Ian Smith (I)
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 4
Ian Smith's Edinburgh Fringe binge, cringe and whinge...
'I wish I had the confidence to use a pipette in front of people in swimwear'
Chortle, 31st July 2023Interview with Ian Smith
"A woman once heckled, 'Your posture is so rigid' - which is such a specific bit of feedback, and not meant to be hurtful, just an observation. I became very aware of my posture from then on."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 27th July 2023#SNAPCHATZ episode 37: Unapologetic individuality at #EdFringe 2023
Welcome to today's #SNAPCHATZ where we celebrate unapologetic individuality at EdFringe. Today, we introduce you to Ian Smith with his distinct pronunciation, Jo Caulfield who doesn't hold back her fiery wit, and Grace Jarvis, whose authenticity is as captivating as her whimsical humor. Explore these distinctive shows and meet the performers behind them.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 21st July 2023Funny At The Fringe - interview - Ian Smith: Crushing
"It's about stress - but in a silly way."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 13th July 2023EdFringe Talk: Ian Smith: Crushing
"I was told by my dentist that I grind my teeth and 4 months after that I went to Slovakia with my hairdresser and drove over a car in a tank (after 30 minutes of smashing it with big hammers)."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 4th July 2023Ian Smith interview
'My stand-up is A LOT less like an episode of Jackass now.' Comedian Ian Smith tells us about his new show Crushing.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 15th June 2023Comedy's ones to watch for 2022
Promoters pick their most-tipped acts.
Chortle, 7th January 2022Girl Stuck In Basketball Hoop review
Comedians have been finding all sorts of alternative lines of work as the pandemic ravages their usual livelihoods. For Ian Smith, investigative documentary-making has floated his boat - 'I'm cruising for a Louis Therouxing' in his own, typically witty, wordplay.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th May 2021Ian Smith to record comedy documentary for Radio 4
Comedian Ian Smith is to record a comedy documentary for Radio 4, focusing on the story of several girls who got stuck in basketball hoops in his home town of Goole.
British Comedy Guide, 11th January 2021Comedians working from home
Without any gigs to perform, comics are spreading good cheer on Twitter and TikTok. Here's a roundup of the latest from Suzi Ruffell, Jessica Fostekew, Mo Gilligan and others.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 6th April 2020