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Lee Evans

Lee Evans

  • 60 years old
  • English
  • Writer, composer, stand-up comedian and actor

Press clippings Page 9

The return of the standup show in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital, something you may need to bear in mind as you resentfully endure the comedy stylings of Chris Moyles. He's joined, however, by Sarah Millican, Dara O'Briain, Jack Dee, Lee Evans and Jonathan Ross. There are musical contributions from Dead Cat Bounce and those young scamps N-Dubz, as well as video appearances from Lady Gaga, Russell Brand, Whoopi Goldberg and Patrick Stewart. Rob Brydon also chips in.

David Stubbs, The Guardian, 10th June 2011

Marc Blake: Live comedy is priceless, costs a fortune

Live comedians such as Jimmy Carr, Lee Evans and Michael McIntyre, can make up to £5m a year from touring their stand-up shows.

Marc Blake, The Independent, 5th June 2011

Lee Evans' private gig for Exeter City Council

Comedian Lee Evans is set to find himself holding an intimate gig for Exeter City Council on April 4th after finding out all of the tickets for his show had been snapped up by its employees before they were put on general sale.

Such Small Portions, 17th March 2011

Fans of the frenetic stand-up comedian Lee Evans will appreciate this show, which weaves together some of the funnier moments from his big arena tours over the past eight years. It's followed at 10.00pm by Lee Evans: Up Close, in which Never Mind the Buzzcocks panellist Phill Jupitus quizzes Evans about his life, career and pre-show rituals.

The Telegraph, 23rd December 2010

A repeat of C4's live comedy extravaganza from London's 02 Arena earlier this year in which 23 of our funniest people (and Michael McIntyre) competed to win our laughs in aid of Great Ormond Street Children's Charity. Take your pick from Alan Carr, Noel Fielding, Catherine Tate, Bill Bailey, Mitchell & Webb, Jack Dee, Jack Whitehall, Kevin Eldon, Lee Evans, Rob Brydon, Sean Lock, Jo Brand, Jason Manford, Fonejacker, Andy Parsons and Shappi Khorsandi. Phew.

The Guardian, 6th November 2010

Wisdom's longevity was incredible

In today's comedy scene, Norman Wisdom's influence is felt most keenly in the performances of Lee Evans.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th October 2010

Lee Evans fails to see the funny side of comedy club

Lee Evans is seeking £50,000 in damages from the owners of a South Coast nightclub.

Tim Walker, The Telegraph, 9th September 2010

For this two-hour bonanza in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, Channel 4 recently assembled 24 of Britain's best comedians to perform in front of a live audience at the O2 arena in London. So - deep breath - Jack Dee, Andy Parsons, David Mitchell, Fonejacker, Jack Whitehall, Jo Brand, James Corden, Jason Manford, John Bishop, Kevin Bridges, Kevin Eldon, Lee Evans, Mark Watson, Michael McIntyre, Noel Fielding, Patrick Kielty, Rich Hall, Rob Brydon, Ruth Jones, Sean Lock, Catherine Tate and Shappi Khorsandi take turns on stage to make it the biggest live stand-up show in British history. If that's not enough for you, Alan Carr and Bill Bailey perform with Stomp and Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Johnny Depp provide additional sketches.

David Chater, The Times, 5th April 2010

Great Ormond Street Hospital is the recipient of this fundraising gala - the biggest live stand-up concert in UK history. And they couldn't have asked for more from the roster of stars who each donated five minutes last week at London's O2 Arena. Some hefty editing will be needed to get this show down to the two-hour running time it's been allotted and if the rude bits from Jonathan Ross and Mark Watson end up on the cutting room floor, then they may survive in the DVD which goes on sale on April 26.

Among those who'll definitely make the cut are, in no particular order, Michael McIntyre, Jack Dee, Bill Bailey, Kevin Eldon, Jason Manford, Jo Brand, Sean Lock and Noel Fielding.

The evening opens with a raucous dance number from Stomp and closes with a legendary performance from Lee Evans, looking the grand old man of stand-up in every sense.

Jane Simon, The Mirror, 5th April 2010

This stand-up comedy show at the O2 Arena in London features a barnstorming roll-call of British comedians all stepping up to the mic in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. The bill includes Alan Carr, Bill Bailey, Catherine Tate, David Mitchell, The Fonejacker, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Noel Fielding, Patrick Kielty, Rich Hall, Rob Brydon and Shappi Khorsandi. If you can't find somebody in that list who makes you laugh, it's possible that you have, indeed, had all your funny bones surgically removed.

Robert Collins, The Telegraph, 2nd April 2010

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