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Richard Herring
Richard Herring

Richard Herring

  • 57 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and podcaster

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Review: StandOut StandUp Slapstick Fundraiser

"I challenge you to think of a more deserving cause to raise money for," says our host Jack Dee, tongue planted firmly in cheek.

Bristol 24/7, 15th September 2016

Radio 4 announces 18 new comedy shows

Radio 4 has announced a raft of new shows, including series from Matt Berry, Sara Pascoe, Richard Herring, Sam Bain, Andy Hamilton and Fred MacAulay.

British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2016

Review: Boy With Tape On His Face and Richard Herring

By the time The Boy With Tape On His Face closed the Henley Festival venue, Will Young had finished and the tent was jam-packed for this undeniable treat.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 11th July 2016

Review: Comedy Garden, Bristol

Does a festival truly exist without mud? Another rainy evening in June, another chance to traipse through the boggy grounds of Queen Square in search of laughs at the Comedy Garden. Featuring Milton Jones, Richard Herring, Shappi Khorsandi and Danny Bhoy.

Serena Cherry, Bristol 24/7, 2nd July 2016

Great Yorkshire Fringe returns in July

Comedians already confirmed include Henning Wehn, Tony Law and Simon Munnery. Richard Herring will pick his favourite routines from his 12 previous shows and cram them into 60 minutes. He also brings his award-winning podcast to York. Star of The Chase on ITV1, Paul Sinha returns to stand up comedy after a 4-year break with Postcards From The Z-List. Other big hitters include Jerry Sadowitz, Glenn Wool, Tom Stade and Sammy J and Randy.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th May 2016

Richard Herring film scoops international award

A short film starring Richard Herring in a rare acting role has scooped an award at Europe's biggest independent cinema festival. While You Were Away, which also stars comic Rachel Stubbings, won the audience award at the ECU festival in Paris.

Chortle, 11th April 2016

Richard Herring crowdfunds new As It Occurs To Me series

Richard Herring has raised over £100,000 through Kickstarter to make a new series of his internet sketch show As It Occurs To Me.

British Comedy Guide, 5th April 2016

Is depression 'endemic' among stand-up comedians?

Did you hear the one about the suicidal stand-up at the Glasgow Comedy Festival? It's no laughing matter.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 7th March 2016

Interview: Richard Herring

After years of being a wandering singleton, Richard Herring has finally settled down with a wife and tiny baby.

Patrick Grafton-Green, Richmond and Twickenham Times, 2nd March 2016

Richard Herring's ten best interviews

Lorcan Mullan celebrates 100 RHLSTP episodes.

Lorcan Mullan, Chortle, 23rd February 2016

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