Dominic Maxwell
- Journalist
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Why do so many comedians have ADHD? 'It's the perfect job for us!'
Simon Brodkin, Angela Barnes, Colin Hoult and Jenny Bede are tackling their experiences of the condition in new shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. Neurodiversity can be funny, they tell Dominic Maxwell.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 4th August 2022Fringe comedy queen Nica Burns: 'It's a bumper year for newcomers'
The legendary West End producer and theatre owner tells Dominic Maxwell why Edinburgh is still best for new talent.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 30th July 20222022 Edinburgh Comedy Awards judging panel announced
The Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022 judging panel features Adnan Ahmed (Sky Studios), Cherie Cunningham (Dave), Joe Hullait (Channel 4), Pete Strauss (BBC Studios), journalists Ashley Davies, Isobel Lewis and Dominic Maxwell and comedy fans Paul Abbey, Jo Kinsella and Monique May Munroe.
British Comedy Guide, 14th July 2022Barry Cryer: A Celebration review
Tears of a clown? Nobody, if the slew of comics and actors at this starry one-off celebration last night was anything to go by, had told Barry Cryer about it.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 14th June 2022Jordan Brookes review
A comedian comfortable with discomfort needs to shape up this act.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 31st May 2022Dara Ó Briain review
The most memorable and probably the best show of his career.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 26th May 2022Lou Sanders review
A skilled comedian who needs better material.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 9th May 2022Dylan Moran review
On a good night Dylan Moran will light up any room with a precision-crafted observational absurdism that is hard to distinguish from his moments of off-the-cuff inspiration. This scrappy collection of half-formed thoughts and barely there routines is not a good night, though. Nor does it look likely to offer good nights in the near future.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 11th April 2022Joe Lycett review
Wildly inventive but bordering on self-congratulation.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 4th April 2022Katherine Ryan review
Acidic and affectionate, a comedian in glorious full song.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 1st April 2022