Dave Johns
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
John Bishop threatened to "knock out" Dave Johns for "taking the piss"
John Bishop has revealed that he once threatened to punch Dave Johns for belittling him on stage during an early gig.
British Comedy Guide, 4th November 2024Dave Johns on taking I, Daniel Blake to the stage
Seven years on, Ken Loach's angriest film still shocks with its portrayal of life on benefits. It made Dave Johns a star - but did nothing to mellow his righteous fury.
Simon Hattenstone, The Guardian, 24th May 2023BBC announces raft of comedy shorts
The BBC has formally unveiled a line-up of new comedy pilots, being released as individual short films on iPlayer this Friday.
British Comedy Guide, 24th May 2023Dave Johns updates I, Daniel Blake's story for stage premiere
Actor and comedian Dave Johns, who played the lead role in Ken Loach's award-winning 2016 film I, Daniel Blake, is to update the story for its first stage version.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 17th November 2022I, Daniel Blake star Dave Johns on 10 things that changed his life
"I came from a working-class area, Byker, in Newcastle. It's pretty run-down now. Back then it was a bustling place. People were living in back-to-back housing with outside toilets."
Mark Brown, The National (Scotland), 21st August 2022Fisherman's Friends: One And All review - flavourless reheat of factory-made Britcom
Sequel to comedy about a singing group of mates fortuitously brought to fame is likable enough but all too predictable.
Cath Clarke, The Guardian, 18th August 2022Dave Johns: This is the show I've always wanted to do
Dave Johns is the personification of the spirit of the Fringe and proof positive that magic can happen here in Edinburgh, according to Guy Masterson, who directed him in 2003, in a career changing series of acting roles kicking off with Angry Man No 6, in 12 Angry Men.
Kate Copstick, Entertainment Now, 13th August 2022My Festival: Dave Johns
Newcastle's favourite self-styled "sexy pensioner" talks lockdowns spent in his pants, bad reviews, juggling, and slo-mo combat with the late great Sean Lock.
The Scotsman, 5th August 2022Life according to: Dave Johns
An interview with Johns as he prepares for the 2022 Fringe.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 20th July 2022Interview with Dave Johns, comedian, actor, and star of 'I, Daniel Blake'
"Theatre and being an entertainer seemed a billion miles away from my life... A teacher took us to see Death of a Salesman, which totally blew me away! That was it, I was hooked!"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 12th July 2022