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Gemma Whelan

Gemma Whelan

  • 43 years old
  • English
  • Actor and comedian

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Emma review: An unexpectedly sexy Valentine's Day watch

Anya Taylor-Joy plays the aristocratic matchmaker Emma in this chocolate-box adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel.

Flora Carr, Radio Times, 5th February 2020

Casting announced for Upstart Crow stage show

Gemma Whelan, Helen Monks, Rob Rouse, Steve Speirs and Mark Heap will join David Mitchell in the new stage version of Upstart Crow, which opens in the West End in February.

British Comedy Guide, 26th November 2019

Upstart Crow to become a stage show

David Mitchell will star in a stage version of the BBC sitcom Upstart Crow. The show will run in the West End between February and April 2020.

British Comedy Guide, 25th September 2019

Surviving Christmas with the Relatives review

Hugely underwhelming festive shenanigans from director James Dearden.

Allan Hunter, The List, 26th November 2018

Review: Surviving Christmas with the Relatives

The feature is a twee British production that ticks the boxes, yet unfortunately fails to deliver anything particularly new when competing in the unforgiving market of Christmas movies.

Guy Lambert, The Upcoming, 26th November 2018

DVD review: Upstart Crow Series 3

The final episode is surprisingly, beautifully and wonderfully poignant.

Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 4th October 2018

Upstart Crow, episode 6 review

Farcically funny, but with a bittersweet twist.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 3rd October 2018

Upstart Crow: is it too smart for its own good?

This is a comedy about Shakespeare, yes, but unless the viewer has an expansive knowledge of his work, the best bits are wasted.

Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 27th September 2018

Upstart Crow, series 3 episode 1 review

An astute way to reinvent our love for toilet humour.

Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 29th August 2018

Upstart Crow - TV review

Some gags could fall flat without the laughter of a studio audience.

Gerald Gilbert, i Newspaper, 29th August 2018

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