Gareth Ellis
- Comedian
Press clippings
Obituary of Gareth Ellis, by former double act partner Rich Rose
Gareth Ellis, half of the notorious double act Ells & Rose and a former deputy manager of London's Backyard Comedy Club, died in May at the age of 34. This is the first time his passing has been reported, as a memorial event has been planned to celebrate his life next month. Here, his former double act partner Rich Rose recalls their time together.
Rich Rose, Chortle, 16th September 2024Ellis & Rose: the Fringe is dead
One half of Ellis & Rose reminisces about meeting the charismatic Fringe, before Jim Davidson caused its untimely demise.
Gareth Ellis, The Skinny, 5th August 2014The Gareth Ellis three minute interview
Imagine Laurel & Hardy attacking The Chuckle Brothers. Now imagine Paul Chuckle setting your mind on fire. Now imagine Laurel eating Hardy. Now imagine Barry extinguishing your mind. This just happened. Now you belong to us. So states the website of Ellis & Rose, who bring a show to Edinburgh entitled Jim Davidson's Funeral. Gareth Ellis kindly interrupts his holiday to speak to Martin Walker about what he sees as the death of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th July 2014Comedy is not easy to enjoy with an eye on the clock
Tig Notaro's games hold up crowd anxious not to miss next show; Gareth Ellis gives himself a black eye and wins award.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st August 2013Jimmy Savile show actor beaten up in the street
Yesterday, Gareth Ellis of comedy duo Ellis & Rose told me about being attacked in the street - but not randomly.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 15th August 2013