David Walliams
- 53 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and author
Press clippings Page 11
Can Little Britain stagger out of the gutter this time?
The bad boys of repulsive comedy want to clean up their act - 12 years too late.
Barbara Ellen, The Guardian, 25th January 2020David Walliams could debut new Little Britain character
It's been reported that the Britain's Got Talent star will use his presenting spot at next week's National Television Awards to debut a brand-new character.
Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 23rd January 2020Lucas & Walliams plot Little Britain revival
Little Britain could return to television, as Matt Lucas and David Walliams are developing plans to work together again.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd January 2020Was Little Britain ever really funny?
It was always unclear who the joke was on in Matt Lucas and David Walliams's sketch show. Twelve years on, the way minorities are demonised in Britain is no laughing matter.
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 22nd January 2020David Walliams reimagines the classic fairytale post-wedding, replete with a self-centred Prince Charming (played by Walliams himself), meddling wicked stepmother (Celia Imrie) and bumbling king (Tom Courtenay). The tropes are gently upturned with raps and gags in this panto-fuelled hour.
Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 24th December 2019Cinderella: After Ever After, Sky 1 review
Preposterous fairytale sequel tweaks the funny bone.
Adam Sweeting, The Arts Desk, 24th December 2019Review: The Boy in the Dress
Magical, endearing and irresistible.
Colin Davison, British Theatre Guide, 6th December 2019Review: The Boy in the Dress, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
It is fun, sparkly, and with a meaning thrown in, I'm sure the production will do very well indeed.
Bea Bennett, A Younger Theatre, 4th December 2019Walliams smashes personal best as The Beast reigns
David Walliams' The Beast of Buckingham Palace (HarperCollins) has racked up record single-week sales for the author, selling 130,073 copies for £886,333.
Kiera O'Brien, The Bookseller, 3rd December 2019The Boy in the Dress review
A wonderfully warm-hearted and well-cast show.
Paul Taylor, The Independent, 29th November 2019