British Comedy Guide

Dominic Cavendish

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Ben Elton: a comedy great gives modern life a grilling

Telling it like it is, the comic looks set to remake himself as the darling of Middle England.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 11th September 2024

Ahir Shah: 'The idea that British tolerance was linked to the EU is nonsense'

One of the brightest stars of UK stand-up talks about Rishi Sunak, racist heckling and why he now feels upbeat about the future.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 10th September 2024

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 winners

Amy Gledhill has won the prestigious Best Comedy Show award at the Edinburgh Fringe for Make Me Look Fit on the Poster.

British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2024

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 nominations

Amy Gledhill, Catherine Bohart, Chris Cantrill, Josh Glanc, Natalie Palamides, Reuben Kaye and Sarah Keyworth are nominated for Best Show in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2024

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 judging panel revealed

Nana Hughes, Head of Comedy at ITV, will chair the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 judging panel.

British Comedy Guide, 25th July 2024

Peter Kay review

Kay's rare common touch shines through - but he needs more gags up his sleeve.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 4th May 2024

An Evening With The Fast Show review

In this nostalgic stage tribute to the 1990s TV sketch show, Swiss Toni, Ron Manager and co feel like timeless comic creations.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 24th March 2024

'1990s excesses now look mild': inside the improbable return of Drop The Dead Donkey

Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin's on-the-nose topical comedy is returning as a play. But in the 24hr media world, can it keep its edge?

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 5th February 2024

Fascinating Aïda review

The trio's brand of Boomer-friendly, Noël Coward-esque singalongs remains charming - but the material could do with a dash more vinegar.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 3rd February 2024

Why politically incorrect comedy is back in style

Critics claim his anti-woke, taboo-busting gags make him a dinosaur. But in fact, the man behind Armageddon has never been more on-trend.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 28th December 2023

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