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John Kearns on cracking Edinburgh
John Kearns is a stand-up comedian. Last year, he won Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. He talks to IdeasMag about nightmare gigs, Doctor Brown, and balancing full-time work with comedy...
Ideas Tap, 21st May 20142014 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 2014UK 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 2014John 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 2014Chortle Award nominees 2014
John Kearns and Bo Burnham lead this year's Chortle Award shortlist with three nominations apiece.
Chortle, 25th February 2014Interview: 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 2014Review: John Kearns, Soho Theatre
Edinburgh best newcomer award winner is an original talent.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 18th January 2014Why 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 2014John 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 2014Video: 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