Press clippings Page 9
Nish Kumar, Soho Theatre review
How a bad gig turned into a terrific show.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 31st January 2022Nish Kumar on his new tour
There is no doubt that the last few years have been a tumultuous period for Kumar, who says there's an "old cliche that stand-up comedy is therapeutic in some way, but what I've found to be true is that therapy is much more therapeutic".
John Blow, The Yorkshire Post, 31st January 2022Comedians lined up for new series of Celebrity Mastermind
Among those taking part are Ellie Taylor, Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster, Rufus Hound, Nish Kumar, Phil Wang, Nina Conti, Chris McCausland, Sophie Duker, Shazia Mirza, Ed Gamble and Charlie Higson.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2022Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control review
Vehemently ranting against the evils and chaos of the Tory government, Nish Kumar could be the angriest man in comedy. But his fury is as nothing compared to that of his ideological opponents.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 27th January 2022Nish Kumar review
Political zingers delivered with a fizzing energy.
Isobel Lewis, The Telegraph, 26th January 2022Nish Kumar review
Big jokes about the things that matter most.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 26th January 2022Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control review
An account of a terrible gig opens 'a silly window' on The Mash Report comic's mental health and the rise of nativism.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th January 2022Nish Kumar review, Your Power, Your Control
Comedian examines his position as a newsworthy figure in fast-paced new show.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 25th January 2022Kumar & Iannucci criticise Tories' plans to scrap BBC licence fee
Armando Iannucci and Nish Kumar are among the celebrities to speak out against government plans to abolish the BBC licence fee in 2027. On Sunday (16 January), the Conservative Party announced that they would scrap the licence fee at the next opportunity if they are still in government, with culture secretary Nadine Dorries introducing a two-year freeze that she said would "be the last".
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 16th January 2022Have you heard? With Nish Kumar
We asked the comedian to help us out for our End of Year Singles Special!
DIY, 21st December 2021