contestants, recalls the fun, chaos and rivalry.

Bruce Dessau, i Newspaper, 14th October 2020

Going to see stand-up? Don't fear the front row!

Sitting near a performer puts you in the firing line - but it also makes you an invaluable part of any comedy show.

Roberto Tyley, The Guardian, 3rd September 2019

Christmas interview with Git

Comprising Jon Richardson from 8 out of 10 Cats, Lloyd Langford from numerous Radio 4 shows and celebrated stand-up Dan Atkinson, this trio is a force to be reckoned with.

Laugh Out London, 8th December 2015

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