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Hypothetical. James Acaster
James Acaster

James Acaster

  • 39 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Sky Arts reveals Christmas Comedy Shorts 2017

Sky Arts is to broadcast three festive shorts this December. Stars involved include James Acaster, Humza Arshad and Vicky McClure.

British Comedy Guide, 7th December 2017

James Acaster: Classic Scrapes - Salford, review

Acaster is one of the smartest and talented performers on the comedy circuit right now: he is clearly a gifted performer, who has a surreal, and absurd sense of humour, however, what should have been a fun entertaining night left all concerned with somewhat of a bitter taste in the mouth... it certainly wasn't the cabbage that's for sure.

Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 4th December 2017

Review: James Acaster at Norwich Playhouse

Whilst this may have been a 'book tour' - much to the surprise of most of the audience - James Acaster's gig at Norwich Playhouse on Saturday (November 25) felt anything but bookish.

Mariah Feria, The Eastern Daily Press, 26th November 2017

We The Jury to be re-made in America

James Acaster's sitcom pilot We The Jury is to be re-made in America by the showrunners behind Two And A Half Men.

British Comedy Guide, 19th October 2017

Book review: James Acaster's Classic Scrapes

Creative thoughtful, pedantic, thorough and, yes, very funny.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th September 2017

Book review: James Acaster's Classic Scrapes

The cover line of James Acaster's collection of autobiographical stories says it all: 'Too err is human; to err enough to fill a book isn't.'

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th September 2017

James Acaster interview

Funny man James Acaster is a huge success with his hit shows and gags-to-riches memoir, but life is dark too, he tells Bruce Dessau.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 22nd August 2017

There's no escaping the outside world

Chris Bratt continues his oldies' guide to the festival.

Chris Bratt, The Independent, 21st August 2017

With Brexit, what has happened to our sense of humour?

From Brexit gags to feminist shows, left-leaning audiences, when faced with awkward political issues, can often be ostentatiously po-faced.

Danielle Grufferty, The Independent, 19th August 2017

Heroes of Fringe announce fundraiser for burgled comics

Monkey Barrel event features past winners of the Edinburgh Comedy Award including Daniel Kitson, Tim Key and John Kearns, with special headliner still to be revealed.

Craig Angus, The List, 18th August 2017

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