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Frank Tully

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Press clippings Page 38

Stewart Lee on Battersea Arts Centre blaze

Stand-up comic Stewart Lee compared the Battersea Arts Centre fire to watching "the house you grew up in burn down" as he prepared for a star-studded gig to fund its restoration.

Ben Morgan, Evening Standard, 17th April 2015

Lee Ridley on the representation of disabled people

Award-winning comedian Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy, says jokes help people to understand how he lives with disabilities, at a time when discrimination and prejudice are rife.

Mary O'Hara, The Guardian, 15th April 2015

Stewart Lee on the general election

Politicians merged with characters from the passion of Christ - and the odd lamb and rabbit - as our standup comic toured the nation.

Stewart Lee, The Observer, 12th April 2015

Leeds man claims comedy eased his Parkinson's issues

A Leeds man with Parkinson's disease, who claims stand-up comedy changed his life, has raised around £2,250 for charity through a funny fundraiser.

Jonathan Brown, The Yorkshire Post, 4th April 2015

Lee Nelson: I've got what it takes to be prime minister

Comedian Simon Brodkin was born in Camden, but his most famous character, the unruly, football-obsessed Lee Nelson, is a South Londoner through and through. As a new Lee Nelson tour kicks off, he caught up with Alex Bellotti to talk football, politics and life in London.

Alex Bellotti, Ham & High, 2nd April 2015

Stewart Lee, Russell Howard and 'alternative' comedy

Comedy Central has axed Lee's programme and will broadcast a new one by Howard - leading critics and comedians to debate standup's future on the telly.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 31st March 2015

Review: Seann Walsh, Glee Club

Sunday nights may not bring out the loudest crowd, but the laughter came straight from the belly when Seann Walsh came to town.

Jennifer Scott, Nottingham Post, 30th March 2015

Opinion: Russell Howard 1 Stewart Lee 0

An article about how Stewart Lee's attempts on televising more alternative comedy on Comedy Central are losing out to more mainstream comics like Russell Howard.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th March 2015

Bridget Christie and Stewart Lee to headline fundraiser

Married comedians Bridget Christie and Stewart Lee are to headline a fundraising event for Battersea Arts Centre.

Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 25th March 2015

Jason Manford to set up comedy club in Leeds

A Leeds nightclub is elbowing its way into the comedy world with help from funnyman Jason Manford.

The Yorkshire Post, 21st March 2015

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