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John Kearns
John Kearns

John Kearns (I)

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

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2014 Barry Award nominees announced

The nominations for this year's Barry Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival have been announced with a diverse mix of comedic styles making up the shortlist. The seven nominees are (alphabetical order) The Boy with Tape on His Face, Celia Pacquola, Denise Scott, John Kearns, Kraken by Trygve Wakenshaw, Kyle Kinane, Tim Key.

Craig Platt, Sydney Morning Herald, 13th April 2014

UK tourists good for a laugh at Melbourne Comedy Fest

Rule Britannia as comedians Joe Lycett, Nish Kumar, John Kearns and James Acaster take tea with Doc Brown and Shappi Khorsandi at Madame Brussels in the city.

Sally Bennett, The Herald, 2nd April 2014

John Kearns explains his outrageous comedy

John Kearns doesn't over-analyse his act. Audiences enjoy the shrill Cockney whine he's adopted, so he keeps it, simple as that.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 15th March 2014

Chortle Award nominees 2014

John Kearns and Bo Burnham lead this year's Chortle Award shortlist with three nominations apiece.

Chortle, 25th February 2014

Interview: John Kearns offers Sight Gags for Perverts

A show that's part confessional, part character comedy, but all very, very funny.

Henry Northmore, The List, 25th February 2014

Review: John Kearns, Soho Theatre

Edinburgh best newcomer award winner is an original talent.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 18th January 2014

Why I love John Kearns's debut show so frigging much

The short way of putting it is: 1. it's really funny, and 2. like any comedy show that really stays with you, it's a whole load more than just funny.

London Is Funny, 17th January 2014

John Kearns/Liam Williams review

A new wave of talent is crashing on comedy's shore.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 16th January 2014

John Kearns - review

Kearns's comic armoury of distracted pauses, eccentric antics and daydreamer philosophy starts brilliantly before tailing off.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th January 2014

Video: John Kearns interview

Sara Shulman interviews John Kearns about winning the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award 'Best Newcomer' award 2013, writing material, gigging all around the UK and lots more.

Comedy Blogedy, 16th January 2014

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