Russell Howard
- 44 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Russell Howard, touring, review
An amiable mix of sex and politics.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 12th April 2017Brexitphobic comedians are the real populists
Sneering at the 'enemy within', stand-ups today are bien pensant demagogues.
Patrick West, Spiked, 7th April 2017Review: Comedians In Pubs Talking Comedy, BBC Three
It's cheap television certainly, but for comedy fans cheap television at its best. It only lasts 21 minutes but I could watch this sort of thing for 21 hours.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2017Russell Howard review
The Bristol comedian had audiences practically rolling on the floor laughing with his satirical style as he took aim at Trump, ISIS, Farage, Brexit and more.
Sheena McStravick, Belfast Live, 29th March 2017Russell Howard: Round the World review
A slick, mainstream show that manages to be both heartfelt and hypocritical.
Jay Richardson, The List, 28th March 2017Fight breaks out at Russell Howard gig
Russell Howard had to stop his gig in Glasgow last night when a brawl broke out.
Chortle, 22nd March 2017Russell Howard: Round The World review
It may not be the most original show you'll ever see, but Round The World showcases Howard at something approaching his best. And that makes for a very entertaining and uplifting evening.
What's On London, 17th March 2017Russell Howard, comedy review: hilarious and heartfelt
Howard got his audience to laugh at the current absurdity of current affairs, writes Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 10th March 2017Russell Howard: Round The World review
Russell Howard's aim for the show - and he mentions it a few times, lest we be in any doubt - is to offer a 'giggle in the gloom'. In a world riven by division and distrust, he's here to celebrate the best in humanity, offering up those moments of joy and silliness that have always been his stock-in-trade as an antidote to mean-spiritedness.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th March 2017Russell Howard interview
From Islamic State to Trump, stand-up star Russell Howard is taking on serious themes. The best response to the absurdity of the world is to laugh, he tells Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 2nd March 2017