Press clippings Page 14
Mr Swallow - Houdini, review
A cult hit from Edinburgh Fringe makes its way to London and it's split-your-sides hilarious, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 13th January 2017Laughing gear: the best live comedy to start 2017
Hilarity to come this year includes Bridget Christie battering Brexit, Sue Perkins' post-Bake Off trip to Leicester comedy festival and a breathtaking bout of escapology.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th January 2017Review: Mr Swallow - Houdini, Soho Theatre
You'll have to see the show itself for all its daft, escapist fun, and all I'll say is that Nick Mohammed is alive and well.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 6th January 2017Bruce 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 2016Brian Logan's top 10 comedy of 2016
Mr Swallow camped it up as Houdini, Isy Suttie looked for Mr Right, while Brexit brought out the angry best in Bridget Christie and Stewart Lee. Our critic picks the year's best [live] comedy.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th December 2016Nick Mohammed pens children's novel
Penguin Random House Children's has acquired world rights to a children's fiction title by actor, comedian and magician Nick Mohammed.
Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller, 24th October 2016Radio 4 to pilot Kieran Hodgson gym sitcom Sweats
Kieran Hodgson has created a new radio sitcom set in a gym. A pilot episode starring Hodgson and Nick Mohammed is due to be recorded soon.
British Comedy Guide, 18th October 2016Profile: Nick Mohammed
Nick Mohammed: actor, comedian, Durham alumnus.
Palatinate, 6th October 2016Fringe 2016 Terrier Awards announced
The First Terrier Awards are revealed by master critic Fringe Dog.
Fringe Dog, The Skinny, 24th August 2016Ten must see Edinburgh Fringe shows I still need to see
It must be a good Fringe, we are halfway through and my list of must-see shows is now longer than it was when I arrived. Here's a run down of shows I'm still determined to find the time to see. In, I should add, no particular order.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th August 2016