Russell Brand
- 49 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 45
Comedians: stop writing each other tetchy open letters
The public pseudo-conversation between celebrities such as Robert Webb and Russell Brand is excruciating.
Marina Hyde, The Guardian, 31st October 2013Robert Webb's letter to Russell Brand
Robert Webb tells Russell Brand: your New Statesman essay has made me rejoin the Labour party.
Robert Webb, The New Statesman, 30th October 2013Could Russell Brand lead the revolution?
Like Italy's comedian-cum-politician Beppe Grillo, Russell Brand is showing he has the political acumen and energy to lead a popular revolution - but he hasn't put the work in yet.
Christopher Goodfellow, The Guardian, 25th October 2013Russell Brand on revolution
Russell Brand asks: "Is utopian revolution possible?"
Russell Brand, The New Statesman, 24th October 2013Russell Brand - Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sat 12 Oct 2013
Messiah Complex is the comedian's most coherent, unashamedly intelligent show yet.
Henry Northmore, The List, 17th October 2013Russell Brand, Hammersmith Apollo
Superb show that deconstructs the cult of celebrity.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 16th October 2013Russell Brand to guest edit New Statesman
Comedian Russell Brand is to edit a special edition of British political magazine the New Statesman.
BBC News, 16th October 2013Review - Russell Brand, Messiah Complex
Russell Brand used to be a comic preoccupied solely with sex and drugs, but now, oh god, he's read some books and has some big ideas. Sounds excruciating? Well, he walks the walk.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 15th October 2013Russell Brand - Messiah Complex review
Despite the show's delusions of philosophical grandeur, Messiah Complex is as thought provoking as it is entertaining. But let's get one thing straight: Russell Brand is not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy.
Michael Curle, Time Out, 15th October 2013Russell Brand: Messiah Complex - review
Russell Brand brings a biblical flood of ideas to his finely balanced stand-up show.
Stephanie Merritt, The Observer, 13th October 2013