Derek Mitchell
- Comedian
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Derek Mitchell review
With relations between the US, UK and Europe realigning every day just now, Derek Mitchell's debut stand-up hour feels a bit on the nose, even if the beginning of its run preceded the recent ramping up of anti-immigrant rhetoric from various Western governments.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 2nd March 2025Chortle Awards nominees revealed
Nominees have been revealed for the 2025 Chortle Awards. Alma's Not Normal, Bob Mortimer, Inside No. 9 and Rosie Jones are shortlisted in the television categories.
British Comedy Guide, 27th February 2025Funniest jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe 2024, from Alex Camp to Bishops
We asked comedians at this year's comedy festival to send in their best lines - vote for your favourite below.
The Telegraph, 23rd August 2024The 33 best shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
There are more than 3,000 shows taking over the Scottish capital this summer - and these are our picks of what to see.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 2nd August 2024Comedy newcomers at the Edinburgh Fringe
Another swathe of newcomers are offloading their fresh material into audience's ears and down towards their funny bones for 2024. Here we give a mere 24 of them a chance to sell us their show in, you guessed it, precisely 24 words.
The List, 2nd August 2024Fringe: Comedian on why Scotland would be 'great for EU'
For US comedian Derek Mitchell, everything started with what he calls a "depressing time with a sad salad".
Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 1st August 2024Funniest jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe 2024, from Jazz Emu to Olaf Falafel
We asked comedians at this year's comedy festival to send in their best lines - vote for your favourite below.
The Telegraph, 26th July 2024On the Mic Picks: Derek Mitchell
The American character comedian says that he'll make sense of 'all the cultural nonsense' between nations.
On The Mic, 21st July 2024EdFringe Talk: Derek Mitchell: Double Dutch
"I saw some of my favourite comedy acts ever for the first time up at the Edinburgh Fringe (Colin Hoult, Diane Chorley, Lolly Adefope), and they have been blowing my mind ever since!"
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 6th July 2024Chortle's Fast Fringe 2024 line-up revealed
The line-up has been announced for this year's London Fast Fringe - offering bite-sized previews of 28 Edinburgh shows in one manic night.
Chortle, 28th May 2024