British Comedy Guide
Inside No. 9. Reece Shearsmith. Copyright: BBC
Reece Shearsmith

Reece Shearsmith

  • 55 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

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Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright review

On the whole, this West End haunting is a very welcome addition to London's theatre district - a nice addendum to Plodding On, and the perfect send-off for a beloved TV series.

Debbie, Mind the Blog, 6th February 2025

Inside No 9: Stage/Fright review

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith turn into their own live tribute act.

Susannah Clapp, The Observer, 2nd February 2025

Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright review

This dark double act mark 30 years of gruesome comedy.

Patrick Marmion, Daily Mail, 31st January 2025

Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright review

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton's two-and-a-half hour stage send-off to their beloved horror anthology is a twisted joy.

Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out, 30th January 2025

Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright review

This theatre spin-off mainly rehashes the TV show, but diehard fans will be happy.

Anya Ryan, London Theatre, 30th January 2025

Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright review

With plenty of jump scares and light flickers, you may find yourself with your hands in front of your face - but don't all the best horrors have you feeling the same way?

Katelyn Mensah, Radio Times, 30th January 2025

Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright review

You never know what genre an episode of Inside No. 9 will deliver. Cramming all possibilities together, it's little surprise that some of it will be crowded out. But the show is sold out. Inside No. 9 diehards won't care.

Alexander Cohen, Broadway World, 30th January 2025

Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright review

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton confirm yet again that they are the great storytellers of our time - but something crucial is missing.

Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 30th January 2025

Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright review

TV mavericks Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith have oodles of fun playing with all the possibilities of this new medium.

Annabel Nugent, The Independent, 30th January 2025

Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright review

The twists, turns and huge surprises need to be seen to be believed and are best experienced yourself - the less you know about this show, the better.

Daz Gale, All That Dazzles, 29th January 2025

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