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David Elms

David Elms

  • English
  • Actor, writer, composer and musical comedian

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Nick Mohammed's Christmas Carol(ish) haunted by technical failure

Nick Mohammed's festive tale A Christmas Carol(ish) has had a bumpy launch in the West End - with the official first night performance abandoned after being plagued by technical issues.

Chortle, 22nd November 2024

A Christmas Carol (ish) at @sohoplace review: a festive hit in waiting

Despite opening night being derailed by technical problems this play balances silliness with sophistication in a way that should make it a Christmas favourite.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 22nd November 2024

Review: A Christmas Carol-ish...by Mr Swallow, Soho Theatre

Even when the plot goes nowhere fast this is all very enjoyable.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th December 2022

Mr Swallow - A Christmas Carol-ish, Soho Theatre review

The show feels just slightly stretched, but there are flashes of brilliance over its 80 minutes.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 15th December 2022

A Christmas Carol-ish... by Mr Swallow review

I'll say it now: I love a good Christmas Show. I don't consider myself over-the-top when it comes to festive feelings, but I do like the spirit of Christmas - the warmth, good tidings and all that razz the season brings. And so it was with much excitement I got myself down to Soho Theatre for A Christmas Carol-ish by Mr Swallow (aka Nick Mohammed). I was not disappointed.

Samantha Collett, North West End UK, 11th December 2022

Review: Mr Swallow

Nick Mohammed is Scrooge as you've never seen him before.

Will Noble, Londonist, 9th December 2022

A Christmas Carol-ish by Mr Swallow review

There are already nine major versions of A Christmas Carol on the London stage this winter. Now here's No. 10 - guaranteed to be nothing like the rest.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th December 2022

A Christmas Carol-ish... by Mr Swallow review

Mohammed gives a sprightly performance that grafts the Mr Swallow character nicely onto the Scroogey-Santa trope while retaining the essential personality of his original creation.

Maryam Philpott, The Reviews Hub, 9th December 2022

A Christmas Carol-ish, Soho Theatre review

Nick Mohammed has created an evening full of charm, which on the surface looks a bit haphazard but is intricately pieced together.

Dean Wood, Everything Theatre, 9th December 2022

Cast confirmed for Mr Swallow's Christmas Carol-ish show

The full cast for A Christmas Carol-ish as critically acclaimed actress Sarah Hadland joins Mr Swallow (writer/star and double Emmy award nominee Nick Mohammed) and co.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th September 2022

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