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The best theatre, comedy and dance of 2023
Julia Masli comes top in the Guardian's favourite live comedies this year, although she insists her show is not a comedy.
Arifa Akbar, Brian Logan and Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 21st December 2023Ask a comedian: Ian Smith
Known for BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, The Now Show and co-hosting the Northern News podcast, Ian Smith is taking his stand-up show Crushing on tour.
Ian Chaddock, Readers Digest, 20th December 2023Interview: Ian Smith on Crushing
"I tend to have a meltdown and question whether I have anything to say and slowly realise I do and that I've just been over-thinking it."
Little Lark of London, 7th December 2023The Ultimate Choice returns to Radio 4
The Ultimate Choice is returning to Radio 4 next year, once again hosted by Steph McGovern and with guests including Russell Kane, Isy Suttie, Darren Harriott and Amy Gledhill.
British Comedy Guide, 25th October 2023Ian Smith: Crushing review
A top-notch night out.
Stuart Bruce, The Mumble, 10th October 2023Review: Ian Smith - Crushing
Ian Smith: Crushing is a fantastic hour of stand-up that allows Smith to show off his observational comedy skills, telling stories that lead up to the moment he found himself in a tank with his hairdresser. You may not learn anything from Smith's stressful stories, but they are certainly fun!
Kat Mokrynski, Broadway World, 6th October 2023Ian Smith: Crushing review
An enjoyable and entertaining comedy hour.
Chris Omaweng, London Theatre 1, 4th October 2023Ian Smith: Crushing review
Ian Smith is stressed, and in fact, it's crushing him. Thus commences an hour-long comedic foray into his frantic attempt to destress, resulting in delightful and hilarious consequences.
Dulcie Godfrey, The Reviews Hub, 3rd October 2023Ian Smith to tour award-nominated show
Ian Smith is to undertake his debut national tour, bringing his multi award-nominated show Crushing to venues between October and February 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 8th September 2023Lindsey Santoro wins NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy
Lindsey Santoro has been voted as the winner of NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy, for her show Pink Tinge. Ian Smith, Tom Lawrinson and Louise Young are the runners-up.
British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2023