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Russell Howard

Russell Howard

  • 44 years old
  • English
  • Writer and stand-up comedian

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50 must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe (Link expired)

Here at WOW 247 we've pooled together our comedy brains to pick out a whopping 50 shows we think make a good starting point for any Fringe adventurer.

Matthew Dunne-Miles, Finlay Greig and Craig Leiper, WOW247, 2nd August 2016

Who's representing your city at the Edinburgh Fringe? (Link expired)

Edinburgh is world famous for its annual Festival Fringe (5-29 Aug) which showcases performing arts from across the world, but focusses mainly on comedy.

Alex Watson, WOW247, 26th July 2016

Edinburgh show to expose casting call sexism

A new show exposing sexism in casting calls is to run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.

Georgia Snow, The Stage, 25th July 2016

Latitude: reflections on a weekend of comedy

Latitude has often used the tag-line 'more than just a music festival' and with an extensive arts line-up that's certainly true. The Suffolk festival has also grown into one of the largest comedy programmes on the circuit. The tents may now have been dismantled, but Fergus Morgan reflects back on a weekend's mirth in the festival's purple comedy arena.

Fergus Morgan, The Reviews Hub, 20th July 2016

Five big name shows at the Fringe (Link expired)

If you're looking for star power at this year's Fringe, then look no further.

Niki Boyle, WOW247, 12th July 2016

Russell Howard: I'm still a mummy's boy in my thirties

Funny man Russell Howard opens up to Closer about being his mum's best friend and being everyone's unusual crush.

Emily Cope, Closer Magazine, 1st June 2016

Ostensibly, with his middle-of-the-road material and a giggling studio audience, there's little to differentiate the Bristolian comic's show from many others that have come before. What is different about Howard, however, is his willingness to share the stage with comics of all stripes. As the second series kicks off, up-and-comer Darren Harriott talks being mistaken for a terrorist, while Jimmy Carr brings his trademark one-liners.

Hannah J Davies, The Guardian, 25th May 2016

Russell Howard interview

The in-demand comedian talks about touring with his mum, why he's more ranty and who he thinks is the best comic in the world.

BT, 25th May 2016

Russell Howard: 'I have crippling low self-esteem'

"Like most comedians, I have crippling low self-esteem, so I always think that what I've just done is rubbish."

India Sturgis, The Telegraph, 23rd May 2016

Russell Howard interview

Why I said no to I'm a Celebrity, but yes to kissing a 49-year-old mum in front of her son...

Shyvonne Thomas, Digital Spy, 23rd May 2016

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