Lee Evans
- 60 years old
- English
- Writer, composer, stand-up comedian and actor
Press clippings
Lee Evans makes his first public appearance with wife in five years
The comic, 59, was joined by wife Heather Nudds at Covent Garden restaurant The Delaunay, where the couple were making their first joint appearance in five years.
Jason Chester, Daily Mail, 12th July 2023Jimmy Carr had the most streamed stand-up special of 2021
Jimmy Carr had the most-streamed UK stand-up special in this country last year. The top 10 also featured Russell Howard, James Acaster, Ricky Gervais and Michael McIntyre.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2022Lee Evans spotted for first time in a year
Lee Evans broke cover for the first time in a year as he was spotted on a bike ride, almost a decade after shocking fans by announcing he was quitting fame.
Vicki Newman, The Mirror, 27th August 2021Lee Evans seen without his wedding ring
During a run, Lee was seen without his wedding ring, when he donned bright exercise gear and stopped for an animated chat with a pal.
Sean O'Grady, Daily Mail, 24th September 2020Stunning portraits of stellar stand-ups
From Ken Dodd and his tickling stick to Nina Conti and her monkey, Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton has snapped a host of superb comedians on stage.
Tristram Kenton, The Guardian, 9th September 2020Gold reveals Britain's Greatest Comedian list
Channel Gold has revealed the shortlist of 30 comedians who will be featured in its show Britain's Greatest Comedian.
British Comedy Guide, 1st May 2019Forgotten Comedies: Lee Evans's So What Now?
Lee Evans made a sitcom? Yes, well it may surprise some of you to know that the undisputed king of stand-up made a foray into the world of sitcom!
Rhianna Evans, Super Ink, 20th January 2019Theatre Review: Lee Evans in Pinter Three
Even without trying to upstage anyone he ends up standing out from the pack. It wouldn't be a surprise if he returned to stand-up, but in the meantime fans who miss him in full comedy mode should definitely catch him here.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th November 2018Lee Evans returns to the stage in Pinter play
Comedian joins all-star cast to perform British playwright's work at eponymous theatre.
Mark Brown, The Guardian, 14th August 2018How Edinburgh changed British comedy
Comedy did not feature at all when the Edinburgh Fringe began but over the past three decades it has become the "spiritual home" of Britain's funny folk.
Steven Brocklehurst, BBC, 6th August 2017