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Bruce Dessau's top comedy gigs for 2016
Having been spoilt for choice when it came to picking TV highlights the live highlights felt thinner on the ground this year. The Edinburgh Fringe featured a lot of very good shows but few really great ones. Maybe comedians were a little knocked sideways by the Brexit vote. but two did respond well - see below. Elsewhere there were a few excellent big gigs and small gigs and it was nice to see some West End runs rather than bank raid arena one-offs. These shows are listed in absolutely no particular order.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st December 2016Milton Jones Live 2017 tour announced
Milton Jones has announced a new stand-up tour for 2017. The one-liner comedian will tour new show Milton Jones Is Out There in late 2017.
British Comedy Guide, 11th November 2016Andy Murray wins another trophy - this one from MTW
The Wimbledon champion took home the Mock the Week trophy after appearing in the audience watching the show.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 13th July 2016Review: Comedy Garden, Bristol
Does a festival truly exist without mud? Another rainy evening in June, another chance to traipse through the boggy grounds of Queen Square in search of laughs at the Comedy Garden. Featuring Milton Jones, Richard Herring, Shappi Khorsandi and Danny Bhoy.
Serena Cherry, Bristol 24/7, 2nd July 2016Interview: rarely asked questions - Milton Jones
It is hard to believe there was a time when one liners and wordplay were not particularly popular. These days there are one liner comedians everywhere. There is even a UK Pun Championship. As far as I know Milton Jones has never entered but then if he did there would be no point anybody else turning up.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th June 2016Milton Jones interview
Milton Jones talks about where his act is headed next, homelessness and being an openly Christian comic.
David Ellis, Evening Standard, 19th February 2016Milton Jones interview
Stand-up comedian Milton Jones on growing up at the height of Thatcher, his invisible school years and the secret to a long marriage...
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 18th February 2016Milton Jones interview
Likening himself to "a car that breaks down a lot, but is happy to try and give lifts", comedian Milton Jones spoke to LICC about his faith, sharing it, and how God can take a joke.
Florence Taylor, Christian Today, 9th November 2015Review: Milton Jones and The Temple of Daft - Salford
If you've seen Jones perform on the TV, his movement is usually limited to being static centre stage. But this is a show of a different kind.
Lauren Maughan, The Reviews Hub, 19th October 2015Milton Jones interview
We caught up with Milton to talk about big hair, bad shirts, Mock the Week and his new direction.
Nic Wright, Giggle Beats, 14th October 2015