Russell Howard
- 44 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Essential tips for new comics by James Woroniecki
James Woroniecki is the Director of the 99 Club, which runs Comedy Clubs across London and has been awarded Best London Club at the Chortle Awards for the last four years running. He has an enviable record of nurturing new talent as well as playing host to some of the biggest names in comedy such as Jack Whitehall and Russell Howard. He has kindly offered to share some of his wisdom: "In my capacity as the UK's most successful multi-award winning comedy promoter I'm often asked to offer advice to new comedians. In such cases I naturally seek insight from the source of all wisdom late 90s dance music, specifically Olive's classic "You're not alone"...
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th October 2014Radio Times review
Kerry Howard is best known as a brilliantly vile bridezilla in BBC Three's superlative black comedy Him & Her. (Trivia alert: she also happens to be the sister of comedian Russell Howard.) Here, her character Marilyn works in promotions, which involves donning tangerine tights and pushing a lurid orange drink called Nectarino ("the taste of sunshine in a bottle!") on resistant shoppers. Ex-EastEnder Tracy-Ann Oberman plays her delightfully un-PC boss, and look out for X Factor finalist Diana Vickers as another of the tangerine mannequins.
Bravo to Comedy Central for putting so many funny women in one sitcom. Sadly, though, the jokes in this first episode are often as weak as Marilyn's work ethic.
Claire Webb, Radio Times, 14th October 2014Russell Howard working on a romantic comedy
Russell Howard has reportedly written and will star in a romantic comedy. The one-off project will also feature his sister, Kerry Howard.
British Comedy Guide, 14th October 2014Review: Russell Howard at the Bristol Hippodrome
It was the venue he dreamed about headlining in his early days on the Bristol comedy club circuit.
Marc Rath, The Bristol Post, 14th August 2014Comedy stars submit to viewers' tasks for Stand Up To Cancer
Russell Howard, Al Murray, Greg Davies, Russell Kane and Rhod Gilbert are amongst the comedians taking part in TV show Stars At Your Service.
British Comedy Guide, 11th August 2014Fin Taylor interview
Aged 23, Fin has supported the likes of Glenn Wool and Russell Howard on tour and warmed-up for TV shows such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
The New Current, 22nd July 2014Interview: Jack Barry
The Fringe's funniest, most prestigious and longest running showcase is back! Previously bringing you the likes of Dave Gorman, Russell Howard, Al Murray, Russell Kane and many more, The Comedy Zone is the go to showcase to see the stars of tomorrow.
The New Current, 8th July 2014Russell Howard signs major deal with Comedy Central
Russell Howard has signed a deal with Comedy Central which will see him front two shows for the channel, a total of 42 new episodes.
British Comedy Guide, 12th June 2014Russell Howard's Good News moves to BBC Two
Russell Howard's hit topical comedy show Russell Howard's Good News is moving to the more high profile BBC Two channel.
British Comedy Guide, 9th June 2014Russell Howard review - 'beige with nothing to say'
There's no denying Russell Howard's technical mastery, but his show relies on funny voices rather than content.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th April 2014