Jerry Sadowitz
- Stand-up comedian and magician
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Jerry Sadowitz interview
The most combative - frequently referred to as the most 'offensive' - comedian, a stalwart in top lists of comics, Jerry Sadowitz takes issue with questions from Victoria Nangle in his own vitriolic style.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 15th May 2017Glasgow comedy legends - where are they now?
Sometimes it's worth recalling the great acts that don't always receive their due -- so here's a few worth rediscovering at the start of the Glasgow Comedy Festival.
Jay Richardson, Glasgow Live, 13th March 2017Review: Jerry Sadowitz - Warm-Up Man For The Apocalypse
Make no mistake, Sadowitz is not for everyone. I can fully understand why people think he's a racist and misogynist and whatever else. All of that makes sense. And yet... there's a case for confronting the power of hatred and loathing, and if you're up for that, Jerry will take you by the hand - or throat - and drag you through it, and bring you back more or less in one piece. And some of the tears in your eyes will be from laughing.
Adrian Reynolds, Leftlion, 14th November 2016How class plays its part in offensive comedy
...and is the industry just too middle-class?
Chortle, 13th October 2016The state's war on amateur comedians
Gazza isn't the only one having his collar felt for telling a crap joke.
Andrew Doyle, Spiked, 23rd September 2016Profile: Jerry Sadowitz
Scottish comedian-magician who takes everything to its illogical extremity.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 6th September 2016Mike Ward cheapens the fight for free speech
The Canadian comic is at the Edinburgh fringe with his protest show about a joke that saw him ordered to pay $42,000. It's not a well-argued defence.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th August 2016Great Yorkshire Fringe returns in July
Comedians already confirmed include Henning Wehn, Tony Law and Simon Munnery. Richard Herring will pick his favourite routines from his 12 previous shows and cram them into 60 minutes. He also brings his award-winning podcast to York. Star of The Chase on ITV1, Paul Sinha returns to stand up comedy after a 4-year break with Postcards From The Z-List. Other big hitters include Jerry Sadowitz, Glenn Wool, Tom Stade and Sammy J and Randy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th May 2016Jerry Sadowitz: an anti-establishment hero
In this era of offence-taking, Jerry Sadowitz's vicious comedy is more vital than ever.
Rob Harries, Spiked, 26th January 2016This week's new live comedy
Previews of Aisling Bea, Jerry Sadowitz and the Slapstick Festival.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 16th January 2015