Lee Evans
- 60 years old
- English
- Writer, composer, stand-up comedian and actor
Press clippings Page 3
Who else can do what Lee Evans does?
The expressive, elastic, inimitable comedian is retiring. I wish he'd consider a Lenny Henry-style reinvention instead.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st November 2014Thanks for the laughs, Lee Evans
"Should this retirement be permanent, we have lost a real hero of comedy."
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 21st November 2014Lee Evans: sweaty, knotty tour de force
He defined the modern comedy industry and broke records with his huge audiences. I suspect rumours of his retirement will prove greatly exaggerated.
Stephanie Merritt, The Guardian, 21st November 2014Lee Evans quitting comedy is the worst news ever
"This is it. Finished... it's the end," Evans announces as his Monsters tour races towards its finale. But his exit from comedy is a huge blow, says Emma Daly.
Emma Daly, Radio Times, 20th November 2014Lee Evans to retire from comedy
Lee Evans, one of the UK's best known stand-up comedians, has unexpectedly announced that he is going to retire from comedy at the end of the month.
British Comedy Guide, 20th November 2014Lee Evans review
It's not the best comedy gig I've been to but most definitely not the worst.
Amanda Ferguson, Belfast Telegraph, 15th November 2014Lee Evans reveals depression battle
Comic Lee Evans has opened up about his battle with depression, revealing that he gets depressed "every single day".
Rachel McGrath, The Huffington Post, 15th November 2014Review: Lee Evans
It's clear, despite maybe being past his prime, that Lee Evans still captivates his loyal audience who will always be coming back for more.
Rhian Lubin, Newcastle Chronicle, 7th November 2014Christmas 2014: Top five live comedy DVDs
Featuring releases from Lee Evans, Simon Evans, Russell Howard, Miranda Hart and Jason Manford.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 7th November 2014Russell Howard's comedy inspirations
What makes that "nice" Russell Howard so hilarious? Is it Lee Evans - or his mum?
Stephen Armstrong, Radio Times, 23rd October 2014