British Comedy Guide

Dominic Cavendish

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Mates In Chelsea review

After a run of disappointments at the Royal Court, Rory Mullarkey's gloriously funny play proves to be a surprisingly near-unalloyed delight.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 10th November 2023

Backstairs Billy review

Penelope Wilton makes a marvellous Queen Mother in the best royal drama in a decade.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 8th November 2023

An exclusive look at Ken Dodd's notebooks - which should have been burned

Five years after the comedian's death, his widow tells us why she's making public the journals she promised to destroy.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 7th September 2023

Jordan Gray interview: 'I'm more useful as a woman than as a man'

The trans comedian's TV striptease shocked viewers - but there's wisdom (and common sense) behind her X-rated wit.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 26th August 2023

Inside comedian Graham Linehan's 'cancelled' show at the Edinburgh Fringe

After having his Fringe show cancelled, the controversial comedian performed his set outside the Scottish parliament in Holyrood.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 17th August 2023

The cancellation of Graham Linehan is the most offensive Edinburgh Fringe joke of all

The festival used to break taboos. But its censorship - sight unseen - of the 'gender critical' comic's show is an affront to comedy.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 16th August 2023

Is there any future for comedy impressionists?

Alistair McGowan says young audiences 'have no idea' who most of his targets are. Is the shared culture they rely on a thing of the past?

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 12th August 2023

The Crown Jewels review

A few gems - but it won't reign on West End.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 28th July 2023

Frank Skinner interview

Ahead of his new Edinburgh Fringe show, the comedian talks Catholicism, class and risqué jokes.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 25th July 2023

Different Times: A History Of British Comedy review

Political correctness saved comedy? You must be joking.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 13th July 2023

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