Press clippings Page 17
Nish Kumar booed & hit with bread roll in gig at Lord's
In staggering scenes at Park Lane's swanky Grosvenor House, Nish Kumar was widely heckled and saw his set cut short after sections of the audience failed to take kindly to his left-wing views on the current political climate.
Mike Keegan, Daily Mail, 2nd December 2019Dave to launch CALM stand-up showcase
Dave is to broadcast Comedy Against Living Miserably, a three-part stand-up showcase in aid of mental health charity CALM.
British Comedy Guide, 1st November 2019Nish Kumar joins line up for Lord's Xmas lunch
Football legend Harry Redknapp and comedian Nish Kumar are the special guests at the Lord's Taverners Christmas Lunch what will be an afternoon full of sport, comedy and fundraising for the charity.
The Cricketer, 28th October 2019TV review: Comedians Giving Lectures
It's a fun and diverting half-hour of post-Taskmaster entertainment.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th September 2019The 50 best comedians of the 21st century
Steve Coogan is the funniest Brit, coming second on the list, with American Tina Fey coming first. Once again, in a mirroring of a Channel 4 poll in 2007, Stewart Lee came 41st.
Hannah J Davies, Paul Fleckney, Harriet Gibsone, Brian Logan and Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 18th September 2019Comedians Giving Lectures review
It's definitely a shame that this first episode was so patchy, as it's a show which definitely contains promise and it'd be a real shame if people don't give it a chance because this was only just above average fare.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 18th September 2019TV Review: Comedians Giving Lectures
It's a good idea and it makes sure that stand-ups can't easily fall back on their own familiar set. I just wish Sara Pascoe did little more than exchange banter with her guests when she introduces them and then chat a bit when she tots up the scores at the end.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th September 2019Live review: Greenwich Comedy Festival
Reviews of Daniel Kitson, Bridget Christie, Steen Raskopoulos, Lou Sanders and Nish Kumar.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th September 2019With the various Edinburgh festivals now in full swing, Kumar seeks out the hottest tickets. As well as shining a spotlight on some of the comic talent hoping to stand out from the crowds, he goes behind the scenes of My Land, the eastern European lo-fi circus show that became a breakout hit in 2018.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 16th August 2019Nish Kumar interview
Comedian discusses feeling ambivalent about his status as a political commentator, helping people laugh away their anxiety and his potential next move.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 14th August 2019