Dominic Maxwell
- Journalist
Press clippings Page 25
Review: Andy Zaltzman at Soho Theatre, W1
Why has John Oliver become a star in America while his old partner in seemingly shambolic yet secretly serrated political satire, Andy Zaltzman, remains a cult comedian with a sideline as a cricket stats man?
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 3rd January 2017Comedy review: Scott Gibson at Soho Theatre, W1
This newcomer is amusing and often absorbing, but he needs a more defined stage persona.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 23rd December 2016Comedy: Scott Gibson at Soho Theatre
This newcomer is amusing and often absorbing, but he needs a more defined stage persona.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 23rd December 2016Comedy review: Catherine Tate at the Eventim Apollo, W6
The best moments of the sketch comic's show are those that would not work as well on television. Even so, most of the routines go on too long.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 14th November 2016Dead Funny review
Katherine Parkinson is stunning as a woman sardonically sniping from the sidelines as her future fades away.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 4th November 2016Review: Shirley Ghostman's at Bush Hall, W12
There are several laugh-out-loud set pieces in Marc Wootton's spoof psychic show, but some ideas need work.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 24th October 2016Review: Al Murray the Pub Landlord at Albert Hall
The irony is heavy as the suspiciously well-informed Pub Landlord launches into a sublime, surreptitious takedown of Leave logic.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 12th October 2016Comedy review: Miles Jupp at the Royal, Northampton
The stand-up's gentle charm carries us with him, but there are not many big laughs. He needs a way to make his disengagement more muscular.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 29th September 2016John Oliver: the UK comedy failure who makes US laugh
In a decade, he has gone from playing Edinburgh sweatpits to hosting his own Emmy-winning television show.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 23rd September 2016Review: Sean Lock at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford
His themes of decrepitude and obsolescence are familiar, yet his treatment of them is bespoke, bold and often wildly imaginative.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 15th September 2016