Press clippings
How comedians come up with their Fringe shows
The Edinburgh Fringe is a vibrant melting pot of talent, a festival of comedy, theatre and art, and the root cause of many a comedian's filing for bankruptcy and/or the development of severe mental health issues.
Ruth Sewell, Chortle, 22nd August 2017BWW Q&A - Gordon Southern
BroadwayWorld speaks to comedian Gordon Southern about his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Long Story Short.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 12th July 2016Gordon Southern Q&A - Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Interview with Gordon Souther.
Short Com, 11th July 2016Review: English Comedian of the Year, Udderbelly
The second comedy competition in two nights, following Old Comedian of the Year, was another mix of very familiar and less familiar names, with only one act cropping up twice. If nothing else this shows that there are lots of talented stand-ups around. And a lot that want to win competitions.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th July 2016English Comedian Of The Year 2016
In the end, it was a relative rookie who triumphed - and will now be gracing next year's Adelaide and Perth festivals down under on the back of his achievement. Josh Pugh, winner of a couple of new act awards in the Midlands last year, took the title for a set packed full of short, quirky jokes from a peculiarly offbeat mind.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th July 2016English Comedian of the Year 2016 results
Josh Pugh has been crowned English Comedian of the Year 2016. He topped a field of 12 comedians performing at the final at the Udderbelly in London. Andrew Maxwell was the compere.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th July 2016Line up for English Comedian of the Year final
The line-up has been announced for this year's English Comedian of the Year Grand Final.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th June 2016Fringe Q&As: Gordon Southern
HeraldScotland speaks to Gordon Southern about Lycra, colonic irrigation and being called Gordon.
The Herald, 15th August 2014The Gordon Southern three minute interview
Gordon Southern's new Edinburgh Festival Fringe show is called Your New Favourite Comedian. Why the title? In 2001 Southern first took a solo show to the Edinburgh Fringe, and a dapper Swedish garage rock band released the album Your New Favourite Band. After a lifetime devoted to quality comedy, he's ready to be an overnight success.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 20th July 2014Review: Gordon Southern: A Brief History of History
With so many techniques crammed into such a short set there is an intense feel to the show, but Southern's tight writing, natural wit and charm help glue the concepts together.
Elliott Clarke, Giggle Beats, 11th October 2013