Eddie Izzard
- 62 years old
- English
- Actor, executive producer, stand-up comedian and writer
Press clippings Page 26
Eddie Izzard declares he will stand for London mayor
Eddie Izzard told the Labour Party conference in Brighton that he will run for London mayor in 2020.
Tom McTague, The Mirror, 24th September 2013Eddie Izzard to bring international comedians to Fringe
Comic - who performs in French as well as English - vows to help foreign standups break into the English-speaking market.
Matt Trueman, The Guardian, 29th July 2013Latitude review: Eddie Izzard
Elements of his comedy heroes Monty Python are evident in some of the verbal sketches... his human sacrifice bit, especially, could certainly fit in one of their historical films with the ruling priests made to look very, very silly.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd July 2013Comedy review: Eddie Izzard, Glasgow
Even without an acting career, with his commitment to marathon running and performing in different languages, it's a genuine wonder that Eddie Izzard has put together such a pleasurable two hours of stand-up.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 6th June 2013Eddie Izzard plans comedy tour to every state in US
As well as attempting 27 marathons in 27 days, comedian says he would like to play every state in Union in 2014.
Matt Trueman, The Guardian, 31st May 2013Eddie Izzard: The first global comedian
'If comedians have drive and imagination, it's an exciting time'.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 30th May 2013Out to Lunch with Eddie Izzard
For everyone's favourite transvestite comic, there's nothing left to fear but fear itself.
John Heilpern, Vanity Fair, 22nd May 2013Is Eddie Izzard still a Force Majeure?
Of the post-alternative comics Izzard more than anyone used the comedy revolution that had happened a decade earlier to spread the word of wit.
Julian Hall, The Stage, 21st May 2013Pass Notes: Eddie Izzard
The comedian and actor says he is seeking nomination as the Labour candidate for London's mayoral election. And his form as a multiple marathon runner shows he won't give up lightly.
The Guardian, 14th May 2013Eddie Izzard heads to Latitude 2013 comedy stage
Eddie Izzard is heading to Latitude Festival's comedy stage alongside Sean Lock, Russell Kane and Dylan Moran.
Tim Clark, Such Small Portions, 14th May 2013