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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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Radio Times review

Comedian James Acaster kicks things off nicely with his first pet hate, which is simply: geese. They are "the worst of all the animals," he argues via a nice routine on their lairy attitude. Which naturally is topped by host Frank Skinner, who goes off at a tangent with a story about geese and Rod Stewart - and as we know, Skinner's tangents and flights of fancy are what hold the show aloft, when it would otherwise be little more than "Gripe Idol". His routine about his tea-making approach is wonderful and leaves Heston Blumenthal spluttering in despair. Also on tonight: Kirsty Wark, who really doesn't like plastic flowers.

David Butcher, Radio Times, 2nd February 2016

James Acaster on his Lyric Theatre show

It's safe to say that comedian James Acaster has been a long-time favourite of ours. His four nominations for Best Show at the Edinburgh Fetival Fringe are testament to his consistency as one of the best comics in the country.

Tim Lewis, Laugh Out London, 3rd December 2015

Interview: rarely asked questions - James Acaster

The last time I saw James Acaster someone walked in late carrying two pints of lager and Acaster just went "Legend".

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th November 2015

Five things you might not know about James Acaster

The Kettering stand-up and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee (times four) takes Represent on tour.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th November 2015

Review: James Acaster

James Acaster improvised well with a member of the audience who claimed he was a hypeman for a log flume - and pedalos as well!

Joe Pickard, The York Press, 9th November 2015

James Acaster launches Kickstarter campaign for online series

Stand-up comedian James Acaster has launched a Kickstarter campaign in an attempt to fund an online comedy documentary series in which he will travel to Germany.

British Comedy Guide, 9th November 2015

Review: James Acaster: Represent

James Acaster's Represent tour is both inventive and artfully performed, finds Louis Chilton.

Louis Chilton, Nouse, 8th November 2015

Review: James Acaster: Represent - The Lowry, Salford

This is a clever and highly original show which should see Acaster performing in arenas in the not too distant future.

Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 19th October 2015

James Acaster's favourite juries

In his new comedy show, James Acaster confides the ins and outs of his jury service to the audience. So who better to deliver his verdict on film and TV's greatest jurors?

James Acaster, The Guardian, 14th October 2015

I'd love to see Kieran Hodgson grab the glory

The comedian's show Lance would be a worthy winner, if he can triumph over four-time nominee James Acaster and the inventive Joseph Morpurgo.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th August 2015

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