Rhys James
- 33 years old
- English
- Stand-up comedian and writer
Press clippings
Comedy at Cadogan Hall with Ed Gamble review
With Chloe Petts, Rhys James, Nabil Abdulrashid and Sharon Wanjohi also on the bill.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd February 2025Rhys James is to publish his first book
Rhys James has written his first book. You'll Like It When You Get There: A Life Lived Reluctantly, due to be published in August, is described as "a refreshingly honest look at modern life, and how to get out of living it".
British Comedy Guide, 20th February 2025Rhys James writes mockumentary for Reece James
Rhys James has written a mockumentary in which he hopes to star with his namesake, Chelsea and England footballer Reece James.
British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2024Rhys James live DVD completely sells out
The new live DVD from Mock The Week star Rhys James completely sold out on the day of release within 90 minutes of going on sale. This is rather less impressive however when you learn that there was only one copy available.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th November 2024Rhys James to release one single copy of his stand-up special on DVD
Rhys James is releasing his stand-up special Spilt Milk as an online stream on 7th November, but he's also producing one single copy of a DVD, to be sold in a mystery charity shop for 50p.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd October 2024Rhys James exposes the secrets behind Mock The Week
"Mock The Week is like being in the army - it's intense. Lots of prep, six people, arguably seven people, are trying to come up with original angles on things."
Matt Jackson, The Mirror, 9th August 2024Suzi Ruffell & Rhys James join kids for Channel 4's Tiny Day Trippers
Suzi Ruffell and Rhys James star in Tiny Day Trippers, a new Channel 4 mini-series in which children lead them on adventures.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd May 2024Comics star in new podcast set behind-the-scenes at a sports radio station
Lolly Adefope, Fergus Craig, Jessica Fostekew and Helen Cripps are to star in a new comedy podcast written by Rhys James. Dial F For Football is set behind the scenes at a popular commercial sports radio station, Totalsport FM when it is trying to modernise its output with more diverse talent - to the chagrin of traditional listeners.
Chortle, 20th March 2024Review: Rhys James - Spilt Milk
It was as if the audience was filled with livestock, with very interesting animalistic cackles that shone through over the background of laughter.
Atshiga Bonvin, Redbrick, 13th October 2023Roundhouse Comedy Opening Gala with Rose Matafeo review
The curated mix of well-known household names and upcoming performers with work-in-progress performances results in a very exciting-looking line-up, and the opening night doesn't disappoint.
Christine Stanton, The Reviews Hub, 7th August 2023