British Comedy Guide

Paddy Gervers

  • Writer and musical comedian

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Jonny and the Baptists review

Clever, funny wordplay and amazing musicianship.

Simone Green, Everything Theatre, 16th March 2017

Jonny And The Baptists: Eat The Poor review

Eat The Poor may wear its heart on its sleeve, but - anatomy be damned - that is also in the right place.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th March 2017

Review: Jonny and the Baptists: Eat the Poor

A joyous offering of positive protest music wrapped up in a story both hilarious and heartfelt. Not for everyone, but it's safe to say at least 48% of people won't be sorry they bought a ticket.

Bethan Highgate-Betts, The Reviews Hub, 8th March 2017

Onion Talking: Jonny & The Baptists on Eat the Poor

We caught up with Jonny Donahoe (Jonny, natch) and Paddy Gervers ('& The Baptists') as the Fringe was kicking off to find out more about their new slice of comic gold...

The Velvet Onion, 9th August 2016

Jonny & The Baptists: A bit of politics and ping pong

Rock solid Three Weeks favourites Jonny & The Baptists return to the Fringe once again with a brand new show about inequality and the wealth gap.

Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 8th August 2016

Seeing red

This Fringe is arguably more political than ever. Stewart Pringle talks to the artists who've had enough.

Stewart Pringle, Fest Mag, 20th July 2016

Jonny & the Baptists review

Inspired by a promise about climate change to a four-year-old girl, Jonny & the Baptists add some moral ballast to their usual gags and gigglesome wordplay.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 6th April 2016

Jonny and the Baptists review

These are comedy songs to make you vote - but too often Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers sing the line of least offence.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th April 2015

Comedy review: Jonny & The Baptists

Being at the forefront of political musical comedy is all well and good, but Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers yearn to be more puerile.

Brian Donaldson, The Scotsman, 18th April 2015

Jonny and the Baptists interview

From politics to romance, comedy blues band Jonny and the Baptists - aka Jonny Donahoe, Amy Butterworth and Paddy Gervers - are prepared to tackle anything.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2012

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