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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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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

The Wrestling 2017: The results

We've got the results, and pictures, from Max & Ivan's The Wrestling 2017.

Dave Deverick, British Comedy Guide, 16th August 2017

Our guide to the best stand-up shows

Some recommendations.

Rebecca Monks, Edinburgh Evening News, 5th August 2017

What's On London's Edinburgh Fringe preview

With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - the world's largest arts event - officially starting today, we decided to follow the Highland herd and put together a list of the comedy shows we're most looking forward to seeing this month and then subsequently in London.

Ian Cater, What's On London, 4th August 2017

Who to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2017

Want to catch the show everyone's talking about this Edinburgh Fringe?

Harriet Flook, The Mirror, 20th July 2017

Fringe 2017: the comedy shows you should book now

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the best place to see comedy heavyweights perform alongside up and coming talent.

Rebecca Monks, i Newspaper, 5th July 2017

Review: Bristol Comedy Garden

Reviews of Mark Watson, Joe Lycett, James Acaster and John Robins.

Tim Wright, Bristol 24/7, 15th June 2017

Fringe 2017: shows that are returning for another run

Missed a five-star stunner last year? It may not be too late...

Murray Robertson, The List, 9th June 2017

Preview - Mock the Week: election special

Returning for its thirteenth series, Dara O Briain accompanies our late nights once more with comedy news show, Mock The Week. Tonight's timely episode is an election special talking all things, May, Corbyn and those folks from UKIP.

Eloise Craven-Todd, On The Box, 8th June 2017

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