Press clippings Page 19
Review: StandOut StandUp Slapstick Fundraiser
"I challenge you to think of a more deserving cause to raise money for," says our host Jack Dee, tongue planted firmly in cheek.
Bristol 24/7, 15th September 2016Jason Manford cancels gig after daughter injured
The star apologised on Facebook and reassured fans the seven-year-old was not in serious danger following a head injury.
Rebecca Merriman, The Mirror, 9th September 2016Review: Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
The comedians may be the centre of the show, especially O Briain who seems to be conquering the market in geeky programming after hosting Robot Wars (at his current rate I was surprised he didn't get The Crystal Maze too), but of the regulars my personal favourite was Gibson, with her expert knowledge of games and wonderful wit.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 5th September 2016Jason Manford writes and stars in Halloween chiller
Comedian Jason Manford has written a short film mixing laughs and scares.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd September 2016Peter Kay joins Jason Manford on stage as a surprise
Peter Kay joined Jason Manford on stage as surprise 'support act' and fans freaked out.
Metro, 12th August 2016Monkeyshine festival cancelled
Middlesbrough's biggest ever comedy festival has been cancelled.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 1st July 2016Fears raised over future of Monkeyshine comedy festival
Middlesbrough's Stewart Park was set to host Monkeyshine festival in July, but tickets no longer on sale online.
Ian Johnson, Teesside Gazette, 30th June 2016Why do some comics make it big and not others?
There are all sorts of comedians I thought would make it but for some reason or other didn't. I tipped Marc Wootton for stardom in the Evening Standard so often it started to become embarrassing. People probably thought we must be related. I also think Boothby Graffoe could have been a mainstream star. Even Addy Van Der Borgh could have been a Saturday night shiny-floored clown. But for some reason none of these people made it as big as I expected. There is still time I guess. Maybe not enough time to get to the O2 this Friday, but there is always next year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st May 2016Stand-up Colin Manford proposes during show
Jason Manford's brother proposed to his girlfriend during one of his comedy shows. Colin Manford, a stand-up comedian himself was celebrating the 2nd birthday of Manford Comedy club in Oswaldtwistle, Lancs when he popped the question to girlfriend Emma.
Simon Keegan, The Mirror, 1st May 2016Sara Cox, David Walliams and Jason Manford for ITV panel show pilot
Sara Cox, Jason Manford and David Walliams are to take part in a new ITV panel show pilot called Is This Your Life?.
British Comedy Guide, 17th April 2016