Geoff Norcott
- 48 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Geoff Norcott, the stand-up who turned Tory
He's a likable performer capitalising on the idea that most of his fellow comedians are lefties. So is Norcott's show Conswervative more wind-up than battle cry?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th May 2017Geoff Norcott: Brexit is a poisoned chalice
Comedians of all persuasions are finding Brexit to be different comedic territory where the old rules no longer apply.
Geoff Norcott, The Telegraph, 6th April 2017How many pro-Brexit comedians are there?
Comedy and current affairs have always had a close relationship - but Brexit and Donald Trump's presidency have posed new challenges for comics.
David Sillito, BBC, 5th April 2017Preview - Comedy Bigmouths
While the Channel 5 network has been recently producing documentaries profiling comedians, actual comedy shows are thin on the ground.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 31st March 2017Comedy Bigmouths review
Two words to describe My5's new topical series Comedy Bigmouths would be 'low' and 'budget'.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st March 2017My5 TV announces Comedy Bigmouths series
Channel 5 has ordered new show Comedy Bigmouths for its My5 TV station. The topical six-part series will be hosted by stand-up Ian Stone.
British Comedy Guide, 15th March 2017Are we living in a golden age of satire?
Fuelled by political turmoil in the UK and US, it seems our thirst for satire is at an all-time high. But why is it so appealing?
James Ballardie, BBC, 10th March 2017Geoff Norcott: what it's like to be a pro-Brexit comic
It isn't unheard of for a stand-up comic to vote Conservative; what makes me unusual is that I'm one of the few willing to talk about it on stage.
Geoff Norcott, The Telegraph, 9th March 2017Interview: Geoff Norcott on 'Conswervative'
Comic Geoff Norcott brings his new show Conswervative to the Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken this month. A Trade Unionist's son who grew up on a council estate, Norcott (who supported Katherine Ryan on her recent UK tour) is wondering how he ended up leaning to the right.
Steve Wright, Bristol 24/7, 8th March 2017Geoff Norcott to appear on Question Time
Tory comedian Geoff Norcott is to appear on Question Time tomorrow. He said he's 'sort of excited but mainly terrified' to be making his debut on the flagship BBC One discussion programme, joking: 'Hope there is valium in the green room.'
Chortle, 25th January 2017